Therefore ATIA is unique, and appropriate, because it dovetails the strongest recommendations
from the impact assessment literature (focus on issues and implications) and from the tourism
planning literature (need for better planning that incorporates community interests) into an
approach that is consistent with most l egislated requirements (environmental certificates/permits)
in addition to having a high probability of being implemented (by educating and building the
capacity of the developer in environmental management). The role of the impact analysit in
ATIA is critical, as they must get buy - in from all stakeholders as to the value of the approach. In
addition, the analyst(s) must have additional skills (e.g., facilitation) besides knowledge of
tourism and impact assessment. Rather than simply follow the regulated steps, or become buried
by technical data, the impact analyst(s) conducting an ATIA should incorporate: