Sustaining Destinations and Communities

How can destinations ensure local community needs and desires are at the core of tourism development, rather than pursuing tourism growth at the expense of local well being?

To facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices, we're sharing good examples of how tourism, done well, can support destinations and communities in a meaningful way.

 

Child Safe Responsible Travel Campaign

Child Safe campaign by Friends International effectively engages travelers, locals and industry stakeholders to give exposure to the issue of child protection in tourism and to help prevent exploitation.

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Museu de Favela Community-Led Tours

The example of Museu de Favela (MUF), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, highlights various opportunities and challenges associated with tourism development, and the importance of local engagement and leadership when sharing the stories of local communities with travelers.

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