An Environmentally-based Planning Model for Regional Tourism Development

Abstract The report of the World Commission on Environment and Development (Brundtland Commission) in 1987 advocates the integration of the two in the form of sustainable development However, it makes no reference to the environment and tourism. It is argued here that the two can be integrated through environmentally appropriate planning for tourism development and tourism activities. Area development planning models are briefly reviewed as well as those applicable to environmental conservation and protection planning. A new regional sustainable development framework called the Environmentally Based Tourism Development Planning Model is described. It is grounded in environmental conservation and seeks to advance environmentally compatible sustainable tourism through the identification of ‘significant features’, ‘critical areas’ and ‘compatible activities’. Although incorporating aspects of the rational approach to planning, the role of people as part of the ecosystem is emphasised, and the opinions of man...

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