Page 22 - sustainable tourism-- Dr.Aya

Currently concepts of sustainability are

included in the vast majority of regional

development strategies; the term appears even

in the Polish Constitution.

Sustainable tourism is defined as all forms of

activities, management and development of

tourism that preserve natural, economic and

social integrity and guarantee maintenance of

natural and cultural resources.

Sustainable tourism development guidelines

and management practices are applicable to all

forms of tourism in all types of destinations,

including mass tourism and the various niche

tourism segments.

Thus, implementation of sustainable

tourism principles requires:

- Making optimal use of environmental

resources that constitute a key element in

tourism development, maintaining essential

ecological processes and helping to conserve

natural heritage and biodiversity.

- Respecting the socio-cultural

authenticity of host communities, conserve

their built and living cultural heritage and

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