noun phrase · academic
sustainable tourism
UK/səˈsteɪnəbl ˈtʊərɪzəm/US/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈtʊrɪzəm/sus·TAIN·a·ble TOUR·ism
Travel that minimises environmental and social harm and benefits local communities over the long term.
Examples
“Many governments now include sustainable tourism in their urban planning.”
“Local initiatives promoting sustainable tourism can help preserve traditional crafts.”
“Visitors are encouraged to choose accommodations certified for sustainable tourism.”
Band 8 sentence
“If we don’t invest in sustainable tourism now, many historic towns will lose their character under the pressure of short‑term profit.”
Collocations
- promote sustainable tourism
- practice sustainable tourism
- sustainable tourism policies
Word family
Common mistakes
sustainible tourism→sustainable tourism
sustainable tourist→sustainable tourism
Say it for a higher band
5eco‑tourism→6green tourism→7+sustainable tourism
Synonyms
responsible tourism
eco‑tourism
Easily confused
responsible tourism
“Responsible tourism asks visitors to respect local customs and minimise waste.”
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