Analysis of the concept of sustainability and its application in the politics of tourism in Colombia

The touristic activity always has stood by generating development in different economic sectors. Its main raw material is basic: it can go from a simple natural attraction, a tourist infrastructure, a party or, till a dish. However, this economic activity whose main asset is service and in which there aren't manufactured products, still is developing in many cases in an informal way and poorly planned, generating a deterioration of natural and cultural resources. This is why Colombia is currently formulating policies aimed at planning and regulation of this activity with a sustainable approach. However, the recognition and the enforcement of the sector have not been clear due to the way that the policy conceives sustainability hence, sustainable tourism. This work makes a critical tour through the manner how sustainability is embodied and applied in the tourist legislation.