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Sustainable Tourism Management for National Parks

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The best opportunity to address both concerns is to invest in sustainable management for natural parks, which have especially vulnerable ecosystems. As such, it should be our top priority to maintain these protected areas for future generations by making sure they are managed with sustainability in mind.

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Virginia Destination Management Organizations: An Interview With Local Director, Irene Kilmer

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Learn about one of the most interesting Virginia Destination Management Organizations here. What is the role of Virginia Destination Management Organizations in working with this national brand? Destination Management as a concept has only been in practice for roughly 50 years now. Read more below.

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Armenia Sustainable Tourism: a Community-Based Tourism Case Study

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It is one of the best examples of the country’s community-based tourism, showing that Armenia’s sustainable tourism potential is endless. Envoy Hostels , who operate locations in both cities, claim 70% of travelers visit both countries during their trip to this area of the world. Community Involvement in Armenian Sustainable Tourism.

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Sustaining the Resilience of Community-Based Tourism Initiatives in Brazil

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Community-Based Tourism (CBT) exemplifies sustainable tourism, promoting local development through social justice, resource redistribution, sustainability, and empowerment. This paradigm shift reinterprets tourism models, emphasizing consciousness, autonomy, and bottom-up strategies while detaching from predatory practices.

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Montana Sustainable Tourism – the Case Study of Livingston, Montana

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What exactly is Sustainable Tourism , and why should I care? According to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council , sustainable tourism is the practice of acknowledging the impacts of tourism, both good and bad, to minimize environmental and economic damage while spurring job creation along with cultural and wildlife preservation.

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Sustainable Tourism in Liberia: Digital Marketing and Development

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The government also aims to do this through digital marketing and sustainable development of their tourism sector. Another objective of the project is to develop sustainable tourism infrastructure and capacity. Additionally, it is important to involve local communities when nurturing sustainable development.

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Solimar’s Fall 2021 Sustainable Tourism Interns

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Meet the future of the Sustainable Tourism Industry. Three times per year, we run a virtual internship program, connecting with talented young professionals with a passion for sustainable tourism, conservation, and international development. Previously he worked in hospitality at Refuge de l’Oule, located amid the French Pyrenees.