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Eco and sustainable tourism in any country offers unique challenges. Local
people, responsible councils and governments are wishing the globe over to
economically develop and support rural communities through tourism.
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND EARTH SUMMIT BRIEFING PAPER, AUGUST 2002
Is guided by the wishes of the local people and communities in host area
Accepts that people must have an equitable share in the economic benefits of
tourism
Recognizes the contribution that people and communities, customs and lifestyles,
make to the tourism experience
Operates within the natural capacities for the regeneration and future
productivity of natural resources
Sustainable tourism...
It is vital that visitor impact on rural communities and the environment is
understood and that local people must have a voice in the planning process.
Responsible tourism development can hugely benefit rural regions and it is
crucial that sustainable principles are embedded into regional development plans
and management at an early stage.
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