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The chapter addresses issues in using tourism for wide development purpose, supporting economic and also social and cultural objectives. It suggests changes in working approaches at the international and community levels to do this. The approaches recommend processes for creating practical entry points to bring diverse interests together to reflect upon, identify, and prioritize the range of tourism’s potential, helping a community to become more vibrant and resilient. The chapter mentions the challenges in operationalizing the concept of sustainable tourism. It suggests focusing on tourism’s purpose; asking questions about what resources tourism would bring to a community or region, presents a practical option for those who deal with the push and pull of tourism development and conservation. It outlines some of the considerations of community engagement and refers students to more detailed resources.
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Pedersen, A. (2016). Frameworks for Tourism as a Development Strategy. In: McCool, S., Bosak, K. (eds) Reframing Sustainable Tourism. Environmental Challenges and Solutions, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-7209-9_4
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