Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and an important source of foreign exchange and employment, while being closely linked to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of many countries, especially developing countries. Maritime or ocean-related tourism, as well as coastal tourism, are for example vital sectors of the economy in small island […]
(Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism, WTO, 2024, pag. 14) 1.23. Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people outside their usual place of residence. It has an impact on the economy, the natural and built environment, the local population at the places visited and the visitors […]
Nu putem formula intr-o varianta mai generala definitia servicilor turismului sustenabil mai bine decat au facut asta alti autori, asa ca redam aici un scurt articolas al jurnalistei Emily Johnson legat de subiect. Sursa acestor randuri se gaseste la finalul paginii ‘La începutul anilor 1990, a apărut ideea încorporării paradigmei dezvoltării durabile în industria turismului. […]