Lesson 1

Question 1

___ defines sustainable tourism as “meets the needs of the present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunity for the future.

Answer 1

United Nations World Tourism Organization (2005) UNWTO

Question 2

T or F: Sustainable Tourism follows the definition of Sustainable Development

Answer 2

True

Question 3

___ Sustainable Development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”

Answer 3

World Commission on Environment and Development - WCED

Question 4

4 Dimensions to Sustainable Development:

Answer 4

-Society
-Environment
-Culture
-Economy

Question 5

T or F: There are four dimensions to Sustainable Development— which are intertwined, not seperate.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

__ is a paradigm for thinking about the future in which environmental, societal and economic considerations are balanced in the pursuit of an improved quality of life.

Answer 6

Sustainability

Question 7

a United Nations specialized agency, is the leading international organization in the field of Tourism

Answer 7

The World Tourism Organization or United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Question 8

is responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism geared towards the achievement of the universal 2030 Agenda for SDG

Answer 8

The World Tourism Organization or United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Question 9

SDG stands for

Answer 9

Sustainable Development Goals

Question 10

T or F: UNWTO offers leadership and support to the tourism sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide, advocating for responsible tourism and promoting tourism as driving force towards economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

UNWTO has current membership of:

Answer 11

156 Countries

Question 12

UNWTO encourages the implementation of ____ in order to maximize tourism’s socio economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts.

Answer 12

Global Code of Ethics in Tourism

Question 13

The year ___ has been a milestone for global development as governments have adopted the year ___ Agenda for Sustainable Development

Answer 13

2015
2030

Question 14

The bold agenda sets out a global framework to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and injustice and fix climate change until 2030.

Answer 14

2015 milestone to 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Question 15

MDGs stands for:

Answer 15

Millennium Development Goals

Question 16

T or G: Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the ambitious set of 17 SDGs and 167 associated targets is people centered, transformative, universal and integrated

Answer 16

False : 169

Question 17

Tourism targets Goals:

Answer 17

Goals 8, 12 and 14

Question 18

SCP stands fot

Answer 18

Sustainable Consumption and Production

Question 19

T or F: According to the UNDP, 41 Countries recognize the value of Tourism to achieve the SDGs.

Answer 19

T

Question 20

The ___ sector has the potential to contribute to all 17 SDGs

Answer 20

Tourism

Question 21

The 3 SDG which has the strongest link with tourism

Answer 21

8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
12: Responsible Consumption and Production
17:Partnerships for the Goals

Question 22

___ sector to implement additional SDGs or perceive as the sector to be an important instrument to achieve.

Answer 22

Tourism

Question 23

The 7 SDGs with Tourism Connection

Answer 23

1: No poverty
2 Zero Hunger
9 Industry, Innovation and Infastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Question 24

Make optimal use of environmental resources that constitute a key element in tourism development, maintaining essential ecological processes and helping to conserve natural heritage and biodiversity

Answer 24

Environmental Conservation

Question 25

Respect the socio-cultural authenticity of host communities, conserve their built and living cultural heritage and traditional values, and contribute to inter cultural understanding and tolerance

Answer 25

Social Equity

Question 26

Ensure viable, long term economic operations, providing socio economic benefits to all stakeholders that are fairly distributed, including stable employment and income earning opportunities and social services to host communities and contributing to poverty allviation

Answer 26

Economic Prosperity

Question 27

3 Goals of Sustainable Tourism

Answer 27

Environmental Conservation Social Equity Economic Prosperity

Question 28

Principles of Sustainable Tourism

Answer 28

Enhancing the well being of communities Supporting the protection of the natural and cultural environment Recognizing product quality and tourist satisfaction Applying adaptive management and monitoring

Question 29

To ensure the viability and competitiveness of tourism destinations and enterprises, so that they are able to continue to prosper and deliver benefits in the long term

Answer 29

Economic Viability

Question 30

To maximize the contribution of tourism to the prosperity of host destination, including the proportion of visitor spending that is retained locally

Answer 30

Local Prosperity

Question 31

To strengthen the number and quality of local jobs created and supported by tourism, including the level of pay, conditions of service and availability to all without discrimination of gender, race, disability

Answer 31

Employment Quality

Question 32

To seek widespread distribution of economic and social benefits from tourism throughout the recipient community, including improving opportunities, income and services available to the poor

Answer 32

Social Equity

Question 33

To provide a safe, satisfrying and fullfilimh experience for visitore, available to all without discri by gender, race, disablity

Answer 33

Visitor fulfilment

Question 34

To engage and empower local communities in planning and decision making about the management and future development of tourism in their area, in consultation with other stakeholders

Answer 34

Local Control

Question 35

To maintain n strengthen the quality of life in local communities, including social structures and access to resources, amenities and life support systems, avoiding any fom of social degradation or exploitation

Answer 35

Community Wellbeing

Question 36

To respect and enhance the historic heritage, authentic culture, traditions and distinctiveness of host communities

Answer 36

Cultural Richness

Question 37

To maintain and enhance the quality of landscapes, both urban and rural snd avoid the physical and visuak degradation of the environment

Answer 37

Physical Integrity

Question 38

To support, and conservation of natural areas, wildlife and minimize damage to them

Answer 38

Biological Diversity

Question 39

To minimize the use of scarce and non renewable resources in the development and operation of tourism facilities and services

Answer 39

Resource Efficiency

Question 40

To minimize the pollution of air, water, land and the generation of waste by tourusm enterprises and visitors

Answer 40

Environmental Purity