sustainable

defines sustainable tourism as "[one that] meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunity for the future.

development that meets the needs of the present without 'compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

This could be achieved by developing appropriate tourist products for carefully selected markets and profitable business operations, providing decent employment to all, especially local communities, fostering livelihood and small enterprises, and adopting fair procurement practices.

This could be pursued through respecting local traditions, protecting indigenous communities, and preventing the exploitation of women and other vulnerable groups.