Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism is when tourists have a positive impact on the society and its surrounds and environment.
(Sustainabletourism.net, 2017)
What is Sustainable tourism?
Why is Sustainable tourism Important In Nepal?
Sustainable tourism is important to Nepal because it benefits everyone involved. Environmental sustainability protects the natural environment. Socio-cultural sustainability protects the culture and locals. Economic sustainability helps keep the money local. (Williams, A. 2017)
Keeping the money local will mean improvements to the standard of living for the local people and improved facilities in the area.
(Sustainabletourism.net, 2017)
what can be done to make Everest's tourism more sustainable?
There are many ways that both tourists and the government can make Mt Everest and its surrounding more sustainable. These could include:
For tourists:
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Stay in local hotels
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Support local businesses
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Support local Sherpas
(rather than western guides)
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Stick to hiking paths
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Follow rules
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Clean/ Pick up rubbish
For the government:
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Plant more trees
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Find a better rubbish removal system
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Provide alternate heating/cooking systems
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Ensure that tourists revenue stays in area