Sustainable Tourism Development: Principles, Global Best Practices,the Kenyan Experience, Emerging Trends and Policy Considerations
Keywords:
Sustainable tourism, triple bottom line, Kenya, wildlife tourism, community-based tourism, destination management, policy developmentAbstract
Tourism makes up one of the worlds most important economic and socio-cultural activities, but whether it stays viable for the long run really depends on the quality and availability of natural, cultural, and social resources. In this research paper we look at sustainable tourism development a bit through international principles, global good practices and also the Kenyan experience besides number of emerging trends. Using the triple-bottom-line approach and ideas from sustainable development theory, the paper looks at how places can align tourism growth with care for the environment, community participation, and economic steadiness. The Kenyan case study shows both the opportunity, and the challenges, of sustainable tourism in an economy that relies heavily on wildlife. Finally, it concludes with wide ranging policy recommendations aimed at pushing sustainable tourism in Kenya, highlighting the shift from just growing tourism to creating tourism value.
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