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Triple Bottom Line from www.eatwelldogood.comPositive impacts of tourism:-

"Sustainable" or "responsible" tourism development focuses on the "triple bottom line". Responsible developers pursue the economic benefits of tourism while maximising the positive impacts on the environment and the host society and culture upon which the industry is based.

Economic

  • Foreign exchange
  • Tax revenues
  • Job opportunities
Environmental

  • Puts an economic value on "unspoiled" natural resources
  • Encourages the establishment of national parks and protected areas
Sociocultural

  • Puts an economic value on traditional arts, crafts, and cultural practices
  • Encourages the preservation of historical sites and heritage buildings
  • Fosters within the host society tolerance and acceptance of different cultures

Negative impacts of tourism:-

Ironically, the value of the very environmental and sociocultural assets that attract travellers can erode over time. This is particularly the case where tourism development is unregulated, blinkered by volume growth, and focused only on short-term economic benefits. This is "unsustainable" and "irresponsible" and completely unacceptable in the 21st century.


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robyn76 positive impacts of tourism 10 Aug 19 2010, 11:00 PM EDT by ricepaddy
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Hi there
would appreciate if you could send me your opinions or useful links re positive impacts of tourism. I need it urgently as i am going to participate in a debate with my colleagues in class(I am studying Hospitalilty management and tourism course,2nd year in Greek private university) and have to persuade them that the tourism has mostly positive image.
I am looking forward to your ideas!
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shmilyob Positive Environmental impacts of tourism 0 Apr 20 2010, 2:51 AM EDT by shmilyob
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Hi all,
i really appreciate if you could send me your opinions or useful links about " Positive Environmental impacts of tourism in bali island " and "Assess the effectiveness of measures to put the Edinburgh town of sustainable tourism development into practice" . i need it urgently as im going to write an assay in my class ... I am looking forward to your ideas ! thnks
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