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Sustainable Tourism - Ecotourism - Geotourism - Civic Tourism - Tourism Development and Destination Planning

Sustainable tourism development guidelines and management practices are applicable to all forms of tourism in all types of destinations, including mass tourism and the various niche tourism segments. Sustainability principles refer to the environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, and a suitable balance must be established between these three dimensions to guarantee its long-term sustainability. - WTO 2005

The Sustainable Tourism Laboratory offers a 5 day experiential learning program staffed by professionals with international expertise building a visitor destination for over 20 years.  The paradigm for tourism in the 21st century is shifting as sustainable planning principles emerge. Stakeholders must protect and prepare their communities for the future and for changing visitor expectations. Attend, learn, build and implement a comprehensive sustainable tourism plan for your community or region. "Thank you for taking time to brain-storm ideas for indicators for sustainable tourism. Your creative thoughts and knowledge on the topic has provided us with a starting point for a sustainable tourism monitoring system." Norma Nickerson Director, Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research College of Forestry and Conservation The University of Montana LEARN the techniques of sustainable tourism planning, development, marketing and promotion. UNDERSTAND the essential role the community plays in place-making tourism development. CREATE a comprehensive tourism plan, to include economic, social, historic, cultural, commercial and environmental values. INVOLVE key stakeholders in your tourism development strategy implementation. DISCOVER the importance of creativity, commitment, confidence and leadership in tourism destination development. EXPERIENCE a community applying sustainable tourism planning to emerge from an industrial landscape to a successful visitor destination.

Geotourism sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well being of its residents. - National Georgraphic Society 2005

      

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