Insights 6 - Sanitation and Tourism_Goa Feb 2018_ver 2.0

Speed Read

• Impact of poor water and sanitation services on Tourism and the local community
• Understanding and evaluating the current sanitation practices in popular tourist destinations in India
• Assessing the sanitation methods employed in Indian cities that attract tourists
• Deliberations on possible steps to augment sanitation measures in tourist friendly locations in India

For Tourism to Thrive, Achieving Hygiene and Sanitation is Critical

This includes efficient use of water, wastewater management and pollution control along with appropriate safety measures. Inconsistent sanitation standards at tourist places have a negative impact on both, tourism and the local community. As a consequence it is equally vital to develop infrastructure and effective systems for monitoring to make sure that hygiene and sanitation standards are maintained all across the value chain.