Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence
A 30 YEARS POLICY DEVELOPMENT Charters, Recommendations, Codes A 30 YEARS POLICY DEVELOPMENT Charters, Recommendations, Codes a MARENOSTRUM contribution for Euromed Heritage a MARENOSTRUM contribution for Euromed Heritage Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence
MARENOSTRUM aims to: ENHANCE the economic development -ensuring the quality of tourism -reducing the marginalization of archaeological sites -promoting craft of quality Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence the definition of a sustainable tourism plan IMPROVE the socio-cultural symbiosis between tourism activity and tangible and intangible heritage resources, with participation of many sectors output
main bodies & organizations Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence UNWTO – United Nations World Tourism Organization (1970) UNEP – United Nations Environment Programme (1972) WTTC – World Travel and Tourist Council (1990) CSD – Commission on Sustainable Development (1992) ICTP – International Council of Tourism Partners (2002) TSC – Tourism Sustainability Council (2009)
main bodies & organizations Mediterranean DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence MEDU – MAP (Mediterranean Action Plan) Coordinating Unit MCSD – Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development EUROMED – Euro Mediterranean Partnership Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence sustainable tourism TOOLS The Lanzarote charter for sustainable tourism Aims for Sustainable Tourism (UNWTO, UNEP) TSG (Tourism Sustainability Group) recommendations GCET Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (UNWTO) GSTC Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria Partnership)
Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence sustainable tourism TOOLS Mediterranean The Barcelona Declaration – MAP phase II (UNEP) MCSD recommendations (Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development) MSSD Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Tourism (MCSD - Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development)
1 ECONOMIC VIABILITY 2 LOCAL PROSPERITY 3 EMPLOYMENT QUALITY 4 SOCIAL EQUITY 5 VISITOR FULFILMENT 6 LOCAL CONTROL 7 COMMUNITY WELLBEING 8 CULTURAL RICHNESS 9 PHYSICAL INTEGRITY 10 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 11 RESOURCE EFFICIENCY 12 ENVIRONMENTAL PURITY 1 ECONOMIC VIABILITY 2 LOCAL PROSPERITY 3 EMPLOYMENT QUALITY 4 SOCIAL EQUITY 5 VISITOR FULFILMENT 6 LOCAL CONTROL 7 COMMUNITY WELLBEING 8 CULTURAL RICHNESS 9 PHYSICAL INTEGRITY 10 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 11 RESOURCE EFFICIENCY 12 ENVIRONMENTAL PURITY Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence sustainable tourism GLOBAL PRINCIPLES (UNWTO, UNEP 2005)
Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence sustainable tourism GLOBAL CRITERIA (GSTC partnership 2008) A - Demonstrate effective sustainable management B - Maximize social and economic benefits to the local community and minimize negative impacts C - Maximize benefits to cultural heritage and minimize negative impacts D - Maximize benefits to the environment and minimize negative impacts
Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence PRIORITIES for the sustainability of European and Mediterranean tourism (TSG, 2007) PRIORITIES for the sustainability of European and Mediterranean tourism (TSG, 2007) 1 - Reducing the seasonality of demand 2 - Addressing the impact of tourism transport 3 - Improving the quality of tourism jobs 4 - Maintaining and enhancing community prosperity and quality of life, in the face of change 5 - Minimizing resource use and production of waste 6 - Conserving and giving value to natural and cultural heritage 7 - Making holidays available to all 8 - Using tourism as a tool in global sustainable development
Tyre EH4 MN Michele Coppola SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DiCR (Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Restauro) University of Florence The application of sustainability principles (TSG Tourism Sustainability Group, 2007) The application of sustainability principles (TSG Tourism Sustainability Group, 2007) Taking a holistic and integrated approach Planning for the long term Achieving an appropriate pace and rhythm of development Involving all stakeholders Using best available knowledge Minimising and managing risk – the precautionary principle Reflecting impacts in costs – user and polluter pays Setting and respecting limits, where appropriate Undertaking continuous monitoring
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