Sustainable Tourism

Download or read book Sustainable Tourism written by Pamela Lanier and published by Pamela Lanier. This book was released on 2013 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecotourism is an effective way for businesses in a tourism destination to have a positive impact on their host community. Whether the business in question is an experience provider, a lodging facility, a product-based company, or anything in between, this handbook provides the proper guidelines for sustainable and responsible business practices that promote the preservation of natural resources and wildlife and contribute to the socio-cultural and economic growth of the local community. This handbook is intended to be used by small and medium businesses, including those under development, entrepreneurs, and organizations in the tourism industry as a resource and a guide to adopt specific actions to become more sustainable and successful.