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What is sustainable tourism?

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  • What is sustainable tourism?
  • Who are green tourists?
  • Ideas and inspiration

Contents

  • What is sustainable tourism?
  • Who are green tourists?
  • Ideas and inspiration

What is sustainable tourism?

Friends enjoying the Elements Spa Trail at Finn Lough

It’s about more than energy saving and recycling – important as those are. It’s about visitor management, supporting your community and helping your guests to do their bit, whether they’re with you for an hour or two or a week or two. Caring for the environment begins with us, in our homes, workplaces and communities.

So every time you suggest a green experience, offer greener options or nudge visitors towards greener actions, you’re promoting sustainability, giving yourself a competitive edge and making Northern Ireland an even more attractive destination for tourists.

Definition of Sustainable Tourism

“Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities"

UN World Tourism Organisation

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