The challenge of sustainable tourism

Stuart Mcminn

Environment Systems and Decisions, 1997, vol. 17, issue 2, 135-141

Abstract: Abstract The paradigm of ‘sustainable tourism’ is discussed in terms of analysing what it actually means. Certain questions are raised and these include the means of its measurement, the question of intergenerational impacts and how these may be assessed, the determination of what exactly is meant by ‘environment’, the aspect of tourism as an industry and, with specific reference to tourism in the developing world, the potential for ‘neocolonialism’. It is argued that, although sustainable tourism may be a worthwhile goal, inherent problems in the definition and measurement of its success make it an elusive if not academic target. The challenge of sustainable tourism is to see it in a broader context as but one tool of development and to ensure that it is examined in the context of the local community as well as a global perspective.

Keywords: Environmental Management; Local Community; Nature Conservation; Specific Reference; Broad Context (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1997
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