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UNWTO has defined sustainable tourism in terms of environmental and cultural protection, social equity and life quality, and economic viability.
Foto: Marius RuaThe three main goals contains ten sub goals that define sustainable behavior.
To respect and enhance the historic heritage, authentic culture, traditions and distinctiveness of host communities/local destinations.
Foto: Erik Sandnes Høsøien
To support the conservation of natural areas, habitats and wildlife, and minimize damage to them.
To minimize the pollution of air, water and land (including noise pollution), the generation of waste by tourism enterprises and visitors, and the use of scarce and non-renewable resources.
To maintain and strengthen the quality of life in local communities, including access to resources, amenities and social benefits for all, avoiding any form of social degradation or exploitation.
To engage and empower local communities in planning and decision making about the management and future development of tourism in their area, in consultation with other stakeholders.
Photo: Arne NyaasTo strengthen the quality of local jobs created and support by tourism, including the level of pay, conditions of service and availability to all without discrimination by gender, race, disability or in any other ways.
To ensure the viability and competitiveness of tourism destinations and enterprises, and maximize tourisms local contribution and visitor spending, so that destinations are able to continue to prosper and deliver benefits in the long term.
To ensure the viability and competitiveness for tourism enterprises so that they are able to continue to prosper and deliver benefits in the long term.
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