Journal of Tourism Research & HospitalityISSN: 2324-8807

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Editorial, J Tourism Res Hospitality Vol: 1 Issue: 2

Challenges of Sustainable Tourism

Jonathon Day*
Purdue University, USA
Corresponding author : Jonathan Day
Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue Tourism and Hospitality Research Center, College of Health and Human Science, Purdue University, 900 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2115, USA
Tel: 765 496 2084; Fax: (765) 494-0327
E-mail: gjday@purdue.edu
Received: August 02, 2012 Accepted: August 04, 2012 Published: August 07, 2012  
Citation: Day J (2012) Challenges of Sustainable Tourism. J Tourism Res Hospitality 1:2. doi:10.4172/2324-8807.1000e108

Abstract

Challenges of Sustainable Tourism

In the 15 years since the publication of Agenda 21 for the Travel and Tourism Industry, sustainability has become a commonly used term. Indeed, the concept of sustainable tourism has moved beyond the narrowly defined concept of ecotourism to embrace all aspects of tourism. Nevertheless, the implementation of sustainable tourism (ST) practices are far from universal and researchers, such as Hall and Ruhanen, have expressed frustration at the slow pace of change. As we move further into the second decade of the 21st century it is worthwhile to consider three of the challenges in implementing
sustainable tourism policies.

Keywords: Tourism

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