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Suistainable Tourism Flashcards

1
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what is sustainable tourism

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Tourism that meets the needs of current generations without negatively affecting availability of future generations to meet their needs.

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2
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what are the 3 pillars of sustainable Tourism

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social
environment
economic

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3
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list 4 negative impacts of tourism

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pollution
resource depletion
crime increase
overuse of infastructure

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4
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list 6 good environmental practices

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resource management 
waste management 
litter and pollution control 
building in environmetally friendly way 
promotion of flora/fauna 
control of alien invasive plants
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5
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how can buildings be built in ways that it is considered environmentally friendly

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energy efficient (well insulated)
no toxic meterials
renewable enrgy sources

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6
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what are the two main options when buying a house

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full title/free hold

sectional title

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7
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list 4 advantages of buying full title

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no landlord
make profit
rent out a section
run business from home

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8
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list 4 disadadvantages

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long term financial commitement
pay rates/taxes
capital gains tax
maintenenace your resposnibility

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9
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who elects the trustees

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members of the body corporate

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10
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4 advantages of sectional title

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more secure
save on mainteneance
common facilities
fewer responsibilities

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4 disadvantages of sectional title

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can’t interfere with use of common property
limited outdoor space
levy rises with inflation
pay extra

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12
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what 5 things are included in the monthly repayment of a mortgage

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loan payment amount 
interest 
life insurance 
homeowners insurance 
admin fees
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13
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function of mortgage protection insurance

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life insurance serves as collateral if not able to repay loan

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14
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function of Homeowners comprehensive insurance

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insurance in case of damage to structure

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15
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list 8 payments not included in monthly instalment

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deposit 
transfer costs 
legal fees 
initiation fee 
admin fee 
valuation fee 
property fee
mainteneance fees
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16
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why do tourism businesses contribute to many jobs

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businesses involved in the tourism injustry are often labour intensive

17
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list 3 ways for businesses to practice responsibility towards people, the environment and the economy

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ownership
employement
procurement of local goods and services

18
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how can a business practice resposnibility towards people via ownership

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help businesses obtain credit
provide micro-loans
offer shares

19
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how can a business practice employement responsibility

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increase number of employed
fair practices
fair wages, incentives and bonuses

20
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definition of procurement

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act of obtaining goods or services

21
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how can a business obtain local goods and services in a responsible manner

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buy local 
pay fair prices 
support local communities 
motivate guests to buy local
market local places 
help local entrep. source money 
train local businesses.
22
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list 6 positive effects on Tourism

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cultural awareness 
understanding between cultures 
new ideas, interest and values from tourists 
cultural heritage is preserved 
pride increases 
money uplifts community
23
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list 7 negative effects on Tourism

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crime and violence 
cultural changes 
money may not filter into community 
feeds facial tension 
negative tourists behaviour 
tensions between locals and tourists 
privacy not respected
24
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what does CSI stand for

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Corporate Social Investment

25
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explain how CSI can have an influence on people

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helps to improve lives of people in the community, which will make an area safely and more attractive to tourists which in turn brings more business to area.

26
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list 2 ways in which tour companies can provide help

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financial support

non-financial support

27
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list 4 ways in which tour companies can provide financial support to communities.

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support and give money to education initiatives
identify projects to support community
provide attention to health needs of community
support local charities and community programs.

28
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list 4 ways in which tour companies can provide non-financial support

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promote local tourism culture in community
supporting educational programs
negotiating visits to local communities and etiquette.
respect local cultures and treat cultural heritage with dignity and respect.

29
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what is a code of conduct

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set of rules to guide behaviour and decisions

it guides employees on acceptable behaviour

30
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list 6 things that could appear on a code of conduct for tourists

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  • buy local instead of imported
  • try to book with companies that apply the triple bottom line approach
  • pay fair prices and dont bargain
  • hire a local tour guide
  • do not buy products made from endangered species
  • do not break off pieces of local attractions
31
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to be suistainable a tourism business must….

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  • review and apply responsible tourism guidlines
  • use responsible tourism handbook
  • work with associations gov and locals
  • use suistaibility as a marketing strategy
32
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how can a business achieve eco tourism certification

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become recognized by organization such as fair trade tourism , this lets travellers know that business have been recognized as environmentally friendly, this appeals to eco-concious touirists.

33
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why would winning an invelo award boost business of a business

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can be used in marketing strategy

receives more media coverage

34
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what is fair trade?

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trade of goods where people who make the goods have been treated fairly in terms of working conditions and payment.
led to improvement in working conditions, bettery pay and better acess to sell goods.

35
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FTT promotes tourism business that follows the following principles:

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  • fair wages
  • fair working conditions
  • fair operations
  • equal share benefits
  • respect for human rights, culture and environment
36
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why would tourists choose business validated by FTT

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tourists will be assured that their travel will benefit the local community and that it is run justly and is responsible

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