Resources
A good resource for debates on sustainable tourism issues can be found through the Sustainability Leaders Project
If you are looking for training then check out PM4SD – it addresses key factors contributing to the successful execution of sustainable tourism projects.
PM4SD (Project Management for Sustainable Development) is an internationally recognized methodology and professional qualification designed to help ensure tourism projects deliver benefits for all stakeholders and achieve lasting impacts. PM4SD is an effective tool enabling sustainable tourism practitioners to use tourism as a positive force for social, economic and cultural change.
For more information about sustainable tourism, check out the following links:
- United Nations Tourism Publications
- United Nations Environment Program
- National Geographic Society
- Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
- United Nation’s World Tourism Organisation
- World Travel and Tourism Council
- WTM – World Travel Mart – responsible tourism examples
- Tour Operator Initiative for Sustainable Development (TOI)
- International Tourism Partnership
- Tourism Site – Network for the sustainable development of tourism destinations in Europe
- Local Agenda 21 examples of sustainable tourism
- Australian Research Centre for Tourism (crctourism)
- Pacific Asia Tourism Association (PATA)- code for PATA and for travellers
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CHARTERS, DECLARATIONS AND CODES