It looks at ways in which the UK can take steps towards the achievement of sustainable development over the next 20 to 30 years. The Government's vision for sustainable development is a very simple idea. It is about ensuring a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come.
Tourism is woven through today's way of life and it is becoming increasingly important.
A growing number of people travel for both business and leisure and many communities are the hosts at tourism destinations. It has a huge impact on the national and local economy, on lifestyle, culture, and on the use of resources. Tourism is one of the most successful sectors of the UK economy. The industry has the potential to grow rapidly. The economic and social opportunities associated with tourism will only be sustained if care is taken of the fabric on which tourism in the UK depends - the unique environment, heritage, culture, and the diversity of landscape and local communities.