Sustainable Tourism:

Case Mexico

By Odeeth
Lara

Source: Honey Moonsinc, 2010

Tourism & Sustainable

Tourism

Sustainable tourism
development means that
the places where its
developing are growing with
quality, & planning where
the investments are used to
be successful in the long
term.
.

Source: Portal Politico,

Policies of Sustainable
Tourism

Give an optimum use of natural resources suitable

for tourism development helping to preserve along
to the laws of the subject

Respect the socio-cultural authenticity of host

communities by preserving its cultural attractions,
its traditional values & architecture.

Ensure the development of viable economic

activities that provide socio-economic benefits; such
as employment opportunities, income generation, &
social service to host communities, which contribute
to improve living conditions
(General law of tourism, article

Tourism Plan 2007-2012

1.
2.

3.
4.

Tourism as a national priority

Improve the competitiveness &
diversification of national tourism by
ensuring sustainable tourism development
Develop programs to promote quality
tourism services & satisfaction
Update & strength the tourism sectors
regulatory framework
(National Development Plan for
Tourism, 2007-2012 )

Sustainable tourism
planning for the
destinations

Support for regional, state and

local tourism development
Promote the sustainable
development of tourism
Promoting the growth of supply
Promoting the expansion of
infrastructure
(National Tourism Policy Review of
Mexico, 2001)

Sustainable Destinations ?

Acapulco
Cabo San Lucas
Cancun

Source: Mejores Playas, 201

Source: Descubra, 2010

Source:Viajes Ole, 201

Why the policies and

planning have not achieved
their goals so far?

Lack of commitment
Carrying capacity is exceeded
Inadequate infrastructure
Lack of training support
Ruin of protected areas
Unsuccessful regulate programs

Source: El Universo,
2010

How can policies &

planning improve?

Commitment
Create new/more sustainable
programs
Encouraging people to respect the
environment
Respecting protected
areas & carry capacity

Source: Portal Politico, 201

Despite the unsuccessful cases of

sustainable tourism development, planning &
policies; improvement could be made with
efficiently if the pertinent organizations
develop a vast strategy & create
commitment that redirects it into the right
path & helps it to better coordinate with the
government, NGOs & private business.
This will be a challenge, however it not
impossible.

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