Suistainable Tourism Flashcards
what is sustainable tourism
Tourism that meets the needs of current generations without negatively affecting availability of future generations to meet their needs.
what are the 3 pillars of sustainable Tourism
social
environment
economic
list 4 negative impacts of tourism
pollution
resource depletion
crime increase
overuse of infastructure
list 6 good environmental practices
resource management waste management litter and pollution control building in environmetally friendly way promotion of flora/fauna control of alien invasive plants
how can buildings be built in ways that it is considered environmentally friendly
energy efficient (well insulated)
no toxic meterials
renewable enrgy sources
what are the two main options when buying a house
full title/free hold
sectional title
list 4 advantages of buying full title
no landlord
make profit
rent out a section
run business from home
list 4 disadadvantages
long term financial commitement
pay rates/taxes
capital gains tax
maintenenace your resposnibility
who elects the trustees
members of the body corporate
4 advantages of sectional title
more secure
save on mainteneance
common facilities
fewer responsibilities
4 disadvantages of sectional title
can’t interfere with use of common property
limited outdoor space
levy rises with inflation
pay extra
what 5 things are included in the monthly repayment of a mortgage
loan payment amount interest life insurance homeowners insurance admin fees
function of mortgage protection insurance
life insurance serves as collateral if not able to repay loan
function of Homeowners comprehensive insurance
insurance in case of damage to structure
list 8 payments not included in monthly instalment
deposit transfer costs legal fees initiation fee admin fee valuation fee property fee mainteneance fees
why do tourism businesses contribute to many jobs
businesses involved in the tourism injustry are often labour intensive
list 3 ways for businesses to practice responsibility towards people, the environment and the economy
ownership
employement
procurement of local goods and services
how can a business practice resposnibility towards people via ownership
help businesses obtain credit
provide micro-loans
offer shares
how can a business practice employement responsibility
increase number of employed
fair practices
fair wages, incentives and bonuses
definition of procurement
act of obtaining goods or services
how can a business obtain local goods and services in a responsible manner
buy local pay fair prices support local communities motivate guests to buy local market local places help local entrep. source money train local businesses.
list 6 positive effects on Tourism
cultural awareness understanding between cultures new ideas, interest and values from tourists cultural heritage is preserved pride increases money uplifts community
list 7 negative effects on Tourism
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
what does CSI stand for
Corporate Social Investment
explain how CSI can have an influence on people
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.
list 2 ways in which tour companies can provide help
financial support
non-financial support
list 4 ways in which tour companies can provide financial support to communities.
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.
list 4 ways in which tour companies can provide non-financial support
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.
what is a code of conduct
set of rules to guide behaviour and decisions
it guides employees on acceptable behaviour
list 6 things that could appear on a code of conduct for tourists
- 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
to be suistainable a tourism business must….
- review and apply responsible tourism guidlines
- use responsible tourism handbook
- work with associations gov and locals
- use suistaibility as a marketing strategy
how can a business achieve eco tourism certification
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.
why would winning an invelo award boost business of a business
can be used in marketing strategy
receives more media coverage
what is fair trade?
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.
FTT promotes tourism business that follows the following principles:
- fair wages
- fair working conditions
- fair operations
- equal share benefits
- respect for human rights, culture and environment
why would tourists choose business validated by FTT
tourists will be assured that their travel will benefit the local community and that it is run justly and is responsible
