Author(s)

C. Pforr

Abstract

In the tourism context the sustainability paradigm can be seen as a key driver for public policy development. Indeed, governments have become extremely canny in making all the right noises without, however, at the same time actually effecting major fundamental policy shifts in the direction of sustainable development. But there is a strong argument in favour of fundamental reforms based on the frequently discussed characteristics of the tourism system and its inherent manifolded shortcomings such as its highly fragmented and little coordinated nature, a lack in information exchange and often unclear responsibilities. These are major obstacles that the machinery of government must address, impediments that demand of the political system a high degree of adaptability and flexibility, combined with an ability to accommodate farreaching reforms in its own processes and structures

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