Key concepts of travel and tourism Flashcards
Sustainability in travel and tourism
Explain what does sustainability in travel and tourism
-It come from the word ‘sustain’
-I mean to protect/preserve/conserves/support
Explain negative environment tourism
It returns all the activities relates to tourism that may damage the environment
Explain the negative effect of tourism development
-Tourism activities(land/water)cause air and water pollution
-Expansion of airport infrastructure cause loss of natural habitats of foral and funa
-More transport used(fights/ships/cars/tours) cause destruction of environment
explain sustainable tourism
it is when tourists go to visit place in ways that help sustain/conserves the environment and how people live
Explain how to make sustainable tourism happen?
-Tourist should visit the area without causing any damage to the area
-Protect the resources for future use
-meet the need of present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Implementation of sustainable tourism
The 3Rs
-Reduce
-Reuse
-Recycle
Eco/nature/environment-friendly-cause less harm to environment
List and explain the type of sustainable tourism
(i) Eco tourism-refers to tourists visiting a destination to enjoy the actual environment without causing any damage
Explain the eco tourism practices
-Use organic products from local suppliers
-Recycle waste(composting)
-Use wind/solar power to generate electricity
Explain responsible tourism
(ii) It refers to tourists behaving respectfully toward the environment and the local people while they are visiting a destination
Explain what does responsible tourism involves?
-No littering the streets
-Don’t make too much noise
-Hiring a local guide
Explain what does eco tourism involves?
-Protect the environment
-Respect cultures and people
-Benefit local economy
