LONG EXAM #3 PDF Sustainable Tourism

Special Topic #3: Sustainable Tourism Tourism - the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision services Sustainable Tourism - which meets the needs of tourists and host countries at present while p...

Special Topic #3: Sustainable Tourism Tourism - the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision services Sustainable Tourism - which meets the needs of tourists and host countries at present while protecting and enhancing future opportunities of tourists and host countries (Focuses on travel) Ecotourism - tourism focused on ecological conservation and educating travelers on local environments and natural surroundings ASEAN Tourism Agreement (Objectives) 1. To cooperate in facilitating travel into and within ASEAN 2. To enhance cooperation in the tourism industry among ASEAN Member States to improve its efficiency and competitiveness; 3. To substantially reduce restrictions to trade in tourism and travel services among ASEAN Member states; 4. To establish an integrated network of tourism and travel services to maximize the complementary nature of the region’s tourist attractions 5. To enhance the development and promotion of ASEAN as a single tourism destination with world-class standards, facilities and attractions; 6. To enhance mutual assistance in human resource development and strengthen cooperation to develop, upgrade and expand tourism and travel facilities and services in ASEAN; and 7. To create favorable conditions for the public and private sectors to engage more deeply in tourism development, intra-ASEAN travel and investment in tourism services and facilities. Top 3 ASEAN Destination of 2019: The Good and The Bad 1. Thailand - 38.2 Mil arrivals The Good 1. Active Government Initiatives 2. Closure of Popular or Congested Tourist Spots Maya Bay was closed in 2018 for it to naturally recover 3. No Smoking / No Plastics / No Foam Smoking was banned in some beaches and Single-use plastic aim to completely eradicate the use from all stores by 2021 The BAD 1. As Tourism Increases, Wildlife Decreases (infrastructures increase to attract tourism attractions) 2. Local Resources are Stretched (food and transportation shortage) 3. Increase in Pollution (Air and Noise Pollution) 2. Malaysia - 25.8 Mil arrivals The GOOD 1. Planning for Excellence  prioritized their tourism industry since 1970, focusing on infrastructure development and promotion or marketing 2. Focused on Three Types of Tourism Cultural Heritage (”Malaysia Truly Asia”) Medical (Among worlds top 5 for medical tourist and foreign investors (Yanos, 2008) and 25% growth rate annually) Education (increased steadily since 1996) The BAD 1. Local Resources are Stretched food and transportation shortage Rise in inflation 2. Increase in Pollution Urbanization has increased Air and Noise Pollution 3. Singapore - 18.51 Mil arrivals The GOOD 1. Heavily Built on Tourism Attractions a young nation of less than 60 years old Cultural History is far from its neighboring countries Heavily focused on Tourism attractions for faster income 2. Massive Generational Support on Sustainable Tourism current generation is very ethical and rallies on things such as climate change and the likes of The BAD 1. Detached Youth Towards Poverty policies are not pro-poor tourism 2. Needs Growth in Intangible Cultural Aspects tourism has become one-dimensional as tourism attractions are man-made focused. lack of growth in the softer side of it PHILIPPINES = top 6 of 10 = 8.26 Milion arrivals (2019) & 1.48 million arrival (2020) The Philippines - 8.26 Mil arrivals The GOOD 1. Closure of tourist Spots for Rehabilitation Closure of Boracay although it took a toll on local livelihood, it restored the environment 2. Focuses on Natural Tourism the country is endowed with natural resources, promotion of heritage sites has been well-targeted The BAD 1. Relatively Weak Government Support Illegal logging and dynamite fishing are still evident in the country Lack of monitoring and strict measures 2. Urbanization and affordable Transportation has made the city highly congested Traffic Index 2021, Manila ranks #1 in ASEAN Select Tourism-Related Initiative (ASEANS) INDONESIA ○ embarking on several infrastructure projects to ease travel within the archipelago ○ Expansion of the Soekamo Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and Bali Airport MALAYSIA ○ Targets to increase the number of tourists attending conventions and exhibitions, to add to the country’s impressive record of 25 million visitors in 2011 PHILIPPINES ○ Boosting activities in leisure and gaming as investments in mega-casino complexes start pouring ○ A US#4 Billion mega-casino is set to open in Manila in 2013 SINGAPORE ○ Continues to develop the sector through increased investments in theme parks and resort casinos such as the Marina Bay and recently-opened Gardens by the Bay THAILAND ○ Aims to improve connectivity with neighboring countries in the Mekong Region through the new 2,000 kms. R3A highway that will run from Kunming in China through Lao PDR and into Thailand