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What is the primary goal of local control in tourism management?
Which aspect of sustainable tourism focuses on the social structures and quality of life of local communities?
How does sustainable tourism aim to address cultural issues within host communities?
What is the significance of resource efficiency in sustainable tourism?
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What does 'physical integrity' in sustainable tourism seek to achieve?
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What is a primary goal of sustainable tourism?
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Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising what?
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Which aspect is NOT a specific aim of sustainable tourism?
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What does 'local prosperity' aim to maximize in the context of sustainable tourism?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the employment quality goal in sustainable tourism?
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How does sustainable tourism relate to social equity?
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What is a key factor in ensuring economic viability for tourism destinations?
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Which of the following best describes the principle of visitor fulfillment in sustainable tourism?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Tourism
- Defined as meeting the needs of current tourists while protecting future opportunities
- Based on the concept of sustainable development which focuses on meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs
- Encompasses environmental conservation, social equity, and economic prosperity
Goals of Sustainable Tourism
- Environmental Conservation: Protects the environment from destruction
- Social Equity: Does not harm the social structure or culture of the host community
- Economic Prosperity: Generates sustainable and equitable income for local communities
Aims of Sustainable Tourism
- Economic Viability: Ensures long-term profitability and competitive advantage for tourism destinations and enterprises
- Local Prosperity: Maximizes the contribution of tourism to local economic growth
- Employment Quality: Strengthens the quantity and quality of local jobs created by tourism, ensuring fair pay, conditions, and equal opportunity
- Social Equity: Distributes the economic and social benefits of tourism widely, addressing poverty and inequality
- Visitor Fulfilment: Provides safe, fulfilling visitor experiences without discrimination
- Local Control: Empowers communities to participate in planning and managing tourism development
- Community Well-being: Maintains and strengthens local quality of life, including social structures and access to resources
- Cultural Richness: Respects and enhances the cultural heritage and traditions of host communities
- Physical Integrity: Preserves and improves the quality of landscapes, both urban and rural
- Biological Diversity: Supports conservation of natural areas, habitats, and wildlife
- Resource Efficiency: Minimizes the use of scarce and non-renewable resources in tourism
- Environmental Purity: Minimizes pollution and waste generation by tourism enterprises and visitors
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This quiz explores the principles and goals of sustainable tourism, emphasizing the balance between meeting the needs of tourists and preserving the environment for future generations. It covers aspects such as environmental conservation, social equity, and economic prosperity, highlighting the importance of sustainable development in tourism practices.
