RISKS ON THE TOURISM AGENDA Understanding and managing risks, including "natural hazards" post-Whakaari White Island, is a key theme at this year's University of Otago Tourism Policy School in Queenstown. Sustainable and resilient tourism is an underlying theme, with challenges and opportunities ahead in a context of uncertainty. Potential massive increases in visitors and services to support them bring their risks and exacerbated others, and make our economy more vulnerable to future shocks to tourism and more widely. https://lnkd.in/gX8Hwjy2
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The impacts of tourism development on income inequality. How does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030 Reference: Kumail, T., Sadiq, M., Ali, W. and Sadiq, F. (2023), "The impacts of tourism development on income inequality: how does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030", Tourism Review, Vol. 78 No. 2, pp. 630-645. Link: https://lnkd.in/d7xvWVZX Summary: This paper aims to provide a comparative analysis of sustainable tourism development across the Anglophone Caribbean region from the post-independence period of 1962 to the 2020s.
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On this World Tourism Day 2024, we are reminded of the pivotal role tourism plays in fostering peace and global unity. The crucial connection between tourism and global harmony is highlighted by this year's topic, "Tourism and Peace." Tourism has the ability to heal divisions and reinforce ties between people and nations by fostering cultural exchange, deepening our knowledge of various viewpoints, and supporting sustainable practices. Let us continue to advocate for tourism that promotes both global wealth and peace while also recognising our cultures' diversity.Let us continue to advocate for tourism that promotes both global wealth and peace while also recognising our cultures' diversity.
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# Host 1049 # Sustainable Tourism In practice, the distinctions between tourism and migration are blurred. Tourism often drives various forms of mobility, and an international workforce is central to maintaining functioning tourism economies.
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Sustainable Tourism and Carrying Capacity: Ensuring the Future of Himalayan States | Harsh Sir This video explores the concept of sustainable tourism and its importance, focusing on the Himalayan states of India, such as Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The video highlights the consequences of exceeding carrying capacity and examines government initiatives and planning measures to promote sustainable tourism. Watch NOW on VISION IAS YouTube Channel
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Sustainable tourism is crucial for preserving the environment, supporting local communities, and ensuring long-term viability of tourist destinations. By minimizing negative impacts on ecosystems and cultures, it helps protect natural resources, biodiversity, and cultural heritage for future generations. Additionally, sustainable tourism fosters economic development by creating jobs, promoting local businesses, and generating revenue while respecting the needs of local communities and ecosystems. Ultimately, it contributes to a more balanced and resilient tourism industry that can thrive while preserving the very attractions that draw visitors in the first place.#Responsibletourism only at alphatoursafaris.com
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The impacts of tourism development on income inequality. How does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030 Reference: Kumail, T., Sadiq, M., Ali, W. and Sadiq, F. (2023), "The impacts of tourism development on income inequality: how does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030", Tourism Review, Vol. 78 No. 2, pp. 630-645. Link: https://lnkd.in/d7xvWVZX Summary: This paper aims to provide a comparative analysis of sustainable tourism development across the Anglophone Caribbean region from the post-independence period of 1962 to the 2020s.
The impacts of tourism development on income inequality. How does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030 Reference: Kumail, T., Sadiq, M., Ali, W. and Sadiq, F. (2023), "The impacts of tourism development on income inequality: how does tourism capital investment contribute to income distribution? Tourism Agenda 2030", Tourism Review, Vol. 78 No. 2, pp. 630-645. Link: https://lnkd.in/d7xvWVZX Summary: This paper aims to provide a comparative analysis of sustainable tourism development across the Anglophone Caribbean region from the post-independence period of 1962 to the 2020s.
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UN Adopts a New Global Standard to Measure the Sustainability of Tourism All Regions! The Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) thus becomes the internationally agreed reference framework for measuring the economic, social and environmental aspects of tourism. More details in the link below: #sustainabletourism #unitednations #unwto #globalalliance
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