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TOURISM IMPACTS CHAPTER 5 BRAIN BUFFET: Define Visitor Impacts Identify the main types of visitor impacts Define Tourism Impact Mitigation Identify effective methods in mitigating tourism impacts Identify examples of sustainable tourism practices What are Visitor Impacts? Visito...

TOURISM IMPACTS CHAPTER 5 BRAIN BUFFET: Define Visitor Impacts Identify the main types of visitor impacts Define Tourism Impact Mitigation Identify effective methods in mitigating tourism impacts Identify examples of sustainable tourism practices What are Visitor Impacts? Visitor impacts refer to the various effects that tourists have on a destination, its environment, local community, economy, and culture. As tourism numbers grow, so do these impacts, which can be both positive and negative. MAIN TYPES OF VISITOR IMPACTS Environmental Impacts Economic Impacts Tourism can place significant Tourism contributes to local and pressure on natural resources and national economies by creating jobs, ecosystems. Negative generating revenue, and encouraging environmental impacts include infrastructure development. On the pollution, habitat destruction, and downside, tourism can lead to resource depletion, as well as economic dependence, increased increased carbon emissions from cost of living, and wealth inequality, transportation. However, when especially if much of the revenue managed well, tourism can promote flows to outside investors rather than conservation efforts and raise the local community. awareness about protecting natural habitats. MAIN TYPES OF VISITOR IMPACTS Socio-Cultural Impacts Infrastructural Impacts Visitor interactions with local Heavy visitor traffic can strain local cultures can lead to both infrastructure, such as roads, water enrichment and challenges for supply, waste management, and public host communities. Cultural services. Overcrowding in popular areas exchange can help preserve can lead to damage to historic sites, traditions, encourage the arts, and beaches, or other attractions, requiring increase pride in local heritage. costly maintenance or restoration. However, it can also cause cultural Destinations that prioritize sustainable commodification, where traditions visitor management, however, can are altered or staged to suit develop better infrastructure, tourists, and may lead to the loss preserving cultural and natural sites for of cultural identity or values. both tourists and residents. What is Mitigation? Mitigations are strategies or actions taken to reduce, lessen, or prevent negative effects of certain activities, risks, or problems. In various fields, mitigation aims to minimize harm, manage potential risks, or improve outcomes. What is Tourism Impact Mitigation? Tourism impact mitigation refers to the strategies and actions taken to minimize or counteract the negative effects of tourism on destinations, including their environment, local communities, economies, and cultural heritage. EFFECTIVE METHODS IN MITIGATING TOURISM IMPACTS Limit Visitor Numbers and Use Zoning Encourage Off-Season and Regional Tourism Invest in Sustainable Infrastructure Promote Responsible Tourist Behavior Through Education Involve Local Communities in Tourism Management Develop Certification Programs for Eco-Friendly Businesses Enforce Regulations and Codes of Conduct Monitor and Measure Impacts Regularly  Eco-Friendly Accommodations COMMON Wildlife Conservation Tours Community-Based Tourism EXAMPLES OF Public Transportation and Bike Rentals SUSTAINABLE Local Sourcing and Farm-to-Table Dining TOURISM Energy and Water Conservation PRACTICES Waste Reduction and Recycling Sustainable tourism practices are designed to minimize the negative Supporting Local Businesses impacts of tourism while Promoting Off-Season and Less-Visited maximizing its benefits for local Destinations communities, economies, and the environment. Education and Awareness for Travelers END OF PRESENTATION PREPARED BY: MARIEL PERNITO