Sustainable Tourism Management

Sustainable and
Responsible Tourism
Management
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Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
LO1..................................................................................................................................................3
Explain how the concept of sustainable and responsible tourism has evolved...........................3
Determine the role, function and mission of leading global organisation involved in the
promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism......................................................................4
Analyse the concept and meaning of sustainable and responsible tourism according to leading
global organisations.....................................................................................................................5
LO2..................................................................................................................................................5
Explore the purpose and principles of tourism development and planning to minimise the
adverse impacts of tourism..........................................................................................................5
Evaluate the process of tourism development and planning, and the associated challenges and
problems, providing specific tourism examples..........................................................................6
Critically evaluate different approaches to tourism development and planning for successfully
achieving sustainable objectives..................................................................................................8
LO3..................................................................................................................................................8
Investigate the impacts of tourism activity generated by a specific tourism destination from an
economic, social, cultural and environmental perspective..........................................................8
Examine how principles of sustainability being implemented by a specific tourism
business/attraction meet stakeholder requirements and expectations..........................................9
Analyse the contribution made by various stakeholders in developing Sustainable Tourism
practices to minimise the adverse impacts of a specific tourism business or attraction............10
LO4................................................................................................................................................10
Evaluate how sustainability is being developed and managed in a range of tourist destinations
worldwide./ Critically evaluate the success or failure of sustainable management applied in a
range of tourism destinations worldwide...................................................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11

REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13
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INTRODUCTION
Sustainability is a concept which has recently being focused by the businesses and have
boosted up the innovation and creativity within the market as well as have changed several
trends and customer purchasing behaviours. Sustainability is the concept which is referred to
measures and attempts made by organisations to fulfil the requirements of our customers and
saving up enough for the future generations (Booyens and Rogerson, 2016). Sustainability plays
a very important role in several different industries which involves tourism sector as well. The
idea of sustainable development of tourism industry is on rise by looking at the present scenarios
and work practices. In the present report the chosen destination is Solvenia. This is a small
European country which is covered by the borders of Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia.
According to the statistics of 2016 it was determined that Solvenia was the most sustainable
country in the world. The country scored the highest in terms of environmental, cultural, climate,
nature, authenticity and biodiversity. Solvenia is known for its mountain, lakes, sea and thermal
springs as well as it's embracing lifestyle of green, active and healthy standards. The capital of
Solvenia is Ljubljana the first known greenest capital in Europe and considered as one of the
perfect city destination for vacations for whom with greener and Sustainable Tourism ideas.
The present report will cover the concept of Sustainable and responsible tourism as well as
its evolution since 1980’s. Moving along role of different organisations involved in promotion of
Sustainable Tourism is also described. There are certain principles and purposes of Tourism
development which are determined for reducing the adverse effects of tourism industry over the
environment. The process of tourism development and planning is also discussed within the
report. Moreover, impacts of tourism activities in consideration social, environmental,
economical and cultural perspectives is discussed. Lastly the sustainability aspect in range of
tourism destinations worldwide is evaluated as well in the report.
MAIN BODY
LO1
Explain how the concept of sustainable and responsible tourism has evolved.
Sustainable Tourism is a new concept which has been recently identified and
demonstrated which reflects upon the practices of tourism industry that are performed by
overlooking the social and environmental factors and responsibilities. Therefore, Sustainable