Sustainable tourism development ?

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Never before human behaviour had such an influence on distant areas and communities as in our present society. With our way of life, our influence on the futute becomes bigger and bigger.

Sustainable development

= development which takes into account:

- the needs of the current generation;

- without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (Brundtland Report ‘92)

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Community-based tourism

Fair-trade tourism

Conscientious tourism

Eco-tourism

Reality tourism

Geo-tourism

Pro-poor tourism

Volunteer tourism

Responsible Tourism

What is…

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All forms of tourism should be sustainable !

BUSINESS TOURISM SUSTAINABLE

BEACH TOURISM SUSTAINABLE

CULTURAL TOURISM ECO SUSTAINABLE

RURAL TOURISM ECO SUSTAINABLE

NATURE TOURISM ECO SUSTAINABLE

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What characterizes sustainable Tourism

All kinds of tourism

1. Uses the ecological resources in an optimal way2. Respects the socio-cultural authenticity of the

local people3. Provides socio-economical benefits for all the

stakeholders

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It is a continuous process and requires

1 Informed participation of all stakeholders2 Strong political leadership3 High level of tourist satisfaction

Characteristics of a sustainable tourism development

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People

ProfitPlanet

Search for a continuous balance between the 3 P’s

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People

ProfitPlanet

3P’s + 1P

Pleasure

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Definition: sustainable development of tourism

• sustainable development of tourism in a country, a region or a destination is trying to reach a balance in the relationship between the economical, ecological and socio-cultural aspects. It is a proces of participation that leads to a quality improvement for all participants (stakeholders), now and in the future.

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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

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MAKING CHOICES

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Why sustainability of tourism?Transition to a sustainable society

Transition to sustainable tourism

Tourism and recreation are situated on a attractive destination, but exactly this destination loses its appeal and attractiveness due to the exponential growth of tourism. Too many people in the same place at the same time, the same product.

Why sustainability of tourism?

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In other words:

Tourism which brings sustainable long-term economic, social and ecological benefits to as many stakeholders at local, national, regional and global levels, and with respect for different views and interests

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Who is responsible?

Everyone and no one???

• Sustainable innovation means something different for each stakeholder

• For each target can be set up practical actions

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Different players

local

communityprivate sector

government

tourists Lobbiesstakeholders

Volunteers/NGO's Media

academic

world

Resume

The sustainability of tourism is a response to problems

It is a very important trend

A sustainable product is: - economically viable - Social and cultural responsibility - environmentally friendly - of high quality and innovative

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Resume

Each party is responsiblePractical actions can be set to any

stakeholderThe actions must fit within the limits of

what is economically and technically feasible

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People

ProfitPlanet

3P’s + 1P

Pleasure

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