Geography GCSE
Sustainable tourism
What Sustainable tourism means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sustainable tourism
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Reference: AQA
Management that aims for sustainability, balancing economic income with environmental protection rather than stopping tourism entirely.
Topics that use Sustainable tourism
- Glacial landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
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Using Sustainable tourism in the exam
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