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Importance of Sustainable Tourism

Tourism industry have the potential to make the world a better place - by bringing economic benefits to poorer

destinations, through cultural exchange and understanding, and through personal growth. It i s up to us to choose

to harness that potential. Most of the traveler said that sustainable travel is important to them because traveling

harmless.

They want and prefer to travel in ways that benefit the people and communities they visit and live in, and that can

reduce the negative impact of travel on the environment. Through sustainable travel i s about showing their care

and as a gratitude expression to the previous generations who have passed through this beautiful and blessed

earth to enjoy its beauty to the present day.

Unlike mass tourism, this kind of tourism has significance in the following aspects such as provides more

excitement visitor experience as they will also appreciate the historical landmark and community for growing

nation they visit, provide more economic benefits to the local residents, involves local residents in actions that

impact their chances of housing and of survival and elicits appreciation among tourists and hosts.

As a conclusion by preserving and sustain the tourism itself there will be a cultural exchange and a less racist one.

People who talk to each other realize that they are all the same. Their mission is same; they want a better life and

a better future for their children and next generations. One simple way: they can preserve the world in which they

live and the culture around them.

"SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SHOULD MAINTAIN A HIGH LEVEL OF TOURIST SATISFACTION AND

PROVIDE TOURISTS WITH MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES, RAISE AWARENESS OF ISSUES OF

SUSTAINABILITY AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES AMONG THEM".

- THE WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION (UNWTO)-

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