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Summary of Key Tourism Topics Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean Sustainable tourism in the Caribbean balances economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being by: Preserving Natural Resources – Protecting beaches, coral reefs, and rainforests through conservation efforts. Redu...

Summary of Key Tourism Topics Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean Sustainable tourism in the Caribbean balances economic growth, environmental protection, and social well-being by: Preserving Natural Resources – Protecting beaches, coral reefs, and rainforests through conservation efforts. Reducing Pollution and Waste – Implementing recycling programs, banning single-use plastics, and using renewable energy. Promoting Local Culture and Heritage – Supporting local music, dance, festivals, and artisan crafts. Ensuring Fair Economic Benefits – Encouraging local entrepreneurship and fair wages. Eco-Friendly Accommodations & Activities – Developing green hotels and sustainable tourism activities like wildlife conservation tours and eco-diving. Pull Factors of Tourism Pull factors attract tourists to a destination and include: Natural Attractions – Beaches, mountains, waterfalls. Cultural Heritage – Historical sites, museums, festivals. Entertainment & Adventure – Theme parks, nightlife, scuba diving, safaris. Climate – Warm weather and sunny beaches. Shopping & Luxury Experiences – High-end malls and duty-free shopping. Gastronomy Tourism (Food Tourism) Gastronomy tourism focuses on experiencing a destination through its cuisine and food culture. Key aspects include: Experiencing Local Cuisine – Trying traditional foods like jerk chicken in Jamaica or sushi in Japan. Food Festivals & Culinary Events – Events like the Barbados Food & Rum Festival attract food lovers. Wine, Coffee, & Culinary Tourism – Visiting vineyards, coffee plantations, and breweries. Cooking Classes & Food Tours – Hands-on experiences like pasta-making in Italy or sushi workshops in Japan. Supporting Local Farmers & Businesses – Encouraging farm-to-table dining and preserving traditional culinary practices. Leiper’s Tourism System Model Leiper’s model explains tourism as a system with three components: 1. Traveler-Generating Region (TGR) – The place tourists come from. 2. Tourist Destination Region (TDR) – The place tourists visit. 3. Transit Route Region (TRR) – The journey between origin and destination, including stopovers and transportation. This model helps understand how tourists, destinations, and travel routes interact.