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Chapter 1 THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism (United Nations World Tourism Organization, 2005) [One th...

Chapter 1 THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism (United Nations World Tourism Organization, 2005) [One that] meets the needs of the present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunity for the future. Sustainable Development (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987) Mother concept of sustainable tourism It is defined as the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Tourism Conventional vs. Sustainable Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Tourism Goals of Sustainable Tourism Sustainable tourism aims to achieve the following goals: 1. Environmental conservation: the environment is safeguarded from destruction. 2. Social equity: does not harm the social structure or culture of the community where it is located. 3. Economic prosperity: generating sustainable and equitable income for local communities and stakeholders. Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Tourism Aim for Sustainable Tourism 1. Economic Viability: to ensure the viability and competitiveness of tourism destinations and enterprises, so that they are able to continue to prosper and deliver benefits in the long term. 2. Local Prosperity: to maximize the contribution of tourism to the prosperity of the host destination. 3. Employment Quality: to strengthen the number and quality of local jobs created by tourism, including the level of pay, conditions of service and availability to all with out discrimination by gender, race, disability, or in other ways. Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Tourism Aim for Sustainable Tourism 4. Social Equity: to seek a widespread distribution of economic and social benefits from tourism throughout the recipient community, including improving opportunities, income, and services available to the poor. 5. Visitor Fulfilment: to provide a safe, satisfying, and fufilling experience for visitors, available to all without discrimination. 6. Local Control: to engage and empower local communities in planning and decision-making the management and future development of tourism in their area, in consultation with other stakeholders. Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Tourism Aim for Sustainable Tourism 7. Community Well-being: to maintain and strengthen the quality of life in local communities, including social structures and access to resources, amenities and life support systems, avoidig any form of social degradation or exploitation. 8. Cultural Richness: to respect and enhance the historic heritage, authentic culture, traditions, and distinctiveness of host communities. 9. Physical Integrity: to maintain and enhance the quality of landscapes, both urban and rural, and avoid the physical and visual degradation of the environment. Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Tourism Aim for Sustainable Tourism 10. Biological Diversity: to support the conservation of natural areas, habitats, and wildlife, and minimize damage to them. 11. Resource Efficiency: to minimize the use of scarce and non- renewable resources in the development and operation of tourism and services. 12. Environmental Purity: to minimize the pollution of air, water, and land and generation of waste by tourism enterprises and visitors.  The Concept of Sustainable Tourism END OF CHAPTER 1