noun phrase · neutral
sustainable tourism
UK/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈtʊərɪzəm/US/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈtʊrɪzəm/sus·TAIN·a·ble TOUR·ism
Tourism that minimises negative impacts on the environment and local communities while providing long-term benefits.
Examples
“The island promotes sustainable tourism by limiting visitors to sensitive beaches.”
“Sustainable tourism includes hiring local guides and supporting local crafts.”
“Certification schemes help tourists identify sustainable tourism operators.”
Band 8 sentence
“By capping visitor numbers and reinvesting fees locally, the region developed sustainable tourism that benefits both residents and wildlife.”
Collocations
- promote sustainable tourism
- sustainable tourism practices
- responsible sustainable tourism
Word family
Common mistakes
sustain tourism→sustainable tourism
sustainable tour→sustainable tourism
Say it for a higher band
5eco-tourism→6responsible tourism→7+sustainable tourism
Synonyms
eco-tourism
Easily confused
eco-tourism
“The lodge markets itself as eco-tourism that supports local conservation projects.”
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