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What is the primary purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in tourism?
What is the primary purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in tourism?
- To promote tourism ventures without restrictions
- To evaluate potential environmental consequences of tourism developments (correct)
- To increase visitor numbers to popular destinations
- To decrease engagement with local communities
Which of the following describes an effective strategy for Visitor Behavior Management?
Which of the following describes an effective strategy for Visitor Behavior Management?
- Encouraging over-visitation to boost local economies
- Implementing strict laws without community support
- Promoting free access to all restricted areas
- Influencing visitor actions to foster environmental conservation (correct)
What is the significance of Community Engagement in Tourism?
What is the significance of Community Engagement in Tourism?
- To prioritize tourist opinions over local needs
- To ensure local communities are marginalized in decision-making
- To integrate local voices into tourism development processes (correct)
- To limit local involvement and investment in tourism
What is a key aspect of Capacity Management Strategies in tourism?
What is a key aspect of Capacity Management Strategies in tourism?
Which of the following best describes Sustainable Tourism Practices?
Which of the following best describes Sustainable Tourism Practices?
Why is tourism considered a discretionary activity?
Why is tourism considered a discretionary activity?
How does tourism contribute to economic growth compared to traditional sectors?
How does tourism contribute to economic growth compared to traditional sectors?
What role do governments see tourism playing in employment opportunities?
What role do governments see tourism playing in employment opportunities?
In what way is tourism linked to quality of life and well-being?
In what way is tourism linked to quality of life and well-being?
How is the concept of tourism viewed in relation to rights in developed countries?
How is the concept of tourism viewed in relation to rights in developed countries?
What is 'pro-poor' tourism and its intended impact?
What is 'pro-poor' tourism and its intended impact?
How do holidays serve as a defining feature of non-work for many people?
How do holidays serve as a defining feature of non-work for many people?
What recent developments have made global travel more accessible?
What recent developments have made global travel more accessible?
What role does TripAdvisor play in the modern tourism industry?
What role does TripAdvisor play in the modern tourism industry?
How did the management and planning of the Rio Olympiad impact tourism?
How did the management and planning of the Rio Olympiad impact tourism?
Explain the significance of the Disney model of customer care in tourism.
Explain the significance of the Disney model of customer care in tourism.
What are some challenges faced by Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) in promoting tourism?
What are some challenges faced by Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) in promoting tourism?
How has Brexit affected tourism in the UK?
How has Brexit affected tourism in the UK?
What is 'slow travel' and how does it contribute to sustainability?
What is 'slow travel' and how does it contribute to sustainability?
What innovative practices have Scandic Hotels implemented related to sustainability?
What innovative practices have Scandic Hotels implemented related to sustainability?
Describe the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for tour operators.
Describe the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for tour operators.
What environmental challenge is threatening the Maldives as a tourism destination?
What environmental challenge is threatening the Maldives as a tourism destination?
How has the Maldivian government attempted to address rising sea levels?
How has the Maldivian government attempted to address rising sea levels?
Why is sustainable tourism research significant since the 1990s?
Why is sustainable tourism research significant since the 1990s?
What was a key finding of Krippendorf's 1987 study on tourism?
What was a key finding of Krippendorf's 1987 study on tourism?
What does the UNWTO/UNEP guide focus on regarding tourism?
What does the UNWTO/UNEP guide focus on regarding tourism?
What critical perspective does Mowforth and Munt's book provide about tourism?
What critical perspective does Mowforth and Munt's book provide about tourism?
In what ways can tourism development impact local cultures and communities?
In what ways can tourism development impact local cultures and communities?
Why are the resources available for mitigating climate change impacts in the Maldives considered limited?
Why are the resources available for mitigating climate change impacts in the Maldives considered limited?
What are the four areas of experience consumers focus on in tourism?
What are the four areas of experience consumers focus on in tourism?
How has the growth of the internet impacted tourism experiences?
How has the growth of the internet impacted tourism experiences?
What is Web 2.0 and how is it significant to tourism?
What is Web 2.0 and how is it significant to tourism?
Which online travel site was mentioned as an example of consumer reviews?
Which online travel site was mentioned as an example of consumer reviews?
What has replaced the initial internet technologies in tourism marketing?
What has replaced the initial internet technologies in tourism marketing?
In what way do consumer experiences influence future tourism development?
In what way do consumer experiences influence future tourism development?
How does social media contribute to the tourism industry?
How does social media contribute to the tourism industry?
What role do ratings and reviews play in online travel bookings?
What role do ratings and reviews play in online travel bookings?
How has the economic crisis impacted countries highly dependent on tourism?
How has the economic crisis impacted countries highly dependent on tourism?
What percentage of exports did low-income countries derive from tourism in 2009?
What percentage of exports did low-income countries derive from tourism in 2009?
What role did the internet and technology play in the growth of tourism interest?
What role did the internet and technology play in the growth of tourism interest?
In which countries were the percentage drops in tourism revenue markedly higher during the economic crisis?
In which countries were the percentage drops in tourism revenue markedly higher during the economic crisis?
What consequences did the downsizing of tourism operations have in the Maldives?
What consequences did the downsizing of tourism operations have in the Maldives?
How did international tourism receipts reflect the interconnectedness of global tourism in 2013?
How did international tourism receipts reflect the interconnectedness of global tourism in 2013?
What trends have researchers linked to increasing household spending on travel and tourism?
What trends have researchers linked to increasing household spending on travel and tourism?
What was the impact of the economic crisis on female employees within the tourism sector?
What was the impact of the economic crisis on female employees within the tourism sector?
What is the pattern of tourism migration identified among elderly UK pensioners?
What is the pattern of tourism migration identified among elderly UK pensioners?
How many people in the UK reportedly own a second home?
How many people in the UK reportedly own a second home?
What range estimates are given for domestic second-home ownership in the USA?
What range estimates are given for domestic second-home ownership in the USA?
What are 'visiting friends and relatives' in the context of tourism?
What are 'visiting friends and relatives' in the context of tourism?
What has challenged existing definitions of tourism according to commentators?
What has challenged existing definitions of tourism according to commentators?
How does the definition of tourism provided by Chadwick (1994) encompass various activities?
How does the definition of tourism provided by Chadwick (1994) encompass various activities?
What term do people in the USA often mistakenly use when referring to tourism?
What term do people in the USA often mistakenly use when referring to tourism?
What is a significant characteristic of the tourism patterns mentioned in the context of locations like Tuscany, Malta, and Spain?
What is a significant characteristic of the tourism patterns mentioned in the context of locations like Tuscany, Malta, and Spain?
Flashcards
Visitor Behavior Management
Visitor Behavior Management
Strategies to encourage tourists to act in a way that protects the environment and social harmony.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment
A tool to predict and lessen the harm tourism can cause to the environment before new projects start.
Community Engagement in Tourism
Community Engagement in Tourism
Involving local people in tourism decisions to ensure benefits and avoid marginalization.
Capacity Management
Capacity Management
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Sustainable Tourism Practices
Sustainable Tourism Practices
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Tourism Impact
Tourism Impact
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Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable Tourism
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What is a 'green' meeting?
What is a 'green' meeting?
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Destination Management Organization (DMO)
Destination Management Organization (DMO)
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Slow Travel
Slow Travel
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Tourism Strategy
Tourism Strategy
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Repositioning a Resort
Repositioning a Resort
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Tourism: Discretionary Activity
Tourism: Discretionary Activity
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Tourism's Economic Significance
Tourism's Economic Significance
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Tourism and Employment
Tourism and Employment
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Tourism and Quality of Life
Tourism and Quality of Life
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Tourism as a Right
Tourism as a Right
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Pro-Poor Tourism
Pro-Poor Tourism
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Tourism and Non-Work
Tourism and Non-Work
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Accessibility of Global Travel
Accessibility of Global Travel
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Climate Change Impact on Tourism
Climate Change Impact on Tourism
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Sustainability in Tourism
Sustainability in Tourism
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Challenges to Sustainability
Challenges to Sustainability
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Krippendorf's Study (1987)
Krippendorf's Study (1987)
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Connell and Page's Study (2008)
Connell and Page's Study (2008)
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Mowforth and Munt's Study (2008)
Mowforth and Munt's Study (2008)
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UNWTO/UNEP Guide (2005)
UNWTO/UNEP Guide (2005)
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Sustainable Tourism Research
Sustainable Tourism Research
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Leisure Lifestyles
Leisure Lifestyles
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Global Interconnectedness of Tourism
Global Interconnectedness of Tourism
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Tourism Dependence in Developing Countries
Tourism Dependence in Developing Countries
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Economic Crisis Impact on Tourism
Economic Crisis Impact on Tourism
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Tourism Sector Response to Crisis
Tourism Sector Response to Crisis
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Tourism and Job Losses
Tourism and Job Losses
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Technology's Role in Tourism Growth
Technology's Role in Tourism Growth
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Tourism's Impact on Knowledge and Awareness
Tourism's Impact on Knowledge and Awareness
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E-tourism
E-tourism
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Web 2.0 in Tourism
Web 2.0 in Tourism
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What's the impact of online reviews on tourism?
What's the impact of online reviews on tourism?
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Tourism Experiences: 4 Key Areas
Tourism Experiences: 4 Key Areas
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How does the internet affect tourism experiences?
How does the internet affect tourism experiences?
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Relationship between tourism and the consumer
Relationship between tourism and the consumer
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What is the first wave of internet's impact?
What is the first wave of internet's impact?
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What's the second wave of internet's impact?
What's the second wave of internet's impact?
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Tourism Migration
Tourism Migration
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Second Home Ownership
Second Home Ownership
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Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR)
Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR)
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Traditional Tourism
Traditional Tourism
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New Forms of Tourism
New Forms of Tourism
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What is tourism?
What is tourism?
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Tourism vs. Travel
Tourism vs. Travel
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The Changing Face of Tourism
The Changing Face of Tourism
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Study Notes
Managing Visitors and Impacts in Tourism
- Visitor Behavior Management: Strategies to influence visitor behavior for environmental conservation and social harmony in tourism destinations.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): A crucial tool for evaluating the potential environmental consequences of tourism developments before approval, minimizing negative impacts.
- Community Engagement in Tourism: Incorporating local communities in the planning, implementation, and benefits of tourism ventures, ensuring they have a voice in development and are not marginalized.
- Capacity Management Strategies: Methods to determine the optimal number of visitors a destination can sustainably accommodate. This encompasses the carrying capacity of destinations, avoiding overcrowding, and preserving resources.
- Sustainable Tourism Practices: Methods for reducing tourism's negative impacts across different aspects, like environmental protection, economic viability and social inclusion of host communities, promoting responsible travel and minimizing waste.
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Explore strategies for managing visitor behavior and minimizing environmental impacts in tourism. This quiz covers essential concepts such as environmental impact assessment, community engagement, and sustainable tourism practices. Test your knowledge on how to balance visitor numbers with conservation efforts.