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Explain how a large tour operator, like Thomas Cook, can contribute to sustainable tourism practices beyond just reducing plastic use.
Explain how a large tour operator, like Thomas Cook, can contribute to sustainable tourism practices beyond just reducing plastic use.
Large tour operators can influence supply chains, promote eco-friendly accommodations, educate travelers, and support local communities through responsible tourism initiatives.
The Gozo island government developed an 'Eco-Gozo Island 2020' strategy. What crucial elements must such a plan integrate to ensure long-term effectiveness?
The Gozo island government developed an 'Eco-Gozo Island 2020' strategy. What crucial elements must such a plan integrate to ensure long-term effectiveness?
Effective plans must integrate collaboration between tourism companies, local individuals, schools, and the government. Long-term the plan must protect cultural and environmental heritage.
Australia's tourism industry is rapidly growing. With reference to the Great Barrier Reef, name one specific measure the Australian government takes to promote sustainable tourism.
Australia's tourism industry is rapidly growing. With reference to the Great Barrier Reef, name one specific measure the Australian government takes to promote sustainable tourism.
The Australian government partners with industry to implement plans that minimize negative environmental and cultural impacts, such as those on the Great Barrier Reef, ensuring its preservation.
How can online search platforms support the growth of ethical and environmentally responsible travel experiences?
How can online search platforms support the growth of ethical and environmentally responsible travel experiences?
Beyond eliminating plastic straws, describe one innovative approach hotel chains like Hilton or Marriott could adopt to further reduce their environmental footprint and promote sustainability.
Beyond eliminating plastic straws, describe one innovative approach hotel chains like Hilton or Marriott could adopt to further reduce their environmental footprint and promote sustainability.
Explain how sustainable tourism can address both environmental concerns and the needs of the tourism industry.
Explain how sustainable tourism can address both environmental concerns and the needs of the tourism industry.
Describe a scenario where tourism has a negative impact on a local community, and suggest how sustainable tourism practices could mitigate this impact.
Describe a scenario where tourism has a negative impact on a local community, and suggest how sustainable tourism practices could mitigate this impact.
How might the degradation of the natural environment impact the tourism sector, according to the World Economic Forum?
How might the degradation of the natural environment impact the tourism sector, according to the World Economic Forum?
What are some ways that tourists can make more sustainable choices when they travel?
What are some ways that tourists can make more sustainable choices when they travel?
Explain why the rise in conscious consumerism among travelers is important for the growth of sustainable tourism.
Explain why the rise in conscious consumerism among travelers is important for the growth of sustainable tourism.
Flashcards
Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable Tourism
Tourism that considers economic, social, and environmental impacts for visitors, industry, environment, and communities.
Negative Impacts of Tourism
Negative Impacts of Tourism
Overuse of resources, pollution, cultural loss, and greenhouse gas emissions from travel.
The Tourism Industry
The Tourism Industry
Worldwide industry that accounts for millions of jobs and a significant portion of global economic activity, but can have negative environmental and social impacts.
Environmental Degradation Effect on Tourism
Environmental Degradation Effect on Tourism
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Conscious Travelers
Conscious Travelers
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Reducing Plastic Waste
Reducing Plastic Waste
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Ethical Tourism Platforms
Ethical Tourism Platforms
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Eco-Gozo Island 2020
Eco-Gozo Island 2020
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Sustainable Tourism Plan
Sustainable Tourism Plan
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Study Notes
- Tourism is a large and rapidly growing industry, accounting for 319 million jobs and 10.4% of global economic activity.
- Tourism was responsible for 1 in every 5 new jobs globally.
- Tourism can have negative environmental and social impacts, including overuse of local resources, loss of cultural heritage, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, overcrowding, economic dependence, and exploitation.
- An average golf course in a tropical country needs 1500kg of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides per year and uses as much water as 60, 000 rural villagers.
Sustainable Tourism
- Sustainable tourism is tourism that considers the economic, social, and environmental impacts for visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities.
- Sustainable Destinations runs a 'Top 100' list of sustainable travel destinations.
- 58% of people would choose not to visit a place if it negatively impacts inhabitants, and 49% prioritize social or environmental issues when considering a destination.
- Degradation of the natural environment negatively affects tourism, leading to a decline in revenue in areas affected by overfishing, deforestation, or pollution.
Examples of Sustainable Tourism Initiatives
- Thomas Cook will remove 70 million single-use plastic items from operations.
- Thomas Cook, in partnership with the local government, will run a pilot scheme on the Greek island of Rhodes to improve recycling infrastructure.
- An online search platform links ethical tourists with small local businesses offering ethical and environmentally responsible travel experiences.
- Hilton pledged to eliminate plastic straws in all 650 locations and eliminate plastic bottles from its conferences.
- Marriott International is eliminating plastic straws and replacing small bottles of toiletries with dispensers in its North American hotels.
- Gozo, one of the three islands of Malta, developed an 'Eco-Gozo Island 2020' strategy for tourism companies, individuals, schools, and the government to protect cultural and environmental heritage.
Sustainable Tourism in Australia
- In 2018, approximately 9.2 million tourists visited Australia from overseas, a 5.2% increase from 2017.
- Tourism Australia developed a 10-year plan in partnership with industry to minimize negative impacts and sustainably manage tourism.
- Familiarise yourself with the Australian tourism industry and industry bodies such as Tourism Australia
- Torrens University offers Diploma, Associate Degree, and Bachelor Degree programs in Tourism Management.
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Tourism's rapid growth brings economic benefits but also environmental and social costs like resource overuse and pollution. Sustainable tourism aims to minimize these negative impacts by considering economic, social and environmental factors. Many travelers now prioritize social and environmental issues when choosing destinations.
