RDS guidance on sustainable tourism development

The guidance set out in RG 4 seeks to apply this sustainable approach to tourism development in the following ways: • Promote a balanced approach that safeguards tourism infrastructure while benefiting society and the economy. Under this heading it is recognised that all new or extended infrastructure required to support the tourism industry needs to be sensitively sited with proper regard to both the tourism need and the natural and built environment. • Improve facilities for tourists in support of the Tourist Signature Destinations. Under this heading the RDS encourages a joined up approach amongst stakeholders in regard to investment in access, accommodation and visitor facilities so as to effectively support the Destinations and secure maximum tourism benefit. • Encourage environmentally sustainable tourism development. Under this heading the RDS recognises that the development of tourism infrastructure needs to be appropriate to the location to ensure that the natural assets are protected and enhanced.