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Project Code [2008-SD-MS-2-S1]

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Project title

ACHIEVing Sustainable Tourism Management ? Putting the DIT-ACHIEV Model into Practice

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

Lead Applicant

Sheila Flanagan

Project Abstract

Tourism is unique - it is composed of a broad range of interlinked activities that make up the industry, ranging from accommodation to travel and from activity to ancillary and support structures. Because of this, it has a complex matrix of potential impacts on various aspects of the environment. Building on the team?s previous EPA funded project this research will operationalise the DIT-ACHIEV model, testing it in a real situation, and thereby moving towards establishing it as the national benchmark tool for the mitigation of impacts and management of tourism in a sustainable manner. The direct outputs of this project are fourfold:? A fully tested and operationalised DIT-ACHIEV Model of Sustainable Tourism Indicators;? Dissemination of the model (through national / regional workshops), and its positioning as the national benchmark for sustainable tourism management;? Academic publications, to promote the model; ? Professional publications / manuals to assist implementation.In addition the following outputs will be achieved? Networking and building of research capacity in the area of sustainable tourism within the School of Hospitality Management and Tourism? Feasibility testing for the development of a computer assisted version of the model.

Grant Approved

�166,085.75

Research Hub

Sustainability

Research Theme

Socio-Economic Considerations

Start Date

13/10/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

13/10/2011