What is sustainable tourism economy?

The World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.



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Sustainable tourism supports local communities. This contribution leads to wider benefits for a community and country. Economic gains from tourism can help support infrastructure in a community and across a country, support more resources for locals, and in general improve the quality of life of those locals.

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The ILO's definition of sustainable tourism is, that it is “composed of three pillars: social justice, economic development, and environmental integrity.

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The 4 Pillar Approach To Sustainable Tourism
  • CarpeDM Vision: We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of the local community by creating authentic experiences for world travellers.
  • CarpeDM Mission: ...
  • The four pillars include: Environmental Responsibility, Social Equity, Economic Health, and Cultural Vitality.


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Tourism forms identified by the literature as being “sustainable” are numerous: ecological tourism (ecotourism), green tourism, soft, rural tourism and agrotourism, community tourism, solidarity and responsible tourism, all these opposing to the traditional, mass tourism.

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Based on the explanation in the background, the five key pillars of sustainable tourism development are tourism attraction, accessibility, amenity, ancillary, and community involvement.

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The 12 aims of sustainability in tourism have been defined by the UNWTO as: economic viability, local prosperity, employment quality, social equity, visitor fulfillment, local control, community wellbeing, cultural richness, physical integrity, biological diversity, resource efficiency, and environmental purity.

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One of the key tenets of sustainable tourism is the protection and enhancement of a destination's natural and cultural treasures. Rather than exploiting these resources, tourism should champion their preservation.

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The Six Senses Resort in Fiji is a five-star luxury resort that operates in accordance with sustainable tourism principles. For instance, the resort is entirely powered by solar energy, and it includes its own rain capture and water filtration facilities, helping to reduce the use of plastic bottles.

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Sweden is the world's most sustainable travel destination, according to Euromonitor International's 2023 Sustainable Travel Index.

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