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What is the main focus of sustainable tourism?
What is the main focus of sustainable tourism?
Ecotourism is primarily concerned with promoting urban attractions.
Ecotourism is primarily concerned with promoting urban attractions.
False
What initiative was taken in Thailand to preserve natural areas?
What initiative was taken in Thailand to preserve natural areas?
Closure of Maya Bay
The ASEAN Tourism Agreement aims to create favorable conditions for the public and _____ sectors to engage in tourism development.
The ASEAN Tourism Agreement aims to create favorable conditions for the public and _____ sectors to engage in tourism development.
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Match the following countries with their tourism highlights from the text:
Match the following countries with their tourism highlights from the text:
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a good aspect of tourism in Thailand?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a good aspect of tourism in Thailand?
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ASEAN aims to enhance cooperation among its member states to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the tourism industry.
ASEAN aims to enhance cooperation among its member states to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the tourism industry.
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Ecotourism focuses on _____ conservation.
Ecotourism focuses on _____ conservation.
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Which type of tourism has shown a 25% growth rate annually in Malaysia?
Which type of tourism has shown a 25% growth rate annually in Malaysia?
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The Philippines focuses heavily on man-made tourism attractions rather than natural tourism.
The Philippines focuses heavily on man-made tourism attractions rather than natural tourism.
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What major environmental rehabilitation was undertaken in the Philippines?
What major environmental rehabilitation was undertaken in the Philippines?
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Singapore received approximately __ million arrivals in tourism.
Singapore received approximately __ million arrivals in tourism.
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Match the following countries with their tourism characteristics:
Match the following countries with their tourism characteristics:
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What is one of the main issues faced by the tourism industry in the Philippines?
What is one of the main issues faced by the tourism industry in the Philippines?
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Urbanization has decreased pollution in Singapore.
Urbanization has decreased pollution in Singapore.
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What is a significant challenge faced by many young people in Singapore regarding tourism policies?
What is a significant challenge faced by many young people in Singapore regarding tourism policies?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Tourism
- Tourism is the act of spending time away from home for recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, using commercial services.
- Sustainable tourism meets present needs without compromising future possibilities for tourists and host countries. It prioritizes travel.
- Ecotourism focuses on protecting ecological environments and educating travelers about local nature.
ASEAN Tourism Agreement Objectives
- Cooperate in facilitating travel within ASEAN.
- Improve efficiency and competitiveness of the tourism industry within ASEAN.
- Reduce restrictions on trade in tourism and travel services between ASEAN members.
- Develop an integrated network of tourism and travel services to maximize regional attractions' complementarity.
- Promote ASEAN as a single tourism destination with high standards, facilities, and attractions.
- Enhance mutual support in human resource development and tourism facility expansion.
- Create favorable conditions for private and public sectors to invest more in tourism development.
Top 3 ASEAN Destinations (2019) - The Good and The Bad
Thailand (38.2 million arrivals)
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The Good:
- Active government initiatives.
- Closing popular/congested tourist spots (e.g., Maya Bay) to allow natural recovery.
- Policies against smoking, plastics, and foam.
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The Bad:
- Wildlife population decreasing alongside tourism increases.
- Local resources (e.g., food, transportation) becoming stretched.
- Increasing pollution (air and noise).
Malaysia (25.8 million arrivals)
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The Good:
- Tourism planning and development initiatives.
- No Bad information listed
Singapore (18.51 million arrivals)
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The Good:
- Significant focus on tourism attractions.
- Cultural heritage and tourism supported by generations.
- Emphasis on sustainable tourism.
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The Bad:
- Detachment of younger generations towards poverty issues,
- Tourism has become one-dimensional, focusing largely on physical attractions (rather than intangible cultural aspects).
Philippines (8.26 million arrivals 2019)
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The Good:
- Closing tourist spots for rehabilitation.
- Focus on natural tourism.
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The Bad:
- Weak government support for sustainable practices (illegal logging/fishing),
- Traffic congestion.
Tourism Related ASEAN Initiatives
- Indonesia: Infrastructure projects for easier travel within archipelagos, and expanding airports.
- Malaysia: Attracting more conventions, exhibitions, and aiming for 25 million visitors.
- Philippines: US$4 billion mega-casino development planned for 2013.
- Singapore: Increased investment in theme parks and resort casinos (e.g. Gardens by the Bay).
- Thailand: Road projects to improve connectivity with neighboring Mekong countries.
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Explore the key principles of sustainable tourism and the objectives set by the ASEAN Tourism Agreement. This quiz covers essential topics such as ecotourism, regional cooperation, and the promotion of ASEAN as a premier travel destination. Test your knowledge on how tourism can benefit both travelers and host communities sustainably.
