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The various levels of government influence and involvement in promoting sustainable tourism  

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"The various levels of government influence and involvement in promoting sustainable tourism" Current Issues BA (Hons) Tourism Management Contents 1. Introduction 2. Levels of government in promoting sustainable tourism i. International ii. National and regional iii. Local 3. The main government tools for promoting sustainable tourism 4. Governments and sustainable tourism in developing countries. 5. Conclusions 1. Introduction Sustainable development can only be achieved when tourism is managed in a controlled manner and is based in effective legislative restriction (France L., 1997, Swarbrooke J., 1999, Middleton V. and Hawkins R., 1998). Most commentators affirm that governments have a major role to play in the development of sustainable forms of tourism. Swarbrooke J. (1999), points out that governments may influence the development of sustainable tourism in different ways: - Legislation and regulation - Funding and fiscal incentives - Land use planning - Development and building control, including the role of Environmental Impact Assessments - The provision of infrastructure - The example the public sector can set...

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