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Sustainable Tourism for Small Island Developing States

Section outline

  • 3 Sustainable Tourism Standards

    Welcome to this third chapter. In this module "Sustainable Tourism Standards" you will learn about:

    • sustainable tourism standards as well as the different tiers of certification
    • the role of quality assurance in tourism 
    • the global sustainable tourism council
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      What are you going to learn in this chapter? Page


      In this video, sustainable tourism expert Vashti Ramsey-Casimir welcomes you and gives you an overview of what you are going to learn in this chapter. Click on the heading to start your learning process

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      Theory: Sustainable Tourism Standards File

      This training booklet provides an overview of quality assurance in tourism, types of certifications and their criteria. 

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      Practical Insight: The Relevance of Certifications Page

      In this practical insight video, Romina Tello Soberanes, regeneration consultant in Costa Rica, tells you about the importance of sustainable tourism certifications. 

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      Exercise 3: A Destination's Vision and Goals Page

      In this chapter's part of the assignment, you are supposed to develop the vision and goals with regard to sustainable tourism. Therefore, you should refer to the asset inventory you prepared last week, but you should also consider quality criteria that support the sustainablity of your vision and goals. 

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      Wrap-up Page


      Congratulations! You finished our introductory lesson about sustainable tourism standards. Click on the heading to learn where to continue and where to find more information.