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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 ...