WHY PLAN?

Planning is about taking care of people, by discovering

their needs and looking after their future.

Thrive in the midst of economic challenges!

·        Adaptive strategies for changing conditions

·        Planning as a process involves the community

·        Value-based encourages cultural retention

·        Creates employment

·        Increases the efficient use of resources

·        Identifies new resources

·        Keeps a team working together

·        Leads to long-term sustainability

Culture is the cornerstone of sustainability,

for all actions are based on beliefs. When development actions are culturally appropriate, culture is reinforced while basic needs are met. This book presents a value-based method for cultural tourism planning and development, coming from within the community context.