Section: Introduction to Sustainable Tourism | Sustainable Tourism for Small Island Developing States

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Introduction to Sustainable Tourism
Before delving into the topic of sustainable tourism in small island developing states, it is essential to introduce the fundamental concepts of sustainable tourism. Understanding tourism's role in the global economy and its potential contributions to development goals is crucial for your further learning. Additionally, you will explore the drivers of sustainable tourism from consumer, business, and destination perspectives.

If you already have a good knowledge of tourism and sustainable tourism, you can skip this introduction and start with the first chapter about tourism impacts and challenges.
- Select activity What are you going to learn in this chapter?
  
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  What are you going to learn in this chapter? Page
  
  In this video, sustainable tourism expert Amanda Charles welcomes you and gives you an overview about what you are going to learn in this chapter. Click on the heading to start your learning process.
- Select activity The History of Sustainable Tourism
  
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  The History of Sustainable Tourism Page
  
  Let us start with an overview about the history of sustainable tourism. Just click on the heading to get to the interactive timeline.
- Select activity The Science of Sustainability
  
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  The Science of Sustainability Page
  
  Now that you know that sustainable tourism has been on the international agenda since 1992, we would like to explain the concept of sustainable tourism in detail.
- Select activity Sustainable Tourism for Small Island Developing States
  
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  Sustainable Tourism for Small Island Developing States Book
  
  In this training booklet we summarized all key information and concepts about sustainable tourism, starting with a definition and the phenomenon of overtourism, then explaining consumer drivers for sustainable tourism and approaching the topic with two case studies. Finally, we conclude by presenting the key actors for sustainable destination and tourism management.
- Select activity Twenty Reasons Sustainability Counts for Development
  
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  Twenty Reasons Sustainability Counts for Development Page
  
  If you are still not entirely convinced that sustainability is important for development, click on the heading to get to a summary of 20 reasons why sustainability counts. Click on the little button behind every item to get some more information.
- Select activity Wrap-up
  
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  Congratulations! You finished our introductory lesson about sustainable tourism. Click on the heading to learn where to continue and where to find more information.