Sustainable Tourism Essay

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To be able to discuss the importance of sustainable tourism, we must first and foremost understand the term at hand; Sustainable tourism is the “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (World Commission on Environment and Development 1987: 43).
2002 marked the International Year of Eco Tourism. Ever since, sustainability has been at the forefront of tourism with many international conferences and activities taking place yearly to enhance its significance.
As entrepreneurs, it is essential to understand the paramount importance of ‘going green’. According to recent studies “environmental concerns are increasingly influencing customer behaviour in Europe, …show more content…

This factor leads many business owners to use sustainable tourism as a marketing asset. As a hotelier, I will implement corporate social responsibility strategies to ensure my hotel is recognised on an international level as being economically …show more content…

The toilets installed will flush a maximum of 6 litres per flush. The water flow from 50% of the showers in guestrooms, will not exceed 9 litres per minute and that from taps, 8 litres. Economical dishwashers will be installed in all restaurant kitchens, with clear instructions attached to the appliances. Waste water will be treated then reused. Some ways in which we plan to reuse waste water is for washing and cleaning as well as in the irrigation system used in the gardens. These gardens will be watered early in the morning to avoid excess evaporation. In our efforts to not use chemical pesticides, all garden waste will be composted and used as

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