Sustainable Tourism
Sustaining
Tourism in the most sustainable manner
Sustainable tourism operates by
the concept of minimizing the costs and maximizing the benefits tourism
provides. United Nations World Tourism organization in 1988 has defined
Sustainable Tourism as “leading to management of all resources in such a way
that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining
cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, and biological diversity
and life support systems.” Following this, in 1992 the Earth Summit in Rio
declared the triple principle of sustainable tourism, being- environmental,
economic and social sustainability which is now adopted by the entire industry.
1.
Sustainable management
This
aspect looks into the intersection between the business front and sustainability,
particularly managing a firm’s actions in a way that accounts for the people,
planet and profit in some sort of a balance so that all can prosper in the
future.
2.
Socio-economic aspect
Within
tourism socio-economic impacts result from the influence and costs tourists
pose in the process of stimulating economic activity. In creating a major
portion of business turnover for the industry, employment is generated along
with revenue from taxes for the government. From the sustainable tourism
perspective, socio-economic impacts should benefit the local communities the
most in relation to development of poorer areas leading to more livelihood
options.
3.
Cultural aspect
Sustainable
tourism recognizes that culture plays a crucial role in the distinctiveness of
a specific region and sets it apart in the global marketplace. It aims to
introduce tourists to lesser known cultures through a unique approach so that
they can support and strengthen cultural heritage. On similar lines, cultural
production and creativity is constantly encouraged thereby creating favorable
outcomes for the local inhabitants.
4.
Environmental aspect (including consumption of
resources, reducing pollution, and conserving biodiversity and landscapes)
Since
the relationship between tourism and the environment is complex, many
activities in the tourism industry can have adverse effects on the naturally
occurring systems. Sustainable tourism attempts to relieve some of the stress by
valuing nature and its resources through education, awareness and adhering to
necessary mandates. Sustainable tourism operates within certain set guidelines
that not only increases its efficiency but reaps benefits in a number of ways.
A sustainable tourism venture
would include niche activities already established such as; Adventure,
wellness, medical, spiritual travel, film tourism, cruise, golf and so on. To
achieve optimum results such a type of tourism would require the convergence of
resources from multiple sectors in its endeavor to promote tourism at the state
and central level.
References
·
Sustainable Tourism for India-
Criteria and Indicators. Ministry of Tourism. Government of India.
·
GSTC
Criteria. 31 July 2020, www.gstcouncil.org/gstc-criteria/.
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