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<p>Urbanpicnik: </p> <hr /> <div>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_tourism Sustainable Tourism] is tourism attempting to make a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate future employment for local people. The aim of sustainable tourism is to ensure that development brings a positive experience for local people, [http://www.ilovesouthdevon.com tourism organisations] and the tourists themselves. Sustainable tourism is not the same as ecotourism.<br /> <br /> '''Tourism is today one the largest drivers of employment and development.''' Millions of people are employed in the sector around the world, in a wide range of positions and levels, contributing significantly to local economic growth and wellbeing. Tourism is also responsible for 5% of the world’s CO2 emissions, out of which [http://www.ilovesouthdevon.com/where-to-stay/torquay-accommodation/torquay-hotels-devon/ hotels] and other types of [http://www.ilovesouthdevon.com/where-to-stay/torquay-accommodation/torquay-self-catering-accommodation/ accommodation] account for 2% - a comparatively small, yet important, footprint that the tourism sector has assumed as a priority to be addressed.<br /> <br /> '''What are the benefits of being sustainable?'''<br /> <br /> By making sustainability a focus, businesses can:<br /> <br /> Increase tourists by promoting your sustainability credentials to ‘green-savvy’ consumers who make purchase decisions based on minimising their own footprint.<br /> <br /> Reduce operating costs by undertaking initiatives that reduce waste, water and energy consumption.<br /> <br /> Develop a competitive advantage by establishing and promoting sustainable business practices as a point of difference.<br /> <br /> Attract and retain valuable staff by adopting policies that meet with employee values and concerns.<br /> <br /> Encourage investors interested in companies with long-term sustainability plans that minimise operating risks in the future.<br /> <br /> Increase long-term profitability by putting plans in place now that will create savings in the future such as minimising transport costs that will continue to rise as fuel becomes more expensive.</div>

Urbanpicnik https://cyber.harvard.edu/projectvrm/?title=Sustainable_Tourism&diff=5441 2011-09-23T21:37:06Z

<p>Urbanpicnik: New page: &#039;&#039;&#039;Tourism is today one the largest drivers of employment and development.&#039;&#039;&#039; Millions of people are employed in the sector around the world, in a wide range of positions and levels, contr...</p> <hr /> <div>'''Tourism is today one the largest drivers of employment and development.''' Millions of people are employed in the sector around the world, in a wide range of positions and levels, contributing significantly to local economic growth and wellbeing. Tourism is also responsible for 5% of the world’s CO2 emissions, out of which hotels and other types of accommodation account for 2% - a comparatively small, yet important, footprint that the tourism sector has assumed as a priority to be addressed.<br /> <br /> Sustainable tourism is tourism attempting to make a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate future employment for local people. The aim of sustainable tourism is to ensure that development brings a positive experience for local people, tourism companies and the tourists themselves. Sustainable tourism is not the same as ecotourism.<br /> <br /> '''What are the benefits of being sustainable?'''<br /> <br /> By making sustainability a focus, businesses can:<br /> <br /> Increase tourists by promoting your sustainability credentials to ‘green-savvy’ consumers who make purchase decisions based on minimising their own footprint.<br /> <br /> Reduce operating costs by undertaking initiatives that reduce waste, water and energy consumption.<br /> <br /> Develop a competitive advantage by establishing and promoting sustainable business practices as a point of difference.<br /> <br /> Attract and retain valuable staff by adopting policies that meet with employee values and concerns.<br /> <br /> Encourage investors interested in companies with long-term sustainability plans that minimise operating risks in the future.<br /> <br /> Increase long-term profitability by putting plans in place now that will create savings in the future such as minimising transport costs that will continue to rise as fuel becomes more expensive.</div>

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