Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>This chapter provides a comprehensive evaluation of emerging tourism approaches developed within the framework of sustainability. Traditional tourism models have brought about various challenges, such as the overexploitation of natural resources, the commercialization of cultural heritage, and the marginalization of local communities. These issues have revealed that tourism should not solely focus on economic gain but also bear responsibility for environmental protection, cultural sustainability, and the promotion of social welfare.</jats:p> <jats:p>The chapter begins by defining the concept of sustainable tourism and proceeds to analyze its environmental, economic, and sociocultural dimensions in detail. It explains the fundamental goals and principles of sustainable tourism and discusses the opportunities and challenges encountered in implementing policies and practices based on these principles. Sustainable tourism approaches, such as responsible tourism, alternative tourism, ecotourism, and community-based tourism, are examined both theoretically and practically, highlighting their contributions to the ongoing transformation of the tourism sector. Additionally, the importance of monitoring and evaluating this transformation through sustainability indicators is emphasized.</jats:p>