Visitor management: restrict the number of visitors eg: 100 in Antarctica., controlling movement of visitors eg: queuing at theme parks., controlling direction of flow of visitors eg: one-way system., maximum visa time limit for visitors eg: USA 90 days., Traffic management: restricting vehicle types eg: congestion charge., affordable and frequent public transport eg: London underground., adequate parking facilities eg: multi-storey, higher charges in cities. , park & ride schemes reduces traffic in cities., green & electric transport eg: low emission buses.., Planning & legislation: building regulations eg: earthquake resistant buildings in Japan., Planning permission means many stakeholders contribute to decisions., Heritage protection from UNESCO and conservation status., size and location of developments should be in keeping with the area., maintaining local styles eg: no skyscrapers in Lanzarote., EU legislation encourages sustainability eg: energy ratings., Visitor education: Help visitors to understand the site or destination., Publicise World Heritage Status to visitors., Guides should inform visitors of their traditions., Build lasting relationships with visitors even after leaving the destination., educate visitors about how they can reduce their impact on the environment., Controlling resources: managing waste by recycling especially plastic, using greener sources of energy eg: solar, wind., limit the number of swimming pools and fountains in hotels, Protecting natural areas: designating nature reserves so human activity is limited., eg: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority in Australia., wildlife conservation eg: educational safari in Kenya.,

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