Once we've agreed to the criteria, we can all work together and as individuals to ensure that these criteria are followed. Eventually the companies themselves will follow the criteria and those winning the bids will help to ensure the implementation of these criteria thereby ensuring their business survival and the continuance of the Islands lifestyle. What it takes in the business Sustainable tourism is not what comes after resource extraction. It takes commitment and planning now. Decisions about resource extraction today could help or hinder the success of an economy based partly on sustainable tourism.
Authenticity is key.
So is uniqueness - that which makes us different and makes people want to commit the time and dollars to come here must be kept authentic. If we become like other places, there will be no point in tourists coming here and so most won't. This is not to say that tourism should be the only industry on-Island. But for everyone, there is a need to plan now, before the options decrease so far there are few choices. Impacts from tourists will be felt by others - industries, individuals and various services.