Environmental and Socio-Economic Impacts of Human Activities

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What is the negative impact of tourism on the environment?

Loss of natural resources/sites, destruction of sites, reduce biological diversity, destroy habitat for wildlife, pollute rivers and coasts, decline in environmental quality

What is the negative impact of tourism on economic and social aspects?

Economic leakage, increase in inflation rate, increase in prices of goods and services, increase in crime, increase in social problems, increase in tension between tourists and locals

What is quality in tourism?

Results of a process that implies satisfaction of all product and service needs, requirements and expectations of the consumers, at an acceptable price, and conformity with the underlying quality determinants

What is quality control?

Not only limited to satisfying the ecotourist market but also to conduct business in an environmentally and social-culturally sustainable way that goes beyond what is required by government regulation Signup and view all the answers

What is quality assurance?

A planned and systematic activity implemented in a quality system to ensure quality requirements are fulfilled Signup and view all the answers

What is certification?

A voluntary procedure that assesses, audits and gives assurance that a business, facility, product, process, service or management system meets specific standards and awards a marketable logo to those that meet or exceed baseline standards Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of certification for businesses?

Helps businesses improve, reduce operating costs, allow easier access to technical assistance and financing, provide marketing advantage Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of certification for consumers?

Provide environmentally and socially responsible choices, increase public awareness of responsible business practices, alert tourists to environmental and social issues, often provide better quality services Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of certification for government?

Help protect ecotourism destinations, raise industry standards, lower regulatory costs of environmental protection, require economic benefits to communities Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of certification for the environment and local communities?

Requires businesses to protect the environment, respect local culture and provide real economic and social benefits Signup and view all the answers

What is accreditation?

Certifying the certifier Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between certification and eco-labelling?

Certification determines compliance with a set of minimum standards, while eco-labelling is a process by which an award is given to a business activity based on a comparison with the best performance in the sector Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Negative Impacts of Tourism

Loss of natural resources and sites, including scenic beauty
Destruction of sites and reduction of biological diversity
Habitat destruction for wildlife and pollution of rivers and coasts
Decline in environmental quality
Negative economic and social impacts, including economic leakage, increased inflation, and crime

Needs of Tourists

Environmental and cultural sustainability
Quality of experience at an acceptable price
Accessibility and safety-health concerns

Quality in Tourism

Satisfaction of all product and service needs, requirements, and expectations of consumers at an acceptable price
Conformity with underlying quality determinants, including security, hygiene, accessibility, transparency, authenticity, and harmony with the human and natural environment

Quality Control and Assurance

Not limited to satisfying ecotourist markets, but also conducting business in an environmentally and socially sustainable way
A means to attain legitimacy with 'green' consumer markets, environmental NGOs, local communities, government, and other stakeholders
Planned and systematic activities to implement quality management and provide confidence that quality requirements are fulfilled

Certification and Accreditation

A voluntary procedure that assesses, audits, and gives assurance that a business, facility, product, process, service, or management system meets specific standards and awards a marketable logo
Indirectly reduces environmental impacts of tourism or ensures that tourism benefits the environment
Types of certification include first-party, second-party, and third-party certification
Process-based certification focuses onsystems for ensuring quality or environmental performance improvement, while performance-based certification focuses on compliance with objective outside criteria
Multiple levels of certification, including graded certification schemes, can motivate companies to improve ratings

Benefits of Certification

Benefits for certified businesses, including improved operations, reduced operating costs, easier access to technical assistance and financing, and marketing advantages
Benefits for consumers, including environmentally and socially responsible choices, increased public awareness, and better quality services
Benefits for government, including protection of ecotourism destinations, raised industry standards, and reduced regulatory costs
Benefits for the environment and local communities, including protection of the environment, respect for local culture, and real economic and social benefits

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This quiz covers the negative effects of human activities on the environment, including loss of natural resources and scenic beauty, as well as economic and social impacts such as inflation and crime.