Visitor Management and Disaster Risk Management

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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.

False

What is essential to manage to avoid strain on local resources and infrastructure?

Carrying capacity

A strategy to control overcrowding is called __________.

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Match the tourism management principles to their definitions:

Sustainability Principle = Ensures tourism activities do not exceed capacity Visitor Education = Teaches responsible behaviors and respect for local culture Disaster Risk Management = Continuous process to prepare and recover from hazards Accessibility = Ensures easy access for tourists and good transport links Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria should be considered when choosing a tourism site?

Environmental significance Signup and view all the answers

Education and interpretation can help minimize tourist impact on destinations.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does resilience refer to in the context of tourism management?

Preparing and adapting for future challenges Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of visitor management?

Managing the flow and behavior of tourists to prevent harm Signup and view all the answers

Physical capacity refers to the social limits of tourists on local communities.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the four phases of Disaster Risk Management?

Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery Signup and view all the answers

________ is the ability of a tourism destination to recover from challenges.

Resilience Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of capacity with their definitions:

Physical Capacity = Maximum number of visitors supported by infrastructure Social Capacity = Local communities' ability to interact with tourists Environmental Capacity = Handling tourism without environmental degradation Zoning = Designating specific areas for particular activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of Disaster Risk Management?

Increasing tourist numbers excessively Signup and view all the answers

Sustainability in tourism means maximizing negative impacts on local communities.

False Signup and view all the answers

Identify two social impacts of tourism on local communities.

Positive effects such as cultural exchange and negative effects like social strain. Signup and view all the answers

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.