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What is one of the positive impacts of tourism?
What is one of the positive impacts of tourism?
- Cultural degradation
- Overcrowding
- Social strain
- Cultural exchange (correct)
Cultural integrity involves disrupting local customs to promote tourism.
Cultural integrity involves disrupting local customs to promote tourism.
False (B)
What is essential to manage to avoid strain on local resources and infrastructure?
What is essential to manage to avoid strain on local resources and infrastructure?
Carrying capacity
A strategy to control overcrowding is called __________.
A strategy to control overcrowding is called __________.
Match the tourism management principles to their definitions:
Match the tourism management principles to their definitions:
Which of the following criteria should be considered when choosing a tourism site?
Which of the following criteria should be considered when choosing a tourism site?
Education and interpretation can help minimize tourist impact on destinations.
Education and interpretation can help minimize tourist impact on destinations.
What does resilience refer to in the context of tourism management?
What does resilience refer to in the context of tourism management?
What is the primary focus of visitor management?
What is the primary focus of visitor management?
Physical capacity refers to the social limits of tourists on local communities.
Physical capacity refers to the social limits of tourists on local communities.
What are the four phases of Disaster Risk Management?
What are the four phases of Disaster Risk Management?
________ is the ability of a tourism destination to recover from challenges.
________ is the ability of a tourism destination to recover from challenges.
Match the types of capacity with their definitions:
Match the types of capacity with their definitions:
Which of the following is NOT part of Disaster Risk Management?
Which of the following is NOT part of Disaster Risk Management?
Sustainability in tourism means maximizing negative impacts on local communities.
Sustainability in tourism means maximizing negative impacts on local communities.
Identify two social impacts of tourism on local communities.
Identify two social impacts of tourism on local communities.
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Visitor Management
Visitor Management
A strategy to control the flow and behavior of tourists to protect the environment, culture, and local infrastructure.
Carrying Capacity
Carrying Capacity
The maximum number of visitors a destination can handle without damaging its environment, culture, or society.
Physical Capacity
Physical Capacity
The number of visitors a site can physically accommodate without straining infrastructure.
Social Capacity
Social Capacity
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Environmental Capacity
Environmental Capacity
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Zoning for Visitor Management
Zoning for Visitor Management
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Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
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Resilience in Tourism
Resilience in Tourism
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Cultural Integrity
Cultural Integrity
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Site Selection Criteria
Site Selection Criteria
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Accessibility in Site Selection
Accessibility in Site Selection
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Sustainability Principle in Visitor Management
Sustainability Principle in Visitor Management
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Time-Based Entry
Time-Based Entry
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Education and Interpretation
Education and Interpretation
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Tourism Carrying Capacity
Tourism Carrying Capacity
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Tourism Resilience
Tourism Resilience
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Study Notes
Visitor Management & Capacity
- Visitor management is a strategy to control tourist flow and behavior to protect the environment, culture, and local infrastructure, ensuring sustainable tourism.
- Carrying capacity is the maximum number of visitors a destination can support without harming its social, cultural, or environmental integrity.
- Physical capacity is the number of visitors a site can accommodate without straining infrastructure.
- Social capacity is the ability of local communities to interact with tourists without strain.
- Environmental capacity is a destination's ability to manage tourism without environmental damage.
- Zoning is a visitor management strategy that designates specific areas for particular activities to minimize impact on sensitive areas.
Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
- Disaster risk management phases include mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Mitigation involves reducing potential hazards before they occur (e.g., infrastructure improvements).
- Preparedness involves community or destination preparation for disasters through training and resource management.
- Response includes immediate actions taken during a disaster (e.g., rescue operations, asset protection).
- Recovery is the process of returning to normality after a disaster, including rebuilding infrastructure.
Vulnerability & Risk Assessment
- Vulnerability analysis identifies and evaluates social, economic, and environmental factors that make a destination susceptible to hazards.
- Risk assessment is a systematic process to identify potential hazards, evaluate their impact, and prepare for them.
- Resilience is a destination's ability to recover from disasters and resume normal operations quickly.
Sustainability in Tourism
- Sustainability in tourism involves managing tourism to conserve resources, minimize negative impacts, and ensure long-term benefits for destinations.
- It applies to both environmental and social factors.
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Explore the concepts of visitor management and disaster risk management. This quiz covers essential strategies for sustainable tourism and the phases involved in disaster risk management. Test your understanding of capacity types and effective visitor management techniques.
