THE IMPACT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ON LOCAL ECONOMIES

Abstract

 Sustainable tourism has therefore come out as one of the most crucial tools in the effective utilization of the resources in the accounting process while at the same time maintaining the economic wellbeing of the citizens as well as the environment. It focuses on ways of ensuring that there are fewer negative effects on the host communities and the environment while at the same time has more positive effects because of tourism activities. Thus, sustainable tourism has the positive economic effects as the new job opportunities, additional income for the citizens and the support for the local companies. Through supporting the community involvement and encouraging the utilization of facility endowment sustainable tourism hence makes the economies more resilient to external factors. In addition, it feeds on culture and sensitivity, thus producing and informed traveler who wants the real experience. Nonetheless, the practice of sustainable tourism needs careful planning as well as cooperation between tourist stakeholders such as the government, businesses, and people of the area. Finally, when applied and planned effectively, sustainable tourism is a springboard for chronic socioeconomic growth with due consideration for people and the environment.