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Beyond the Beach: Quick Reference Guide for Competing in the Sustainable Tourism Market

Beyond the Beach:  Quick Reference Guide for Competing in the Sustainable Tourism Market

Author(s): Chemonics International Inc.

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This guide is designed to give readers a brief overview of several certification schemes and awards that are well recognized among the numerous programs and awards that exist for the responsible tourism industry. This guide defines sustainable and responsible tourism as an approach to tourism that contributes to the local economy, strives to protect and conserve the natural environment, and helps preserve local culture. Ecotourism is treated as a subset of sustainable tourism where the emphasis is on visiting natural areas.

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