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TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Department of Economic and Social AffairsCommission on SUSTAINABLE DevelopmentSeventh Session19-30 April 1999, New YorkTOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTSUSTAINABLE TOURISM : A NON-GOVERNMENTALORGANIZATION PERSPECTIVEB ackground Paper # 4 Prepared by the UNCSD NGO Steering Committee1 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM : A Non-Governmental Organization Perspectiveprepared by the UNCSD NGO Steering CommitteeA. Introduction1. TOURISM is a rapidly growing phenomenon and has become one of the largest industries in theworld. The impact of TOURISM is extremely varied. On one hand, it plays an important and certainlypositive role in the socio-economic and political DEVELOPMENT in destination countries by, for instance,offering new employment opportunities. Also, in certain instances, it may contribute to a broadercultural understanding by creating awareness, respecting the diversity of cultures and ways of life. Onthe other hand, as a tool to create jobs, it has not fulfilled its expectations.
Department of Economic and Social Affairs Commission on Sustainable Development Seventh Session 19-30 April 1999, New York TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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