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    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    The National Geographics Center for Sustainable Destinations


    CSD Mission: To protect and enhance the worlds distinctive places through wisely managed tourism and enlightened destination stewardship.
    Core concept for achieving the mission: geotourism

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    Tourism and sustainability

    GEOTOURISM: Now, celebrate the place

    UNSUSTAINABLE TOURISM:
    Overcrowding
    Lower quality of experience Loss of distinctiveness Erosion of culture and environment

    SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: First, do no harm.

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    geotourism
    Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    From eco- to geoManage tourism so that it pays to protect the place, not destroy it.

    Sightseeing
    Cultural tourism ECOTOURISM: nature Heritage tourism Indigenou s tourism Local cuisine

    GEOTOURISM

    Agritourism All place-based types of tourism = the ENTIRE destination


    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    FLORA AND FAUNA

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    HISTORY

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    ARCHAEOLOGY

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    GEOLOGY

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    TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE

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    LOCAL MUSIC

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    CUISINE

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    LOCAL CRAFTS

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    ARTS

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    Going Beyond Green: Why Geotourism?


    Geotourism is: Holistic - because sustainability is about more than just the environment: it incorporates culture and heritage Place-based - this grassroots strategy works from the bottom up, requiring the participation of the people who know the place best - its residents Marketable - Geotourism can create financial incentives for good destination stewardship, which in turn generates more interest - and spending - by tourists Competitive - Geotourism emphasizes, enhances and encourages development of the most unique aspects of a destination, making it a more desirable place
    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    And most of all


    Geotourism engages tourists, who have a more authentic experience
    and residents, who gain a deeper appreciation for what makes their place unique
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    The Geotourists

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    The Geotourism Charter


    A set of principles to promote sustainable tourism and enlightened destination stewardship

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    The Geotourism Principles


    1. Integrity of place 2. International codes 3. Market selectivity 4. Product diversity 5. Tourist satisfaction 6. Community involvement 7. Community benefit 8. Protection and enhancement of destination appeal 9. Use land wisely 10. Conservation of resources 11. Planning 12. Interactive interpretation 13. Evaluation
    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    A Geotourism Strategy
    Identify Sustain Develop Market geotourism assets

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, CA

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    Bread and Puppet Center for Theater, Glover, VT Sustainable Destinations

    Restored Farmhouse, Norway

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    Fish Salting Demonstration, Center for Nova Scotia Sustainable Destinations

    Set up a Geotourism Stewardship Council that includes:


    Community organizations for. . . Historic preservation Nature and ecotourism Traditional performing arts, artisanry and crafts Farm/restaurant programs Beautification/aesthetics Indigenous and minority groups Urban renewal Local government Tourism and local business expertise Tourism promotion Other characteristics of the place
    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    Geotourism Stewardship Councils


    Arizona GSC

    Sonora GSC

    get involved with a project - Geotourism MapGuide, festival, or other program.


    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    Celebrate Authenticity
    Tell great stories.
    Enhance sense of place through: Geotourism Charter signing, Establishment of a Stewardship Council, Sustainable private enterprise, Conservation and preservation

    Civic participation
    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    Vermont Northeast Kingdom Project

    Center for Sustainable Destinations

    www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable/

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    The geotourism test: Are we sustaining or enhancing the character of our place?
    Center for Sustainable Destinations

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