
By Sarah Farell
Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world and can provide an essential economic boost for countries pitching themselves as holiday destinations. Tourism, however, has historically had devastating effects on the environment, people and their cultural identities.
Enter the concept of sustainable tourism, which according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization must:
- Conserve environmental resources and protect biodiversity
- Respect and preserve the cultu...
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