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and disruption of local culture. In addition,

conventional tourism often does not benefit

the local community when tourist revenue

―leaks‖ to outside operators. As a result,

tourism can destroy the very resources on

which it depends. In contrast, sustainable

tourism is deliberately planned to benefit local

residents, respect local culture, conserve

natural resources, direct more of the profits to

the local community and MPA, and educate

both tourists and local residents about the

importance of conservation.

Stakeholders - those with an interest or stake

in the decisions being made - should be

involved at all stages of planning for any

management endeavor in protected areas,

including sustainable tourism in and around

MPAs. Stakeholders include local community

members, government, NGOs, as well as the

tourism industry and the tourists, and many

other groups. A first step in planning for

sustainable tourism is to identify the

stakeholders and open communications with

them. Local communities, NGOs, and the

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