Tourism in and around protected areas must be designed as a vehicle
for conservation: building support; raising awareness of the many
important values of protected areas including ecological, cultural,
spiritual, aesthetic, recreational, and economic values, and generating
much needed income for conservation work for the protection of
biodiversity, ecosystem integrity and cultural heritage. Tourism should
also contribute to the quality of life of indigenous and local communities
provide incentives to support traditional customs and values, protect
and respect sacred sites, and acknowledge traditional knowledge.