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What does sustainable tourism mean?
What does sustainable tourism mean?
Sustainable tourism means achieving quality growth in a manner that does not deplete the natural and built environments and preserves the local community's culture, history, and heritage.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable tourism development?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable tourism development?
Sustainable tourism development requires the informed participation of all relevant stakeholders.
Sustainable tourism development requires the informed participation of all relevant stakeholders.
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What is carrying capacity in relation to sustainable tourism?
What is carrying capacity in relation to sustainable tourism?
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What does the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism aim to do?
What does the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism aim to do?
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The Cape Town Declaration highlights that responsible tourism should generate economic benefits for local people but not necessarily enhance the well-being of host communities.
The Cape Town Declaration highlights that responsible tourism should generate economic benefits for local people but not necessarily enhance the well-being of host communities.
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of sustainable tourism?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of sustainable tourism?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Tourism
- Defined as achieving quality growth without depleting natural or built environments, while preserving local culture and heritage. Balancing visitor numbers with environmental capacity is key.
- Sustainability principles encompass environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development.
- Key elements for sustainable tourism include optimal use of environmental resources, respect for socio-cultural authenticity, and creating viable long-term economic opportunities.
- Needs informed participation from all stakeholders and strong political leadership for effective implementation.
- Continual monitoring of impacts and corrective measures are essential.
Carrying Capacity
- A significant concern in sustainable tourism.
- Carrying capacity is the maximum number of people a destination can comfortably accommodate.
- Overcrowding can harm the destination, local residents, and the local economy.
- Proper planning is crucial to avoid exceeding carrying capacity.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- UNWTO promotes tourism as a tool to achieve the SDGs.
- Aims to end poverty, hunger, ensure human rights, gender equality, and protect the environment.
- UNWTO offers leadership and support in promoting responsible tourism.
Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET)
- A set of guidelines for sustainable tourism.
- Addresses governments, the travel industry, communities, and tourists.
- Aims to maximize tourism's benefits while minimizing negative impacts.
- GCET is voluntary and includes 10 articles covering economic, social, cultural, and environmental aspects.
- Encourages stakeholders to cooperate in its implementation.
Characteristics of Sustainable Tourism
- Minimizes negative impacts (environmental, economic, social).
- Benefits local communities and improves working conditions.
- Involves local people in decision-making.
- Conserves cultural and natural heritage.
- Provides engaging experiences for tourists.
- Provides access for people with disabilities and respects cultural differences.
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This quiz explores the key principles of sustainable tourism, focusing on the balance between visitor numbers, environmental capacity, and cultural preservation. It highlights the importance of stakeholder participation and effective planning to maintain the health of tourist destinations. Test your knowledge on carrying capacity and sustainable practices in tourism.
