3. Sustainable Tourism - Eco or Nature-based Tourism

This folder contains background materials on the various conservation financing options categorized sustainable tourism options (under various names including: EcoTourism, Nature-base Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, (and some of the Adventure Tourism options.) Also included in this folder are background files on "Green Lodges" and managing potential waste associated with EcoTourism activities and facilities.

Link to - USAID Sponsored Sustainable Tourism Project — by webadmin — last modified 2006-09-21 15:30

This is a very useful library maintained by the Natural Resource Information Clearinghouse (NRIC) of the USAID sponsored programs in Sustainable Tourism dating back to 2000. For more information contact info@nric.net

Red Sea Marine Protectorates Revenue Generation Options — by Colby, Michael E. — last modified 2007-06-13 21:55

Synthesis Report for Red Sea Conservation Finance activity. USAID Egyptian Environmental Policy Program, Feb. 2003, c. 100 pp. In addition to a review of the current situation (fee system, visitation rates, functionality, etc), a wide spectrum of possible revenue generation mechanisms, and detailed analyses of the three most productive options, the paper includes SUMMARIES of the entire "Red Sea Conservation Finance" series of reports: -Explanation of the EEPP Red Sea Finance Policy Measure activity, -"Environmental Impacts of User Fee at Giftun Islands" (c. 15 pages) -"Data and Information Needs for Red Sea Conservation Finance" (c. 100 pages) -"Survey of Red Sea Tourists' and Tourism Operators' Willingness to Pay for Coral Reef Conservation" (100+ Pages) -"Red Sea Marine Protectorates Budget Analysis & Scenarios" (c. 100 pages) A CD-ROM containing PDF copies of all of these papers is available from www.nric.org. For additional information, contact Michael E. Colby (mcolby@igc.org OR mcolby@usaid.gov).

Survey of Red Sea Tourists' and Tourism Operators' Willingness to Pay for Coral Reef Conservation — by Hegazy, I. — last modified 2007-06-13 21:56

A key component of the USAID/EEPP Red Sea Conservation Finance activity, June 2002, Cairo. 128 pages, PDF.

USAID AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: MEETING DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES — by USAID — last modified 2007-06-13 22:01

This paper provides an overview and broad understanding of tourism’s contribution to the world economy, and its existing and potential use to address global development issues. It describes ongoing initiatives by international organizations and U.S. federal agencies, and offers a more detailed synopsis of USAID’s recent portfolio of projects that have addressed tourism either as a primary objective or as a sub-component of another objective. Some of these projects have been selected for further analysis to highlight various interventions, their outcomes, reasons for success, and lessons learned. The report provides examples of methods and tools that have been used successfully to enhance the design, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of sustainable tourism related projects. Lastly, it identifies and assesses additional opportunities and provides recommendations for future Agency endeavors.

The Role of Sustainable Tourism in Furthering USAID's Mission — by Natsios, Andrew S. — last modified 2007-06-13 22:02

A speech given by Andrew Natsios, the Administrator of USAID's World Tourism Organization, at the Sustainable Tourism Policy Forum on 10/19/2004.

ST_virtual library — by Guest User — last modified 2007-06-13 22:09

ST_virtual library

Linking Communities, Tourism and Conservation - A tourism assessment process — by Gutierrez, E. — last modified 2007-06-13 22:14

The goal of Linking Communities, Tourism and Conservation – A Tourism Assessment Process is to help you determine whether a destination is suitable or unsuitable for sustainable tourism. Specifically, this hands-on manual will help you assess a destination’s tourism potential, both negative and positive impacts to biodiversity, as well as impacts on social, cultural and resource needs. The key that opens the door to this clearer view of a destination’s tourism potential is the Tourism Assessment Process (TAP).

Ecotourism Development - A manual for conservation planners and managers. Volume I - An Introduction to Tourism Planning — by Drumm, Andy — last modified 2007-06-13 22:18

The manual consists of two distinct but related standalone volumes. Conservationists who are intrigued by ecotourism and want a greater understanding of it, or who are considering ecotourism as a conservation strategy for a protected area, may elect to consult Volume I: An Introduction to Ecotourism Planning, Part I initially for a brief overview. For those who seek fuller understanding of the ecotourism management planning process or decided that ecotourism may be right for their site, Volume I, Part II should be consulted. Part II: “Ecotourism Planning and Management” explains the process for ecotourism development and management planning from Area Conservation Planning and Preliminary Site Evaluation to Full Site Diagnostic, participatory ecotourism management planning and implementation of a plan.

Energy and Sustainable Tourism - Energy Supply and Use in Off-Grid Ecotourism Facilities — by USAID — last modified 2007-06-13 22:21

Sustainable tourism principles are applicable to all forms of tourism -- from traditional mass tourism to niche tourism segments, such as ecotourism -- and call for the optimal use of natural resources, environmental protection, respect for the socio-cultural aspects of host communities, long-term economic viability of the tourism businesses, and the fair distribution of socio-economic benefits to all stakeholders. Management of energy supply and consumption, therefore, is a critical component of any sustainable tourism project.

Ecotourism Development - A manual for conservation planners and managers. Volume II - The Business of Ecotourism Development and Management — by Andy Drumm — last modified 2007-06-13 22:31

Volume II, The Business of Ecotourism Development and Management provides orientation and guidance on both key conservation management and key business development strategies. Part I: “Key Strategies of Ecotourism Management,” is an introduction to the critical elements of ecotourism management planning including zoning, visitor impact monitoring, visitor site design and management, income generation mechanisms, infrastructure and visitor guidelines, and naturalist guide systems. This volume may be usefully consulted to review options for mitigating tourism threats that may already exist at a site.

Biological Diversity and Tourism: Development of guidelines for sustainable tourism in vulnerable ecosystems — by Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity — last modified 2007-06-13 22:34

This brochure is an attempt to retain and diffuse the core set of principles and elements proposed by the draft international guidelines. It was conceived as a practical tool providing technical guidance to policy makers and managers with responsibilities covering tourism and/or biodiversity, whether in national or local government, the private sector, indigenous and local communities, non-governmental organizations and other organizations, on ways of working together with key stakeholders involved in tourism and biodiversity.

link to - Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development in Quintana Roo, Mexico — by Portal Web Editor — last modified 2007-03-20 14:57

Burke, L., Y. Kura, K. Kassem, C. Revenga, M. Spalding, and D. McAllister. (eds.). 2001. Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development in Quintana Roo, Mexico. In: Pilot Analysis of Global Ecosystems (PAGE): Coastal Ecosystems. World Resources Institute. Washington, DC USA. pp. 63-70.

link to - Guidelines for Low-Impact Tourism Along the Coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico — by webadmin — last modified 2007-03-06 12:06

Molina, C., P. Rubinoff and J. Carranza. 2001. Guidelines for Low-Impact Tourism Along the Coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Coastal Resources Center, University of Rhode Island. Narragansett, Rhode Island USA. 116 pp.

link to - Coastal Tourism Situation Analysis. Working Document 5057 TCMP — by webadmin — last modified 2007-03-06 12:07

Tanzania Coastal Management Partnership Support Unit and Coastal Tourism Working Group. 2001. Coastal Tourism Situation Analysis. Working Document: 5057 TCMP. University of Rhode Island, Coastal Resources Center. Narragansett, Rhode Island USA.

USAID Sustainable Tourism as an Approach to Conservation — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-09 19:59

The website provides tools, resources and database on sustainable tourism.

See also...Coastal Resources Center/University of Rhode Island — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified 2006-12-12 16:49