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What is sustainable

tourism and why is it


important?
Tourism is a huge part of our global culture,
allowing us to explore different parts of the world,
meet people from different walks of life, and
experience new traditions and activities.
Sustainable tourism can be defined
as a kind of tourism that has more
benefits than negative impacts,
especially relating to the environment,
the economy and communities. Truly
sustainable and responsible tourism
should make destinations better for
people to live in as well as visit.
The aim of sustainable tourism is to increase the benefits and to
reduce the negative impacts caused by tourism for destinations. This can
be achieved by:
• Protecting the environment, natural resources, and wildlife
• Providing socio-economic benefits for communities who live in tourist
destinations
The aim of sustainable tourism is to increase the benefits and to
reduce the negative impacts caused by tourism for destinations. This can
be achieved by:

• Conserving cultural heritage and creating authentic tourist experiences


• Bringing tourists and local communities together for mutual benefit
• Creating inclusive and accessible tourist opportunities.

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