Cruise destinations need to develop and manage tourism-related activities
and services in a way that ensures their long term viability as a tourist destination.
Destinations, and attractions and facilities associated with them, should:
» develop and implement systems to manage and monitor their impacts;
» engage their supply chains, setting performance demands while supporting
suppliers to drive sustainability improvements;
» Implement measures to maximise socio-economic benefits resulting from
cruise tourism in the region, such as employing local labour and suppliers,
and involvement with surrounding communities;
» improve the environmental consequences of their activities, by enabling
and encouraging sustainable travel; sourcing sustainable materials and
food; minimising production of waste and emissions of light, air and
water pollution; and maximising efficiency of energy and water consumption;
» ensure that visitor satisfaction is maximised, through staff motivation,
addressing overcrowding issues, responsible marketing activities, feedback
mechanisms, and the development of high quality shore excursions;
» implement strategies to minimise costs through resource efficiency; and,
» preserve the distinctive character associated with their cultural heritage,
landscape attractiveness, and sensitive habitats and ecosystems