Tourism and the Environment - Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies - page 371

CHAPTER 17 E

Tourism and the Environment

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Understand the fundamental nature of sustainable
development and sustainable tourism.

Identify the new realities of tourism in an era of
global climate change.

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Identify guiding principles for achieving
sustainable tourism.

Examine policies and measures to mitigate
tourism-induced climate change.

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Review the policy aims of an agenda for
sustainable tourism.

Examine the concept of ecotourism and its role
in sustainable tourism.

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Examine the major challenges facing
achievement of sustainable tourism.

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The cliffs that make up the Dorsey Heritage Coast are a popular natural attraction in England. PhotocourtesyoftheBritishTouristAuthority.