Governments play a leading role Sustainability is the responsibility of all those involved in tourism. Most of the impacts of tourism are the result of actions taken by private sector enterprises and by tourists themselves. However, there is a clear need for governments to take a leading role if truly significant progress is to be achieved in making tourism more sustainable. This is because: • The tourism industry is very fragmented. It is difficult for the individual actions of many micro and small businesses to make a positive difference and coordination is required. • Sustainability relates to areas of public concern—air, water, natural and cultural heritage and the quality of life. Moreover, many of the relevant resources are managed by governments. • Governments have many of the tools that can be used to make a difference—such as the power to make regulations and offer economic incentives, and the resources and institutions to promote and disseminate good practice. Governments should provide an environment that enables and encourages the private sector, tourists and other stakeholders to respond to sustainability issues. This can best be achieved by establishing and implementing a set of policies for tourism development and management, drawn up in concert with others, that place sustainability at its centre.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 07:36:24 +0000
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