SUSTAINAB

LE
TOURISM
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
• 1. Introduction to Sustainable Tourism
• 2. Forms of Sustainable Tourism
• 3. Stakeholders in Sustainable Tourism
• 4. Dimensions of Sustainable Tourism
• 5. Sustainable Tourism Declarations Related to Environment
• 6. Tools in Sustainable Tourism
• 7. Environmental Management
• 8. Tourist Destination and Attractions
• 9. Issues and Trends in Sustainable Tourism
QUESTION:
•1. Define Sustainable Tourism ?
•2. Give 4 Goals for sustainable tourism ?
•3. Enumerate 5 benefits of Sustainable
Tourism?
INTRODUCTIO
N TO
SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM
CHAPTER I
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• At the end of this chapter, the student can:
• 1. Define Sustainable Tourism
• 2. Describe the Historical Background of Sustainable
Tourism
• 3. Enumerate the benefits of Sustainable Tourism out
indefinitely without harming the resources on which it
• Tourism Tourism is one of the world's fastest
growing and most important industries and is a
major source of income for many countries.
However, like other forms of development,
tourism can also cause its share of problems, such
as social issues, loss of cultural heritage, economic
dependence and ecological degradation.
S U S TA I N A B L E T O U R I S M
• Is tourism that minimizes the costs and maximizes the
benefits of tourism for natural environments and local
communities, and can be carried out indefinitely without
harming the resources on which it depends degradation.
Sustainable Tourism is tourism that minimizes the costs
and maximizes the benefits of
H I S TO R I C A L
BACKGROUND OF
S U S TA I N A B L E TO U R I S M
• The discussion over the definition of sustainable tourism
started in the 1900s. However, its origins can be traced
back to the broader concept of sustainable development,
which has been with us for centuries.
• By sustainable development, we tend to mean
development that meets our needs today without
risking people's ability to meet their needs in the
future. It is thus about taking a longer-term
perspective than is typical in human decision-making,
implying the need for intervention and planning. The
concept of sustainable is clearly embraces the
environment, people and economic systems.
• The World Tourism Organization launched the
Sustainable Tourism in 2002 This initiative was launched in
the context of the Millennium Development Goals, WTO
experts considering that tourism can be an alternative
source of livelihood in many regions of the world. In 2006,
The International Task Force on Sustainable Tourism
Development has been established. It was subordinated to
the United Nations Environment Programme.
S U S TA I N A B L E T O U R I S M
DEFINITION
• According to United Nations World Tourism Organization,
Sustainable Tourism is defined as the form of tourism as that
takes full account of its current and future economic, social
and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors,
the industry, the environment and host communities.
 A C C O R D I N G T O T H E U N I T E D N AT I O N S
W O R L D T O U R I S M O R G A N I Z AT I O N ,
S U S TA I N A B L E T O U R I S M S H O U L D :
• 1. Make optimal use of environmental resources that constitute a key element in tourism
development, maintaining essential ecological processes and helping to conserve natural
heritage and biodiversity.
• 2. Respect the socio-cultural authenticity of host communities, conserve their built and living
cultural heritage and traditional values, and contribute to inter- cultural understanding and
tolerance.
• 3. Ensure viable, long-term economic operations, providing socio-economic benefits to all
stakeholders that are fairly distributed, including stable employment and income-earning
opportunities and social services to host communities, and contributing to poverty alleviation.
D I M E N S I O N S O F S U S TA I N A B L E
T O U R I S M S U S TA I N A B L E
• Sustainable Tourism Guidelines and management practices apply to
all types of tourism in all types of destinations, including mass
tourism and 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 ensure its long-term
sustainability.
 T H U S , S U S TA I N A B L E T O U R I S M
SHOULD:
• 1. Make the best use of environmental resources, which are critical to tourism
development by preserving important ecological processes and contributing to
the preservation of natural heritage and biodiversity.
• 2. Respect host communities' socio-cultural authenticity, preserve their built and
living cultural heritage, and contribute to inter-cultural understanding and
tolerance.
• 3. Offer enhanced economic viability by providing equitable socioeconomic
benefits to all stakeholders, including stable employment and income-earning
opportunities, as well as social services to host communities, and contributing to
poverty alleviation.
• Sustainable tourism development necessitates the
informed participation of all relevant stakeholders, as
well as strong political leadership to ensure broad
participation and consensus building. Achieving
sustainable tourism is a continuous process that requires
constant monitoring of impacts and the implementation
of necessary preventive and/or corrective measures as
needed.
T H E P R I N C I P L E S O F S U S TA I N A B L E T O U R I S M
• Worldwide Fund for Nature and Tourism Concern outline 10 principles for sustainable
tourism. These are outlined below:
• 1. Using resources sustainably. The conservation and sustainable use of resources-
natural, social and cultural - is crucial and makes long-term business sense.
• 2. Reducing over-consumption and waste. Reduction of over-consumption and waste
avoids the costs of restoring long-term environmental damage and contributes to the
quality of tourism.
• 3. Maintaining biodiversity. Maintaining and promoting natural, social and cultural
diversity is essential for long-term sustainable tourism and creates a resilient base for
the industry.
• 4. Integrating tourism into planning. Tourism development which is integrated into a
national and local strategic planning framework and which undertake environmental
impact assessments increases the long-term viability of tourism.
• 5. Supporting local economies. Tourism that supports a wide range of local economic
activities and which takes environmental costs and values into account, both protects these
economies and avoids environmental damage.
• 6. Involving local communities. The full involvement of local communities in the tourism
sector not only benefits them and the environment in general but also improves the quality
of the tourism experience.
• 7. Consulting stakeholders and the public. Consulting between the tourism industry and
local communities, organizations and institutions are essential if they are to work
alongside each other and resolve potential conflicts of interest.
• 8. Training staff. Staff training which integrates sustainable tourism into
work practices, along with recruitment of personnel at all levels, improves
the quality of the tourism product.
• 9. Marketing tourism responsibly. Marketing that provides tourists with the
full and responsible information increases respect for the natural, social and
cultural environments of destination areas and enhances customer
satisfaction.
• 10. Undertaking research. Ongoing research and monitoring by the industry
using effective data collection and analysis are essential to help solve
problems and to bring benefits to destinations, the industry, and consumers.
 B E N E F I T S O F S U S TA I N A B L E
TOURISM
• 1. It reduces costs, energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
• 2. It encourages small local activities.
• 3. It promotes both the culture and the products of the local
area.
• 4. It raises awareness about the needs and issues in our
environment.
• 5. It makes efficient use of our natural resources.
• 6. It promotes the development of new businesses in the tourism
sector.
• 7. It economically revives rural areas in places where tourism
takes place.
• 8. Part of the benefits goes towards building works of public
interest.
• 9. It respects the socio-cultural authenticity of the communities.
• 10. It improves the quality of life of the local population, both
economically and socio. culturally.
G O A L S O F S U S TA I N A B L E
TOURISM

• According to UNWTO, tourism has the potential to

make a contribution, either directly or indirectly, to all
of the goals.
1. NO POVERTY
• Tourism, as one of the world's largest and fastest growing
economic sectors, is well-positioned to foster economic
growth and development at all levels while also providing
income through job creation. Sustainable tourism
development and its impact at the community level can be
linked to national poverty reduction goals, such as
encouraging entrepreneurship and small businesses and
empowering the less fortunate.
2. ZERO HUNGER
• Tourism can boost agricultural productivity by encouraging
the production, use, and sale of local produce in tourist
destinations, as well as their full integration into the
tourism value chain. Traditional agricultural activities can
be supplemented by agritourism, a growing tourism
segment. The increase in income in local communities that
results can lead to more resilient agriculture while also
increasing the value of tourism.
3 . G O O D H E A LT H A N D W E L L -
BEING
• The contribution of tourism to economic growth and
development can have an impact on health and well-
being. Profits earned and tax revenue from tourism
can be reinvested in health care and services, with
the goal of improving maternal health, lowering
child mortality, and preventing diseases, among
other things.
4 . Q U A L I T Y E D U C AT I O N
• Tourism cannot thrive without a well-trained and
skilled workforce. Through cross-border
agreements on qualifications, standards, and
certifications, the sector can provide incentives
to invest in education and vocational training
while also facilitating labor mobility.
 5. GENDER QUALITY
• Tourism can empower women in a variety of ways, most
notably by providing job opportunities and income-generating
opportunities in small and large-scale tourism and hospitality-
related businesses. Tourism, as one of the sectors with the
highest proportion of women employed and entrepreneurs,
can be a tool for women to unlock their potential, allowing
them to become fully engaged and leaders in all aspects of
their lives.
6 . C L E A N WAT E R A N D
S A N I TAT I O N
• Tourism can play a critical role in achieving universal
water access, security, hygiene, and sanitation. Water
efficiency in the tourism sector, combined with
appropriate safety measures, wastewater management,
pollution control, and technological efficiency, can be
critical to protecting our most precious resource.
 7. AFFORDABLE CLEAN ENERGY
• Tourism, as a sector that requires significant energy input,
has the potential to accelerate the transition to renewable
energy and increase its share of the global energy mix. As a
result, by encouraging long-term investments in sustainable
energy sources, tourism can help to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, mitigate climate change, and contribute to
innovative and new energy solutions in urban, regional, and
rural areas.
8. DECENT WORK AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH
• Tourism is one of the driving forces behind global
economic growth, accounting for one out of every
eleven jobs worldwide. Society, particularly youth and
women, can benefit from increased skills and
professional development by providing access to
decent work opportunities in the tourism sector.
 9 . I N D U S T R Y, I N N O VAT I O N &
INFRASTRUCTURE
• Tourism development is dependent on good public and
private infrastructure as well as an innovative environment.
As a means of attracting tourists and other sources of foreign
investment, the sector can also incentivize national
governments to upgrade their infrastructure and retrofit their
industries, making them more sustainable, resource-efficient,
and clean.
 10. REDUCED INEQUALITIES
• If local populations and all key stakeholders are involved
in its development, tourism can be a powerful tool for
community development and reducing inequalities.
Tourism can help to revitalize cities and rural areas, as
well as reduce regional imbalances, by providing
opportunities for communities to thrive in their home
communities. another effective way for developing
countries\
1 1 . S U S TA I N A B L E C I T I E S &
COMMUNITIES
• A city that is bad for its residents is bad for tourists.
Sustainable tourism has the potential to improve urban
infrastructure and universal accessibility, promote
regeneration of decaying areas, and preserve cultural and
natural heritage, all of which are assets on which tourism
relies.
 12. RESPONSIBLE
CONSUMPTION &
PRODUCTION

• A tourism sector that adopts sustainable consumption

and production (SCP) practices can play a significant
role in accelerating the global shift towards
sustainability.
1 3 . C L I M AT E A C T I O N
• Climate change affects and is affected by tourism. As
a result, it is in the sector's best interests to take the
lead in the global response to climate change. Ra!
Tourism can help address one of our time's most
pressing challenges by reducing energy consumption
and shifting to renewable energy sources, particularly
in the transportation and lodging sectors.
1 4 . L I F E B E L O W WAT E R
• Coastal and maritime tourism are the most important
segments of tourism, particularly for Small Island
Developing States (SIDS). Tourism development must be
incorporated into Integrated Coastal Zone Management
in order to aid in the conservation and preservation of
fragile marine ecosystems and to serve as a vehicle for
promoting a blue economy.
 15. LIFE ON LAND
• Majestic landscapes, pristine forests, diverse biodiversity,
and natural heritage sites are frequently the primary
reasons why tourists visit a destination. Because of its
efforts to reduce waste and consumption, conserve native
flora and fauna, and respect terrestrial ecosystems,
sustainable tourism can play a significant role not only in
conserving and preserving biodiversity, but also in
respecting ecosystems.
16. PEACE AND JUSTICE
• Tourism involves billions of encounters
between people from various cultural
backgrounds, the industry can foster
multicultural and inter-faith tolerance and
understanding, laying the groundwork for
more peaceful societies.
1 7 . PA R T N E R S H I P S F O R T H E
GOALS
• Because of its cross-sectoral nature, nature tourism
has the potential to strengthen private/public
partnerships and engage multiple stakeholders
international, national, regional, and local - to
collaborate in order to achieve the SDGs and other
common goals.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

• Ma’am Leslee Dinglasan