Understanding of tourist segments has been under-utilized in
predicting, managing, and positively influencing the trajectory
of tourism development. Numerous approaches can be
taken to reduce tourism impacts at the destinations, and
incorporate this “invisible population” into civil planning
efforts. Transportation options, solid waste management,
renewable energy options, recreation management, greenspace
protection options and local product development are
all options to reduce energy and material throughput while
maintaining the positive utility tourists receive on their visit
(Kelly et al., in press).