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Information for teachers, students and researchers
 
To assist you in finding relevant, up-to-date information relating to sustainable tourism, suitable for educational purposes, we have put together a list of online resources. These range from academic papers and articles, to educational games and information on studying abroad.
 

Hosted by the Institute of Development Studies in Sussex, there are over 200 tourism reports online with a particular focus on tourism as development and community-based initiatives. You can also sign up to the e-bulletin
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E-review of tourism research

An online journal of tourism research papers with access to full documents
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Introduction to Sustainable Tourism

An easy to read introduction to the environmental, socio-cultural and economic impacts of tourism. Published by UNEP's Tourism Unit.
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Pro-Poor Tourism

Created by the Pro-Poor Tourism Partnership, this website provides up-to-date information on Pro-Poor Tourism i.e. tourism that results in increased net benefits for poor people. A number of downloadable research reports are available and you can also sign up for a newsletter.
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Tearfund: Right to Know Campaign

An introduction to Tearfund's (a Christian development NGO) responsible tourism campaign. The site includes downloadable research reports into consumer attitudes and tour operator practices as well as leaflets and videos to order.
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Tourism Information Network

A directory of links for tourism consultants and researchers. The site also includes links to information on international work and studying abroad.
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The Tourism Game

This is a role playing exercise to explore the costs and benefits of the development of a tourist industry. The game is based in the hypothetical country of Latasica and brings together a number of different issues connected with tourism. Suitable for students aged 14+
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Travellers Codes and Guidelines

A set of links to published travellers codes and guidelines.
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Other Key Tourism-Related Websites - A set of links to published travellers codes and guidelines.

   
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