A Renewable City
When one thinks of sustainability in the tourism industry, one's mind should go straight to the coastal seaport city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This is my favorite destination where the environment and how it is affected by tourism is front of mind for the destination as a whole. The DMO, Tourism Vancouver, provides information to tourists about their sustainability efforts which are considered a specialized form of destination planning where "the emphasis is on the long-term sustainability of natural, social, heritage and cultural resources." (Morrison 2013, pg. 63). This definition fits the destination of Vancouver perfectly for many reasons which are highlighted in this blog post entitled Sustainable Vancouver: A Renewable City. "Imagine a city where jobs and businesses are diverse and economically strong; where homes and offices have clean and comfortable environments, that are less expensive to heat and co