Geo-Tourism National Geographic

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Center for Sustainable Destinations


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Sustainable Destinations

The National GeographicsCenter for Sustainable Destinations

CSD Mission:

To protect and enhance the worlds distinctive places throughwisely managed tourism and enlightened destination

stewardship.

Core concept for achieving the mission:geotourism


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Tourism andsustainability

UNSUSTAINABLE TOURISM: Overcrowding

Lower quality of experience

Loss of distinctiveness

Erosion of culture andenvironment

GEOTOURISM:Now, celebrate

the place

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM:First, do no harm.


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geotourism

Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical

characterof a place

its environment,culture,

aesthetics,

heritage,

and the well-being of its residents.


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Sightseeing

Localcuisine

Culturaltourism

From eco- to geo-

ECOTOURISM:nature

Heritagetourism

Indigenous tourism

GEOTOURISM

Agri-tourism

All place-basedtypes of tourism =

the ENTIRE destination

Managetourism so thatit pays toprotect theplace, notdestroy it.


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FLORA AND FAUNA


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HISTORY


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ARCHAEOLOGY


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GEOLOGY


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TRADITIONALARCHITECTURE


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LOCAL MUSIC


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CUISINE


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LOCALCRAFTS


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ARTS


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Going Beyond Green:Why Geotourism?

Geotourism is:

Holistic - because sustainability is about more than just theenvironment: it incorporates culture and heritage

Place-based - this grassroots strategy works from the

bottom up, requiring the participation of the people whoknow the place best - its residents

Marketable - Geotourism can create financial incentives forgood destination stewardship, which in turn generates moreinterest - and spending - by tourists

Competitive - Geotourism emphasizes, enhances andencourages development of the most unique aspects of adestination, making it a more desirable place


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And most of all

Geotourism engages tourists, who

have a more authentic

experience

and residents,

who gain a deeper appreciationfor what makes their place

unique


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The Geotourists


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The Geotourism Charter

A set of principles topromote sustainabletourism and enlightened

destination stewardship


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1. Integrity of place

2. International codes

3. Market selectivity

4. Product diversity

5. Tourist satisfaction

6. Community involvement

7. Community benefit

8. Protection and enhancement

of destination appeal

9. Use land wisely

10. Conservation of resources

11. Planning

12. Interactive interpretation

13. Evaluation

TheGeotourismPrinciples


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A Geotourism Strategy

Identify Sustain

Develop

Marketgeotourism assets


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Monterey Bay Aquarium,

Monterey, CA


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Sustainable DestinationsBread and PuppetTheater, Glover, VT


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Restored Farmhouse,

Norway


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Sustainable DestinationsFish Salting Demonstration,Nova Scotia


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Set up a Geotourism StewardshipCouncil that includes:

Community organizations for. . .

Historic preservation

Nature and ecotourism

Traditional performing arts, artisanry and crafts

Farm/restaurant programs

Beautification/aesthetics

Indigenous and minority groups

Urban renewal

Local government Tourism and local business expertise

Tourism promotion

Other characteristics of the place


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Geotourism

Stewardship

Councils

Arizona GSC

Sonora GSC

get involved with a

project - GeotourismMapGuide, festival,

or other program.


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Celebrate Authenticity

Tell great stories.Enhance sense of place through:

Geotourism Charter signing,

Establishment of a Stewardship Council,

Sustainable private enterprise,

Conservation and preservation

Civic participation


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Vermont Northeast Kingdom Project


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www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable/


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The geotourism test:Are we sustaining or

enhancing the characterof our place?

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