Contents

Towards a new tourism culture in islands
Sustainable tourism, a new development model
Islands
Putting theory into practice

Concepts and definitions
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Tourism
Responsible Tourism
Rural Tourism
Eco-tourism
Green Tourism
Other forms of tourism
Eco-labels
Environmental Management System
Eco-audit
Standards
Quality
Eco-tourist Quality
Code of Ethics
Best Practice Guidelines
Carrying Capacity

Tools for managing sustainable tourism
Codes of conduct
Characteristics of tourist eco-labels
Best Practice Guidelines, the first step
Environmental Management Systems in the tourist sector
Standards

Best practices in island tourist industry

Energy

Water

Solid Waste

Effluents and emissions

Elimination of foci of contamination
and environmentally prejudicial products

Building, Environment and Landscaping

Best purchasing practices

General recommendations

Information and Services

Future Strategies for island destinations

Planning of sustainable tourism
The integrated management of coastal areas
The case of transport
Recourse to telematics

Declarations and documents

Barbados Conference - Action Programme
Charter for Sustainable Tourism
European Island Agenda
Rio Declaration
Berlin Declaration

Bibliography and contacts