Natural and Cultural Heritage

Developing a publicly available and regularly updated inventory for all assets and attraction centers in the destination, including natural and cultural heritage areas

Conserving the cultural heritage, preserving the cultural artifacts and managing the impacts of tourism on the culture

Designing and implementing the preservation, authenticity and esthetic presentation of cultural resources in accordance with globally recognized standards

Preserving the intangible cultural heritage, local lifestyle and culture

Ensuring that visitors arriving at the destination respect the culture and values of the local people

Protecting nature, natural resources, plant and animal species, wildlife, monitoring the impacts of tourism on nature

Taking into account the criteria including plant selection suitable for the climate and topography of the region, water consumption and resistance to disease or insect infestation in tourism facilities

Limiting the use of chemicals in the maintenance of green areas, opting for the accurate plant combinations that consume less water

Using the topography and landscape of the area as tourism attraction

Avoiding landscape and urban sprawl that adversely affects natural views