What is Sustainable Tourism

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It is an approach to tourism where cultural integrity, ecological processes, biological diversity, and life-sustaining systems are maintained by preserving the environment without deteriorating or changing, and without disturbing the economic, social and aesthetics of the peole in the region visited. Learn more in: Alternative Suggestion for the Sustainability of Tourism During Coronavirus Breakout

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A form of tourism that can maintain its viability in the area for an indefinite period of time. Learn more in: Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: Can Tourism-Related Activities Contribute?

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World Tourism Organisation’s defination of sustainable tourism is; “Tourismwhichmeetstheneeds of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunity for the future“ (Butler, 1999, p. 10). There are of course many other definitions which put great emphasis on environmental sustainability, local’s welfare, ecological balance and being responsible to all the stakeholders of the tourism activities. Learn more in: Smart Tourism Planning: Geographical Evidence From Poland

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A balance must be found between limits and usage so that continuous changing, monitoring, and planning ensure that tourism can be managed. Learn more in: Sustainable Tourism: How Is This Issue Effectively Approached?

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Tourism activities that succeed in providing a balanced equilibrium between social-economic and environmental dimension. Learn more in: Entrepreneurial Eco-Systems for Sustainable Community-Based Tourism Development in Albania: Case Studies of Community Tourism Development

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Net of practices and theories aimed at protecting the non-renewable resources that make tourism possible. Learn more in: Visitor Perception and Expectation of Heritage Tourism at Mahabalipuram Monuments

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Sustainable Tourism leading to management of all resources in such a way those economic, social, and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life support systems. Learn more in: Ecotourism as a Tool for Sustainable Development in Morni Hills (Haryana), India

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Practices and management of all resources in a tourist area in such a way that the social and cultural integrity, ecological balance and biological diversity is maintained and the democratic rights of the people are respected. Learn more in: Measuring Tourism Carrying Capacity: A Multi-Dimensional Framework for Assessment

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This is an approach to tourism that takes into account the many social and environmental impacts of tourism on a territory and the communities of residents living in it. Learn more in: The Impact of Sharing Economy in Heritage Neighborhoods in Granada

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May be defined as tourism which is developed and maintained in such a manner and scale that it remains viable in the long run and does not degrade the environment in which it exists to such an extent that it prohibits the successful development of other activities. Learn more in: Advancing the Global Perspective of Tourism by Examining Core and Peripheral Destinations

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A tourism which meets the needs of the present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future. Learn more in: Social Aspects of Mobile Technologies on Web Tourism Trend

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Sustainable Tourism is a conscious tourism, aware of its stakeholders needs and economic, social, and environmental impacts, in the present and future. The concept of sustainable tourism is complex and tends to bring about several paradoxes and dilemmas as the three dimensions of economic, social, and environmental concerns are difficult to balance. Learn more in: Ecotourism as a Sustainable and Active Citizenship Approach

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Activities as those “that develop in such a way as to remain active in a tourist area for an unlimited time, that do not modify the environment (natural, social and cultural) and do not prevent or inhibit the development of other social and economic activities” ( UNWTO, 1988 ). Learn more in: Modeling Attitudes to Nature, Tourism, and Sustainable Development in National Parks: A Survey of Visitors in the Vesuvius National Park

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Increases the benefits and to reduce the negative impacts caused by tourism at destinations. Learn more in: Residents' Perception and Their Support for Tourism Development: The Case of South Korea

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Approach to tourism that addresses the needs of the different stakeholders at the destination and considers the current and future economic, sociocultural, and environmental impacts generated by tourism-related activities. This approach aims to mitigate the negative impacts and maximise the positive ones. Learn more in: Perspectives on Community Involvement in the Revitalisation of Cultural and Natural Heritage for Sustainable Tourism: A Case of an Island in Hong Kong

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The development and use of tourism destination or products such that it not only meets needs of current stakeholders, but also it does not compromise the future needs of stakeholders in the future. Learn more in: Technology-Supported Marketing for Sustainable Tourism in the Himalayas

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An academic discipline emerged to give fresh and efficient responses to the problems of pollutions and contaminations generated by the tourism industry. Learn more in: The Engineering of Territorial Tourism Study Case of Algeria

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The concept of management in tourist regions (directly considering the principles of sustainable development), based on optimal use of resources of the environment and tourist infrastructure, respect for its socio-cultural authenticity (including preservation of heritage and cultural identity), promotion of local traditions and also ensuring socio-economic benefits to all interested parties (stakeholders). Learn more in: Socialist Architecture: Dissonant Heritage of CEE in the Concept of Sustainable Tourism Development

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Tourism which presently meets the needs of tourists and residents while protecting and enhancing future opportunities of tourists and residents ( WTO, 2004 ). Learn more in: Different Type of Residents, Different Type of Attitudes?: The Case of Tourism Development in East Timor

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It refers to managing the tourism structuring of a region within a whole of principles considering the future developments of its natural and cultural environment. Learn more in: Tourist Guides as Representatives of Sustainable Tourism: Evidence From Turkey

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Increases the benefits and to reduce the negative impacts caused by tourism at destinations. Learn more in: Residents' Support for Sustainable Tourism Development in Rural Areas: The Case of Karuizawa, Japan

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A form of tourism that preserves the local cultural heritage and consider as key elements the respect for the environment and the local cultures, the equal distribution of the economic benefits that derive from tourism, the cooperation on a local, national and international level. Learn more in: Sharing Economy and Sustainability in Tourism: New Challenges for the Tour Operators

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Multidimensional reality (economic, social, environmental, political), systemic, presupposes rational management of territorial resources, the ultimate goal being human well-being and ecosystem equilibrium. Reference of the local action. Basilar principle in the management of tourist destinations. Learn more in: Sea Tourism Heritage in Portuguese Coastal Territory

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Tourism which considers all current and future impacts and meets the expectations of tourists, host countries, environment, and industry. Learn more in: The Tourism Sector's Impact on Carbon Emissions: An Empirical Analysis of Transitioning G20 Countries

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Tourism of which planning and development pay attention to the present and future potential impacts on people and life on the planet in social, economic, and environmental dimensions. Learn more in: Tourism, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability: Critical Questions

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Practicing tourism in a way that respects natural resources supports the local population and consumes little resources. Learn more in: Clustering Tourists Based on Reason for Destination Choice: Case of Izmir

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The concept of travelling places with a motive of influencing their economic, social and environmental sectors positively for the current and future generations. Learn more in: Tourism as a Tool for Poverty Eradication in Kenya

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Any form of tourism that meets the needs of local residents and visitors. Learn more in: Street Food as a Special Interest and Sustainable Form of Tourism for Southeast Asia Destinations