24 Oct Planning for (Sustainable Tourism) Success

Planning for (Sustainable Tourism) Success

Sustainable tourism is about maximizing the benefits of tourism while minimizing negative impacts. It’s easier said than done.

Sustainable tourism requires planning. But what needs to be planned for in a good sustainable tourism plan?  The Global Sustainable Tourism Council Destination Criteria talks a lot about planning for sustainability success. Plans included in the GSTC criteria:

• Visitor Management
• Safety and Security Plans
• Workforce Development
• Cultural heritage protection
• Environment
• Encourage Tourism Businesses to Adopt Sustainable Tourism Practices
• Risk and Crisis Management
• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Check out our analysis of the GSTC Destination Criteria. We examine the criteria and identify recommendations for:

• Planning
• People
• Policies
• Programs
• Performance management

Download our Tourism Insights paper – Sustainable Tourism for Destinations: Insights from the GSTC Destination Criteria 2.0 for Sustainable Tourism