Sustainable Tourism Development
Social
Society can be sustainable in tourism development by:
Respecting authenticity of local communities, prac tices and art forms
Ensure that authenticity of traditional practices and artforms are respected to maintain significance for locals and allow for preservation and continued practice by locals
Prevent conflicts from occurring between locals and tourists which might end up discouraging tourism
Contributing to intercultural understanding and tolerance
Exchanges between tourists and locals should enhance understanding, tolerance and better appreciation towards each others' culture
examples
tourists drink cool drink called pulque (known as aztec drink of the gods) made from fermented agave (its viscous)! it allows tourists to sort of have a glimpse of the countrys culture i think
locals ask god for permission to "open the plant" (showcased to the tourists so they can witness)
teaching tourists how to speak in mexican
Environmental
Environment can be sustainable in tourism development by:
Maintaining essential ecological processes
Ensure that ecological systems are able to thrive despite use to allow current and future demands to be met
Stakeholders should come together to ensure responsible use of the ecological systems
Conserving natural heritage and biodiversity
Establish national parks and areas of conservation to regulate and protect the environment from threats such as illegal poaching and pollution
Manage tourist numbers and the waste generated in tourist areas
Economical
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