W2- Sustainable Tourism.pdf.pdf

Presented by: Keith Malonzo ustain a S Tourism ble  Week 2 Sustainable Tourism Introduction Topics: Nature and Scope of Sustainable Tourism The need for Sustainable Tourism Key players in Sustainable Tourism Development and Management Learning Objectives: Define sustainable tourism...

Presented by: Keith Malonzo ustain a S Tourism ble  Week 2 Sustainable Tourism Introduction Topics: Nature and Scope of Sustainable Tourism The need for Sustainable Tourism Key players in Sustainable Tourism Development and Management Learning Objectives: Define sustainable tourism Explain why tourism needs to be sustainable Identify the entities that have key roles in sustainable tourism  Getting to know activity: Dream travel destination and why? Facts about yourself under the color/s of your chosen item: BLUE GREEN YELLOW RED PINK BLUE - share something you do well (talents, skills, etc.) GREEN - share your favorite hobby/past time/ activity YELLOW - share your favorite food RED - sharesomething you don’t like PINK - share a goal you have for this year  Nature and Scope of Sustainable Tourism SUSTAINABLE TOURISM “management of all resources in such a way that economic, social, and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity, and life support systems. United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)  Nature and Scope of Sustainable Tourism NATURE Stakeholders areadept in their function Presence of strong political leadership Impacts are continously monitored Tourism provides meaningful experience and high levels of satisfaction Raising tourist awareness Nature and Scope of Sustainable Tourism SCOPE Environment Economy Society  Nature and Scope of Sustainable Tourism Viable Environment Economy Framework of the interactions Sustainable among three (3) dimensions Livable Equitable Society  The Need for Sustainable Tourism Environment Dependence Economic Activity Social Welfare  Key Players in Sustainable Tourism Development andManagement Tourists Local Communities/Residents Public Sector Tourism Industry Other Players Voluntary Sector Organizations Media  Key Players in Sustainable Tourism Development andManagement TOURISTS Primary consumer of tourism product/services viewed as the major causes of problems in the tourism can be blamed for the negative consequences tourism brings  Key Players in Sustainable Tourism Development andManagement LOCAL COMMUNITY/RESIDENTS Their involvement is part of the democratic process Gives them an avenue for asking questions and raising concerns Can provide accurate information and proper guidance Can reduce potential conflicts  Key Players in Sustainable Tourism Development andManagement PUBLIC SECTOR (Government Agencies) Representatives of the whole population Focuses on the benefits of all Has the ability to make long-term plans Has the ability to regulate and market tourism  Key Players in Sustainable Tourism Development andManagement TOURISM INDUSTRY Three (3) sectors: Generating Zone Transition Zone Destination Zone  Key Players in Sustainable Tourism Development andManagement OTHER PLAYERS Voluntary Sector Organization. Pressure groups Voluntary trusts Charities Industry organizations Key Players in Sustainable Tourism Development andManagement OTHER PLAYERS Media Television Radio Print Internet  Knowledge Check! 1. Define tourism. 2. Why does tourism need to be sustainable? 3. Who are the key players in sustainable tourism?  he E n d T hank you! T