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Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable Tourism
Content Outline
• Definition of terms and concepts
• Principles of Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism in Yellowstone National Park
• Assessment of the Destination
• Conclusion
Sustainable Development- A corner Stone
• Sustainable development is development that
meets the needs of the present generation
without compromising the ability of the future
generation to meet their own needs
(WCED,1987).
• Overall sustainability involves 3 essential
concepts: environmental sustainability,
economic sustainability, and social
sustainability (Huang, 2011).
Sustainable Tourism (ST)
• ST is a complex and evolving concept.
• Meets the needs of present tourists and host
regions while protecting and enhancing
opportunities for the future. It is conceived as
leading to management of all resources in such a
way that economic, social and aesthetic needs
can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural
integrity, essential ecological processes, biological
diversity and life support systems. (UNWTO,
2002).
Sustainable Tourism
• It is vital that any definition of sustainable
tourism emphasizes the environment, social,
and economic elements of the tourism system
(Swarbrooke, 1999).
• Sustainable tourism is rooted in the concept of
Sustainable Development.
Sustainable Tourism
• All the stakeholders in tourism development
should safeguard the natural environment
with a view to achieving sound, continuous
and sustainable economic growth geared to
satisfying equitably the needs and aspirations
of present and future generations (UNWTO
(n,d) in Global Code of Ethics for Tourism).
Aims and Principles of ST
• Minimize the negative impacts of tourist
industry in terms of environment, social-
cultural and economic aspects;
• Maximize the positive contribution from
tourist industry, and enlarging the benefits for
local residents and visitors, protecting natural
resources and cultural heritages.
Sustainable Tourism Principles
• Economic viability
• Local Prosperity
• Employment Quality
• Social equity
• Visitor fulfillment
• Local control
• Community well-being
• Cultural richness
• Physical integrity
• Biological diversity
• Resource efficiency
• Environmental purity
Sustainable Tourism
Principles of Sustainable Tourism
• Enhance the well-being of communities.
• Support the protection of the natural and
cultural environment.
• Recognize product quality and tourists’
satisfaction and
• Apply adaptive management and monitoring.
(UNESCO & UNEP, n.d.)
Sustainable Tourism
• It is important to note that different stakeholders
involved in the tourism business are responsible
for the implementation of different parts of the
principles. Governments, tourism businesses,
local communities, NGOs and the tourists can all
contribute to make tourism more sustainable. In
order to achieve the goals of sustainable tourism,
the different actors should cooperate and
stimulate each other to put the principles into
practice.
Yellowstone National Park
• The vast natural forest of Yellowstone National
Park covers nearly 9,000 km2 ; 96% of the park
lies in Wyoming, 3% in Montana and 1% in Idaho.
• Yellowstone contains half of all the world's known
geothermal features.
• Established in 1872, Yellowstone is equally known
for its numerous wildlife.
• Yellowstone still serves as a global resource
conservation and tourism model for public and
management. (US National Park Service, 2014).
Yellowstone National Park- A Popular Destination
• Contains extraordinary scenic treasures including
the world’s largest collection of geysers, the
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River,
numerous waterfalls, and great herds of wildlife .
• The park is one of the few remaining intact large
ecosystems in the northern temperate zone of
the earth.
• One of North America's foremost refuges for rare
plant and animal species and also functions as a
model for ecosystem processes.
Sustainable Tourism
YNP and Sustainable Tourism
• Collaborates with the public and private
partners to promote sustainable tourism and
apply its principles in the present sectors.
• Partners include: National Park Service,
Delaware North Companies, Xanterra Parks &
Lodges, government agencies, Yellowstone
Park Service Stations, The Yellowstone
Association.
Implementation of Sustainable Principles
Solid Waste Management & Recycling-:
 Diverted 73% of waste from disposal in landfill by
composting, reuse, and recycling programs
 recycled or reused over 2 million pounds of waste.
 Recycles all used automotive batteries, tires, Freon,
antifreeze and paint solvents in vehicle and building
maintenance operations.
 Reuses cardboard boxes and packing materials for mail
orders and deliveries whenever possible.
 Reuses old laundry bins for transporting recycling
materials at locations.
Implementing Sustainable principles
 Recycles approximately 10,000 gallons of cooking oil
and grease annually.
 In 2011, we were able to donate 141,000 pounds of
used mattresses and 37,000 pounds in linens to non-
profits and businesses.
 Began recycling pillows and CD/DVDs in 2009.
 Recycles all electronic waste; 2011 amount was nearly
10,000 pounds. In 2008, we also instituted a consumer-
electronics recycling program for employees.
 Produces recycled picnic tables. Each table contains
3,750 recycled glass bottles, totaling 1,500 pounds of
recycled glass per table.
Implementing the Principles
Transportation and Energy:
To assist with conserving fuel and transportation
management, employees now complete a
mileage log for all trips in company vehicles.
Purchases new vehicles at the most fuel-efficient
in their category according to the DOE website.
Leases 50 new four-stroke snowmobiles that are
65% more fuel-efficient, result in reduced
hydrocarbon emissions and are much quieter
than two-stroke engines.
Implementing the Principles
 Yellowstone has included the purchase of Renewable
Energy Credits (RECs) in their environmental portfolio.
For 2011, YNP purchased 5,300,000 kilowatt hours
(kWh) of American Wind from Renewable Choice
Energy.
 Upgraded Mammoth Dining room lights with 330 LED
lights from Eco-Story, which will save 86,000 kwh and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 67
tons annually.
 Rebuilds vehicles, thereby reducing the need for
natural resources and energy to generate new vehicles.
Implementing the Principles
Other salient practices:
 Replaces towels and linens in guest rooms after three
days to reduce water and detergent use unless visitors
request more frequent replacement.
 In 2008, Xanterra’s engineering department designed,
tested, and implemented equipment that allows
10,000 gallons of cooking oil generated from food
service to be injected directly into the boiler system for
fuel. This project achieves significant environmental
gains, most notably by reducing annual carbon dioxide
emissions by 223,800 pounds from the replacement of
10,000 gallons of diesel fuel with cooking oil.
Concessioners and Sustainability
In 2013, the the YNP Lodges used:
9% Less water
12 % less electricity
60% Less landfill waste
34% of food sourced from sustainable
producers.
Concessioners and Sustainability
Xanterra operates 34 Restaurants that strive to
support local farms, ranches, fisheries, and
breweries. This enables economic sustainability
of local businesses.
The Mammoth Dining Room -Xanterra’s first
certified green restaurant. To achieve this
designation, they excelled in the areas of
sustainable energy, food, water, waste,
disposables, furnishings and building materials,
chemical safety, and pollution reduction.
SOURCE: Xanterra Parks&Lodges
Implementation by Concessioners
• Delaware North Companies: GreenPath program
focuses on reducing environmental impacts in
Yellowstone.
• In 2012 DNC was awarded the Montana State
EcoStar Award for pollution prevention efforts for
the fifth consecutive year.
• Medcor: In 2012 Medcor has improved and
grown its sustainability program, while
maintaining quality medical care for both visitors
and employees.
Implementation by Concessioners
• Yellowstone Park Service Stations (YPSS):YPSS
has taken the initiative to design a new bear
proof recycle and trash bin currently being
tested at West Yellowston’s Grizzly Bear
Recovery Center.
• The Yellowstone Association: As the park’s
official partner in education, YA strives to
inspire, educate, and preserve the natural
wonder that is Yellowstone National Park.
Certification and Awards
• Green Seal™ Lodging Bronze-level Certification of Lake
Yellowstone Hotel, 2014 .
• Yellowstone’s environmental management system has
achieved ISO 14001 certification since 2004
• EPA Energy Star Partner, 2003
• Trip Advisor GreenLeaders Gold Level: Old Faithful
Snow Lodge; Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins;
Grant Village; Lake Yellowstone Hotel .
• TIA Odyssey Awards, Geotourism Award for Sustaining
the Environment of a Place, National Geographic
Traveler, 2007 .
Conclusion
• YNP has, in partnership with concessioners
and stakeholders has shown efforts in
implementing sustainable principles to
achieve sustainable tourism. As Yellowstone
continues to integrate sustainable projects
and reporting into normal operating
procedures and projects, employees, partners
and visitors will more clearly see what actions
the park is taking to improve sustainability
efforts.
References
• Lordkipanidze, M. (2002). Enhancing Entrepreneurship in Rural
Tourism for Sustainable Regional Development. IIIEE Reports 2002:10
• Swarbrooke, J. 1999. Sustainable Tourism Management. UK: CAB
International.
• UNWTO (n.d). Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
• UNESCO & UNEP (n.d). Sustainable Tourism Development in UNESCO
Designated Sites in South-Eastern Europe. UNESCO
• UNESCO. 2015. Yellowstone National Park. Retrieved from
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/28
• WCED. (1987).World Commission on Environment and Development
(1987), Our common future. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Xanterra. 2014. Our Softer Footprint. Corporate Social Responsibility
Report. USA: Xanterra.
• Yellowstone National Park. 2012. The Greenstone Sustainability
Report.
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Sustainable Tourism

  • 3. Content Outline • Definition of terms and concepts • Principles of Sustainable Tourism • Tourism in Yellowstone National Park • Assessment of the Destination • Conclusion
  • 4. Sustainable Development- A corner Stone • Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs (WCED,1987). • Overall sustainability involves 3 essential concepts: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability, and social sustainability (Huang, 2011).
  • 5. Sustainable Tourism (ST) • ST is a complex and evolving concept. • Meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future. It is conceived as leading to management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems. (UNWTO, 2002).
  • 6. Sustainable Tourism • It is vital that any definition of sustainable tourism emphasizes the environment, social, and economic elements of the tourism system (Swarbrooke, 1999). • Sustainable tourism is rooted in the concept of Sustainable Development.
  • 7. Sustainable Tourism • All the stakeholders in tourism development should safeguard the natural environment with a view to achieving sound, continuous and sustainable economic growth geared to satisfying equitably the needs and aspirations of present and future generations (UNWTO (n,d) in Global Code of Ethics for Tourism).
  • 8. Aims and Principles of ST • Minimize the negative impacts of tourist industry in terms of environment, social- cultural and economic aspects; • Maximize the positive contribution from tourist industry, and enlarging the benefits for local residents and visitors, protecting natural resources and cultural heritages.
  • 9. Sustainable Tourism Principles • Economic viability • Local Prosperity • Employment Quality • Social equity • Visitor fulfillment • Local control • Community well-being • Cultural richness • Physical integrity • Biological diversity • Resource efficiency • Environmental purity
  • 11. Principles of Sustainable Tourism • Enhance the well-being of communities. • Support the protection of the natural and cultural environment. • Recognize product quality and tourists’ satisfaction and • Apply adaptive management and monitoring. (UNESCO & UNEP, n.d.)
  • 12. Sustainable Tourism • It is important to note that different stakeholders involved in the tourism business are responsible for the implementation of different parts of the principles. Governments, tourism businesses, local communities, NGOs and the tourists can all contribute to make tourism more sustainable. In order to achieve the goals of sustainable tourism, the different actors should cooperate and stimulate each other to put the principles into practice.
  • 13. Yellowstone National Park • The vast natural forest of Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 9,000 km2 ; 96% of the park lies in Wyoming, 3% in Montana and 1% in Idaho. • Yellowstone contains half of all the world's known geothermal features. • Established in 1872, Yellowstone is equally known for its numerous wildlife. • Yellowstone still serves as a global resource conservation and tourism model for public and management. (US National Park Service, 2014).
  • 14. Yellowstone National Park- A Popular Destination • Contains extraordinary scenic treasures including the world’s largest collection of geysers, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, numerous waterfalls, and great herds of wildlife . • The park is one of the few remaining intact large ecosystems in the northern temperate zone of the earth. • One of North America's foremost refuges for rare plant and animal species and also functions as a model for ecosystem processes.
  • 16. YNP and Sustainable Tourism • Collaborates with the public and private partners to promote sustainable tourism and apply its principles in the present sectors. • Partners include: National Park Service, Delaware North Companies, Xanterra Parks & Lodges, government agencies, Yellowstone Park Service Stations, The Yellowstone Association.
  • 17. Implementation of Sustainable Principles Solid Waste Management & Recycling-:  Diverted 73% of waste from disposal in landfill by composting, reuse, and recycling programs  recycled or reused over 2 million pounds of waste.  Recycles all used automotive batteries, tires, Freon, antifreeze and paint solvents in vehicle and building maintenance operations.  Reuses cardboard boxes and packing materials for mail orders and deliveries whenever possible.  Reuses old laundry bins for transporting recycling materials at locations.
  • 18. Implementing Sustainable principles  Recycles approximately 10,000 gallons of cooking oil and grease annually.  In 2011, we were able to donate 141,000 pounds of used mattresses and 37,000 pounds in linens to non- profits and businesses.  Began recycling pillows and CD/DVDs in 2009.  Recycles all electronic waste; 2011 amount was nearly 10,000 pounds. In 2008, we also instituted a consumer- electronics recycling program for employees.  Produces recycled picnic tables. Each table contains 3,750 recycled glass bottles, totaling 1,500 pounds of recycled glass per table.
  • 19. Implementing the Principles Transportation and Energy: To assist with conserving fuel and transportation management, employees now complete a mileage log for all trips in company vehicles. Purchases new vehicles at the most fuel-efficient in their category according to the DOE website. Leases 50 new four-stroke snowmobiles that are 65% more fuel-efficient, result in reduced hydrocarbon emissions and are much quieter than two-stroke engines.
  • 20. Implementing the Principles  Yellowstone has included the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) in their environmental portfolio. For 2011, YNP purchased 5,300,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of American Wind from Renewable Choice Energy.  Upgraded Mammoth Dining room lights with 330 LED lights from Eco-Story, which will save 86,000 kwh and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 67 tons annually.  Rebuilds vehicles, thereby reducing the need for natural resources and energy to generate new vehicles.
  • 21. Implementing the Principles Other salient practices:  Replaces towels and linens in guest rooms after three days to reduce water and detergent use unless visitors request more frequent replacement.  In 2008, Xanterra’s engineering department designed, tested, and implemented equipment that allows 10,000 gallons of cooking oil generated from food service to be injected directly into the boiler system for fuel. This project achieves significant environmental gains, most notably by reducing annual carbon dioxide emissions by 223,800 pounds from the replacement of 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel with cooking oil.
  • 22. Concessioners and Sustainability In 2013, the the YNP Lodges used: 9% Less water 12 % less electricity 60% Less landfill waste 34% of food sourced from sustainable producers.
  • 23. Concessioners and Sustainability Xanterra operates 34 Restaurants that strive to support local farms, ranches, fisheries, and breweries. This enables economic sustainability of local businesses. The Mammoth Dining Room -Xanterra’s first certified green restaurant. To achieve this designation, they excelled in the areas of sustainable energy, food, water, waste, disposables, furnishings and building materials, chemical safety, and pollution reduction.
  • 25. Implementation by Concessioners • Delaware North Companies: GreenPath program focuses on reducing environmental impacts in Yellowstone. • In 2012 DNC was awarded the Montana State EcoStar Award for pollution prevention efforts for the fifth consecutive year. • Medcor: In 2012 Medcor has improved and grown its sustainability program, while maintaining quality medical care for both visitors and employees.
  • 26. Implementation by Concessioners • Yellowstone Park Service Stations (YPSS):YPSS has taken the initiative to design a new bear proof recycle and trash bin currently being tested at West Yellowston’s Grizzly Bear Recovery Center. • The Yellowstone Association: As the park’s official partner in education, YA strives to inspire, educate, and preserve the natural wonder that is Yellowstone National Park.
  • 27. Certification and Awards • Green Seal™ Lodging Bronze-level Certification of Lake Yellowstone Hotel, 2014 . • Yellowstone’s environmental management system has achieved ISO 14001 certification since 2004 • EPA Energy Star Partner, 2003 • Trip Advisor GreenLeaders Gold Level: Old Faithful Snow Lodge; Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins; Grant Village; Lake Yellowstone Hotel . • TIA Odyssey Awards, Geotourism Award for Sustaining the Environment of a Place, National Geographic Traveler, 2007 .
  • 28. Conclusion • YNP has, in partnership with concessioners and stakeholders has shown efforts in implementing sustainable principles to achieve sustainable tourism. As Yellowstone continues to integrate sustainable projects and reporting into normal operating procedures and projects, employees, partners and visitors will more clearly see what actions the park is taking to improve sustainability efforts.
  • 29. References • Lordkipanidze, M. (2002). Enhancing Entrepreneurship in Rural Tourism for Sustainable Regional Development. IIIEE Reports 2002:10 • Swarbrooke, J. 1999. Sustainable Tourism Management. UK: CAB International. • UNWTO (n.d). Global Code of Ethics for Tourism • UNESCO & UNEP (n.d). Sustainable Tourism Development in UNESCO Designated Sites in South-Eastern Europe. UNESCO • UNESCO. 2015. Yellowstone National Park. Retrieved from http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/28 • WCED. (1987).World Commission on Environment and Development (1987), Our common future. Oxford: Oxford University Press. • Xanterra. 2014. Our Softer Footprint. Corporate Social Responsibility Report. USA: Xanterra. • Yellowstone National Park. 2012. The Greenstone Sustainability Report.
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Editor's Notes

  1. An economically sustainable system must have the capacity of consecutively producing goods and services, to sustain a manageable level of government and external debt, also to ensure against the undermine of extreme unbalances in aspects of agriculture or manufacturing production. A socially sustainable system must accomplish an equitable distribution and opportunity, adequate provision of social services, consisting of health and education, gender equity, political accountability and participation. An environmentally sustainable system must sustains a steady resources foundation, avoiding an over exploitation of renewable resources, meanwhile preventing from a depletion of non-renewable resource. This contains maintenance of biodiversity, stable environment, and other ecosystem functions but not generally marked as economic resource.