geo-tourism national geographic
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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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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?