Sustainable tourism: development models and natural resourse management

Abstract

.In contemporary global environmental challenges, climate change, and increasing anthropogenic pressure on the environment, sustainable development is becoming increasingly relevant, with sustainable tourism being a key component. Tourism activities, while having significant economic potential, can also pose a serious threat to the natural environment if resource management is not effectively implemented. This article aims to analyze existing sustainable tourism models and their effectiveness in the context of natural resource conservation. The study concludes that a range of sustainable development models are applied in contemporary tourism practices, with their efficacy varying depending on regional characteristics and the level of implementation of environmentally oriented strategies. Among the most effective models for achieving sustainability in tourism are the following: the green tourism model, which ensures a high level of environmental protection through the use of eco-friendly practices; the carrying capacity model, which allows for controlling the anthropogenic load on natural sites by limiting the flow of tourists; and the sustainable destination management model, which focuses on balancing economic, social, and environmental interests through coordination among all participants in the tourism process.