Sustainable Tourism and ASEAN Objectives

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What is the main focus of sustainable tourism?

  • Promoting luxury travel experiences
  • Increasing the number of attractions
  • Maximizing tourism profits
  • Meeting current tourist needs while protecting future opportunities (correct)

Ecotourism is primarily concerned with promoting urban attractions.

False (B)

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.

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Match the following countries with their tourism highlights from the text:

<p>Thailand = Increase in pollution Malaysia = Not specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ecotourism focuses on _____ conservation.

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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.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major environmental rehabilitation was undertaken in the Philippines?

<p>Closure of Boracay</p> Signup and view all the answers

Singapore received approximately __ million arrivals in tourism.

<p>18.51</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following countries with their tourism characteristics:

<p>Malaysia = Three types of tourism (Cultural, Medical, Educational) Singapore = Heavily built on tourism attractions Philippines = Focus on natural tourism All countries = Challenges like pollution or weak support</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge faced by many young people in Singapore regarding tourism policies?

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Flashcards

Malaysia's Tourism Focus

Malaysia prioritized infrastructure and promotion of cultural heritage, medical, and educational tourism since 1970.

Malaysia's Tourism Challenges

Malaysia faces stretched resources (food, transportation) and rising inflation, coupled with increased pollution.

Singapore's Tourism Strategy

Singapore focuses heavily on building tourist attractions.

Singapore's Tourism Shortcomings

Singapore's tourism policies aren't always supportive of the poor/ lower socioeconomic status and lack focus on intangible cultural aspects.

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Philippines Tourism Strength (2019)

The Philippines successfully closed tourist spots for environmental restoration (e.g., Boracay) as well as focused on promotion of natural and heritage tourism.

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Philippines Tourism Weaknesses

The Philippines faces weaknesses in government support, evident in illegal activities like logging and fishing, and a lack of effective monitoring.

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Singapore Tourist Arrivals (approx.)

18.51 million tourists visited Singapore (estimated).

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Philippines Tourist Arrivals (2019)

The Philippines saw approximately 8.26 million tourist arrivals in 2019.

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Sustainable Tourism

Tourism that meets the needs of tourists and host countries in the present, while protecting and enhancing future opportunities for both.

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Ecotourism

Tourism focused on ecological conservation and educating tourists about local environments and natural surroundings.

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ASEAN Tourism Agreement

An agreement among ASEAN member states to cooperate in facilitating travel, enhancing industry efficiency, reducing trade restrictions, and developing integrated tourism services.

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Thailand's Tourism (2019)

38.2 million arrivals, marked by significant government initiatives to improve sustainability, like closing popular spots for conservation, reducing plastic use, and banning smoking in certain tourist areas. However, faced challenges with wildlife decline, stretched local resources, and increased pollution as tourism grew.

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Sustainable Tourism Objective

Meets present needs while preserving future opportunities for both tourists and host countries.

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Tourism

The act and process of spending time away from home for recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, using commercial services.

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Malaysia's Tourism(2019)

Malaysia had 25.8 million arrivals in 2019. Details regarding their state of tourism sustainability were not provided in the source.

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ASEAN Tourism Cooperation Goal

Improving ASEAN's tourism industry to be better managed and operate more efficiently and competitively in the region.

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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)

  • The Good:
    • Active government initiatives.
    • Closing popular/congested tourist spots (e.g., Maya Bay) to allow natural recovery.
    • Policies against smoking, plastics, and foam.
  • 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)

  • The Good:
    • Tourism planning and development initiatives.
  • No Bad information listed

Singapore (18.51 million arrivals)

  • The Good:
    • Significant focus on tourism attractions.
    • Cultural heritage and tourism supported by generations.
    • Emphasis on sustainable tourism.
  • 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)

  • The Good:
    • Closing tourist spots for rehabilitation.
    • Focus on natural tourism.
  • The Bad:
    • Weak government support for sustainable practices (illegal logging/fishing),
    • Traffic congestion.
  • 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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