Having a monitoring system in place can help transform sustainable tourism from a fuzzy concept to a clear set of measurable objectives against which progress is assessed, information is generated, Knowledge enhanced and positive action taken to assist in a transition towards more sustainable tourism.
Nevertheless, monitoring such a multifarious concept as sustainable tourism also carries its share of risks, complications and challenges.It can be costly and time consuming to develop indicators and devise a monitoring system. It requires a degree of technical expertise and long-term commitment to monitor and report on indicators on a regular basis.