THCMAC Sustainable Management of Tourism and Hospitality

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What is one of the strongest motivations for travel at the present time?

Need for adventure and thrill

Interest in the natural environment (correct)

Craving for modern amenities

Desire to experience different weather

What does sustainable management of tourism and hospitality aim to preserve?

Industrial areas and factories

Culture, history, and heritage of the local community (correct)

Foreign influences and customs

Fast food chains and modern hotels

What does sustainable tourism and hospitality consist of?

Industrial areas and factories

Natural surroundings and built structures (correct)

Transportation and shopping malls

Fast food chains and modern hotels

What is an important attraction in the natural environment according to the text?

Beautiful landscape, impressive mountain, lovely flora and fauna Signup and view all the answers

What quality of the environment will sustain tourism and hospitality into the future?

Social interaction of people in their local surroundings Signup and view all the answers

What does interest travelers in experiencing examples of local arts, music, and customs?

Desire to experience the heritage and culture of people in other countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to sustainable management of tourism and hospitality?

Balancing the number of visitors with the capacity of the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is carrying capacity in the context of tourism and hospitality management?

The largest number of people a destination can efficiently manage within its given environment and management capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What does sustainable tourism and hospitality aim to provide to a community or destination?

An improved quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of managing the cultural, natural, and social impacts of tourism and hospitality?

It cannot be overemphasized Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sustainable tourism and hospitality in promoting a culture of peace?

Making people see that sustainable development can take place Signup and view all the answers

What do well-planned policies and urban planning in tourism and hospitality contribute to?

Improving the lives of local residents Signup and view all the answers

What do many local destination managers and governments acknowledge about tourism and hospitality?

The monetary value it holds Signup and view all the answers

What has the UNWTO established at the country level to promote sustainable tourism?

Guidelines and directions for including sustainable tourism in the country's program Signup and view all the answers

What is one way government revenues from tourism benefit local culture and environment?

Helping restore monuments, museums, art galleries, increase local crafts, and establish national parks Signup and view all the answers

THCMAC Sustainable Management of Tourism and Hospitality - Module 6

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