Governing Green Travel: Legal: Economic Frameworks for Sustainable Tourism

Abstract

Sustainable tourism refers to tourism that reduces negative impacts while enhancing benefits for natural habitats and local populations, and can be conducted perpetually without depleting the resources it relies upon. The study analyses the legal and economic aspects of green mobility, focusing on coherence and efficacy. There is too little enforcement, and coordination between institutions is inadequate. Research indicates a need for integrated models of tourism governance that incorporate legal and economic strategies. Tourism has been a major contributor to the GDP and employment growth. However, its rapid expansion has also had negative effects on the environment, leading to increased pollution and strain on natural resources. There is a need for a sustainable tourism framework to balance environmental care, social justice, and economic growth. Appropriate legal, economic and stakeholder-driven strategies to achieve sustainable tourism are fundamental and can be further integrated into integrated governance approaches.