History of Sustainable Tourism
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History of Sustainable Tourism

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What criticism did sustainable tourism primarily evolve from?

  • Tourism's lengthy history and tradition
  • The rapid decline of natural resources
  • Unprincipled growth and environmental impacts (correct)
  • The high cost of tourism for consumers

    • Which researcher was among the first to address the negative environmental impacts of tourism?

  • Agenda 21
  • Mathieson and Wall
  • Jost Krippendorf (correct)
  • Brundlandt

    • How is sustainable tourism defined by Mathieson and Wall?

  • Exclusively through environmental preservation efforts
  • Only in economic terms
  • By its economical, physical, and social impacts (correct)
  • In terms of social impacts only

    • What is the main goal of the Brundlandt Commission's definition of sustainable development?

    <p>Ensuring needs of the present do not compromise future generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following documents was adopted at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit?

    <p>Agenda 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Since what time frame has international concern about the sustainability of tourism increased?

    <p>Since the early 90s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What area did the Rio Conference fail to extensively address?

    <p>Environmental and social impacts of tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Since the early 90s, the concept of sustainable tourism has begun to gain traction in which sectors?

    <p>Primarily in academic circles and less among tourism entrepreneurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant global agreement was adopted by all UN Member States in 2015?

    <p>The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development?

    <p>2017</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage increase in demand for sustainable destinations was recorded between 2014 and 2015?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Responsible Tourism?

    <p>Creating better living conditions for local communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tourism denotes practices aligned with natural, social, and community values?

    <p>Alternative Tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What publication marked the birth of the concept of sustainable tourism?

    <p>Journal of Sustainable Tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines Ecotourism?

    <p>Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial aspect of the initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable tourism?

    <p>Encouraging all actors to take collective responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What main shift in focus did David Weaver identify in sustainable tourism?

    <p>From tourist satisfaction to host community wellbeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception might people have about sustainable tourism?

    <p>Sustainable tourism only benefits tourists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year was dedicated to Eco-tourism by the UNWTO?

    <p>2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of Agenda 21 released in 1996?

    <p>Integrating tourism into sustainability discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative was launched in 2002 to align with the Millennium Development Goals?

    <p>Sustainable Tourism - Eliminating Poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT one of the four themes selected for the International Year of Ecotourism?

    <p>Impact of tourism on local culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which conference recognized the importance of sustainable tourism in its final document titled ‘The future we want’?

    <p>RIO+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of small companies in sustainable tourism?

    <p>They aim to support the community and protect culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Sustainable Tourism

    • Sustainable tourism evolved as a response to the negative impacts of tourism in the 1970s.
    • Jost Krippendorf, a Swiss researcher, was among the first to write about the negative environmental impacts of tourism.
    • Mathieson and Wall (1982) defined sustainable tourism based on its economic, physical, and social impacts.
    • The concept of sustainable development, which emphasizes meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs, was defined by the Brundlandt Commission in 1987.
    • The 1992 Rio Earth Summit, with the adoption of Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the Statement of principles for the Sustainable Management of Forests, marked a significant step towards global sustainable development.
    • The international community's concern for the sustainability of tourism has steadily grown since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
    • The Journal of Sustainable Tourism was first published in 1993, marking a significant milestone in the development of the concept of sustainable tourism within academic circles.
    • David Weaver, a prominent figure in the sustainable tourism movement, emphasized the shift in focus from tourist well-being to the well-being of the host community.
    • In 1996, the World Tourism Organization, the World Travel & Tourism Council, and the Earth Council released their own Action Plan 21, aiming to integrate tourism into broader sustainability discussions.
    • 2002 was declared the International Year of Ecotourism by the UNWTO, highlighting four key themes: ecotourism policy and planning, regulation, marketing and promotion, and monitoring costs and benefits.
    • The World Tourism Organization launched the Sustainable Tourism - Eliminating Poverty program in 2002, aligning with the Millennium Development Goals.
    • The importance of sustainable tourism was recognized in the “The future we want” document from the 2012 RIO+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
    • The 2015 Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by all UN member states as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, further reinforced commitment to sustainability across all sectors, including tourism.
    • The International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, declared in 2017, highlighted ongoing efforts to promote sustainable tourism globally.
    • Demand for sustainable destinations increased by nearly 50% between 2014 and 2015, signifying a growing awareness of sustainable practices among travelers.
    • There’s increasing awareness and sensitization of all actors involved in the evolution of the sustainable tourism sector, which is supported by data.

    Types of Sustainable Tourism

    • Responsible Tourism is about making places better for both residents and visitors. It involves promoting responsible practices among operators, hoteliers, governments, local people, and tourists to make tourism more sustainable.
    • Alternative Tourism focuses on aligning with natural, social, and community values, allowing hosts and guests to experience positive and worthwhile interactions.
    • Ecotourism emphasizes responsible travel to natural areas, aiming to conserve the environment, sustain local communities, and promote interpretation and education.

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    Explore the evolution of sustainable tourism since the 1970s, highlighting key contributors like Jost Krippendorf and significant milestones such as the 1987 Brundlandt Commission report and the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. This quiz will enhance your understanding of the principles and practices that aim to minimize tourism's environmental impact while promoting sustainable development.

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