Philippines’ real estate should back sustainable tourism: Teo
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 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”.
As reported by Business Mirror, Teo said sustainable tourism also takes into consideration the carrying capacity of local destinations.
Tourism activities are managed to prevent irreparable damage to the environment and ensure the continuing satisfaction of the country’s visitors to those spots.
She didn’t forget to mention local communities: “By inclusive tourism we mean engaging more people to take part of, and benefit from, tourism.
“This can be done by sourcing materials and services from our localities, or by investing in undeveloped areas to jump-start local economies, such as those in the Visayas and Mindanao.”
Teo added: “It is incumbent upon all of us stakeholders to ensure that we are one in pursuing sustainable tourism development wherever in the country.”
Philippines’ tourism sector leader said she knew a number of developers were already making an effort to contribute to the goal of sustainable tourism, [but] “I challenge you all to do more.
“At present, we still have tourism destinations that lack facilities and amenities,” she said.
“There are some that don’t have them at all.
“Worse, we have a few that are on the brink of decline due to uncontrolled environmental degradation.
“Certainly, these are concerns that we, the private and public sectors, must work on together.”
Teo added that best practices in property development can be used to address issues in the Philippines’ tourism industry.
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Full story at Business Mirror.
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