Tourism
- A misguided quest
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Many communities and development practitioners believe that mainstream tourism exacerbates the exclusion of vulnerable groups and commodifies indigenous culture. Community-based tourism (CBT) was seen as a better alternative. The paper argues that tourism can help reduce poverty in Latin America, but community-based tourism (CBT) is not the answer. Instead, communities should be helped to access mainstream tourism markets. Many development practitioners see a key role for tourism in regional development.
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- Improving the environmental and social performance of mountain-based tour operators
- ( T. Charters;E. Saxon / UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics , 2007)
- Travel to mountain ecosystems is increasing at a rapid pace. A growing numbers of tourists are attracted to the clean air, unique landscapes and wildlife, scenic beauty, culture, history, and recreati...
- Building capacity to address challenges of climate change in tourism
- ( M.C. Simpson;S. Gossling;D. Scott;C.M. Hall;E. Gladin / UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics , 2008)
- This document is intended to strengthen the capacity of professionals to understand and respond effectively to the global challenges of climate change in tourism destinations. It places emphasis on pr...
- How efficient is ecotourism in Peru’s Casa Matsiguenka?
- ( Julia O. Schacherer;Elke Mannigel;Chris Kirkby / id21 Development Research Reporting Service , 2009)
- Indigenous ecotourism promotes conservation alongside development for indigenous communities. But is it financially viable? In 1997, two communities in the Peruvian Amazon received funding to set up a...
- Sustainable tourism: case studies from Nepal
- ( UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics , 2008)
- This report introduces the Marketing Assistance to Nepal for Sustainable Tourism Products (MAST-Nepal) project and provides case studies outlining the actions of project companies to integrate sustain...
- Application of responsible environmental, social and economic practices in tourism enterprises
- ( B. Krstic;S. Jovanovic;V.J. Milic / FACTA UNIVERSITATIS , 2008)
- This paper argues that the effective integration of responsible environmental, social and economic practices and principles into the day-to-day operations of a tourism enterprise requires the developm...
- The role of sustainable tourism in poverty reduction
- ( T. Dimoska / FACTA UNIVERSITATIS , 2008)
- This paper discusses the role of sustainable tourism in enhancing growth in developing countries. It argues that sustainable tourism can bring higher and faster economic development, decreasing povert...
- Does tourism add to climate change?
- ( P. Peeters / Centre for Sustainable Tourism and Transport, NHV University for Applied Sciences , 2007)
- The relationship between climate change and tourism is twofold: climate change impacts on tourism and tourism impacts on climate change. The first relationship may ask for adaptation measures, like sh...
- id21 viewpoint: The role of culture and the environment in sustainable tourism development
- ( Oladayo R. Ibrahim / id21 Development Research Reporting Service , 2009)
- The Millennium Development Goals are accepted internationally as a common framework for development. But even though these goals are global, they are most effective when linked to local realities. Thi...
- Which factors are most important for sustainable tourism in southern Africa?
- ( Anna Spenceley / id21 Development Research Reporting Service , 2009)
- Many experts agree that sustainable, nature-based tourism is an opportunity for developing countries to boost their economic development while supporting conservation efforts. Achieving sustainable to...
- How to make Brazil's tourism sustainable?
- ( B. Slob;J. Wilde-Ramsing / Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations , 2006)
- This report focuses on the tourism industry in Brazil. Using the case study of Porto de Galinhas, a small village in Brazil’s Northeast, the authors analyse sustainability issues in the tourism ...
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