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Sustainable tourism is a holistic approach to travel that prioritizes environmental protection, social equity, and cultural diversity, while promoting economic viability and improving the quality of life for host communities. With its roots in sustainable development, this concept has gained broad consensus as a necessary framework for mitigating the negative impacts of tourism. The United Nations World Tourism Organization emphasizes the importance of sustainable tourism practices, which can help preserve natural and cultural areas. However, the challenges of implementing sustainable tourism practices are significant, and reportedly, issues such as pollution and cultural degradation threaten the very destinations that tourists seek to visit.