The destination enables and promotes public participation in sustainable destination planning and management. Local communities’ aspirations, concerns and satisfaction with tourism sustainability and destination management are regularly monitored and publicly reported, and action is taken in response to them. The destination has a system to enhance local understanding of sustainable tourism opportunities and challenges and to build the capacity of communities to respond.
Example: Park City, Utah, USA
Visit Park City has embraced a holistic approach to balance tourism with community and environmental needs. Through the GSTC Destination Assessment, resident sentiment surveys, and public consultations, concerns about overtourism, infrastructure strain, and environmental impacts were identified. Insights from over 2,600 stakeholders shaped a Sustainable Tourism Plan focused on stewardship, collaboration, and aligning visitors with the community’s vision for a sustainable future.
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GSTC Destination Assessment Summit County 2022
Sustainable Tourism Plan Park City & Summit County, Utah
Resident Sentiment Situation Assessment Visit Park City
Stewardship in Park City Park City Chamber
