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Tourism for Development Volume II: Good Practices

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Friday, June 15, 2018
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The present volume is the second of the Tourism for Development report and compiles good practices from across the globe that highlight tourism’s contribution to sustainable development.
In 2017, a global consultation was conducted to collect country practices and practical case studies from developed and developing economies that demonstrate how sustainable tourism has been a factor for development. A total of 23 case studies were selected as exemplary practices from all regions of the world and represent initiatives from the public and private sectors, as well as from local communities. This report present them to help communities elsewhere in the world to develop sustainable tourism practices that fit their local conditions.
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Tourism for Development Volume I: Key Areas for Action

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Friday, June 15, 2018
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The report is structured around the five key elements of sustainable development to which tourism stands to make a significant, lasting contribution:
1. Sustainable economic growth
2. Social inclusiveness, employment and poverty reduction
3. Resource efficiency, environmental protection and climate change
4. Cultural values, diversity and heritage
5. Mutual understanding, peace and security
The report demonstrates – through theory and practical case studies – how tourism can contribute to these key areas of development.
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