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For tourism to
succeed, it must improve the livelihoods of the local population,
aid environmental regeneration and conservation and empower local
communities
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The needs of local people
must be addressed first and they must be involved from the outset
in all aspects of conservation and development, including tourism
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The rights of
indigenous host communities, whether involved in tourism or not,
should be properly respected
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Local people are the
guardians of the natural and cultural resources that tourists come
to see and should be actively encouraged to take a leading role in
development and conservation
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Local people should be
in the mainstream of conservation activity where they feel
resources belong to them and therefore must be protected.
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The rational
management of tourism should contribute significantly to the
protection and development of the physical environment and cultural
heritage as well as improving the quality of life for local
communities
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Tourism should not
increase pressure on local resources. Decreasing or even
eliminating the use of local fuel wood for the tourism industry is
a priority, and of particular importance to the conservation of
mountain ecosystems. Use of alternative energy sources not only
reduces the need to burn wood in tourist lodges, but also provides
a source of energy in ordinary village households
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Training and manpower
development forms a major contribution towards realising the
benefits of tourism and serves to build bridges and install
confidence among communities and development organisations
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An appropriate level
of tourism receipts should be made available to finance
environmental management and conservation at the same time as
ensuring an overall improvement in the living standards of the
local community.
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Community
tourism projects should be encouraged
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11.
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Trails
should be built or repaired where necessary
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12.
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Porters
rights must be respected,
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