SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES IN TOURISM DESTINATIONS´ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Question 1

What is the definition of sustainability?

Answer 1

Long-term viability without diminishing future generations’ opportunities.

Question 2

Deep transitions involve:

Answer 2

Connected changes in socio-technical systems over centuries.

Question 3

Which of the following was established to address global climate actions in tourism?

Answer 3

The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism

Question 4

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) manages sustainability standards through

Answer 4

GSTC Criteria for destinations and industry.

Question 5

What are the four pillars of the GSTC Criteria?

Answer 5

Sustainable management, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts, environmental impacts.

Question 6

The concept of deep transitions highlights:

Answer 6

The restructuring of rules from industrial modernity.

Question 7

What key global event in 1987 helped frame sustainable development?

Answer 7

The Brundtland Report

Question 8

Which system monitors sustainable destination management?

Answer 8

The European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS)

Question 9

To promote sustainability in wine tourism, a key focus is:

Answer 9

Balancing economic, environmental, and social impacts.

Question 10

What principle is essential for destination stewardship?

Answer 10

Maintaining cultural, environmental, and economic integrity.

Question 11

The TALC Model (Tourism Area Life Cycle) suggests:

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Proper management can prevent destination decline.

Question 12

What does the concept of regenerative tourism emphasize?

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Holistic, place-based approaches fostering mutual benefits.

Question 13

According to the GSTC, a sustainable destination must focus on:

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Sustainable management, cultural preservation, and environmental balance.

Question 14

What is the primary motivation for wine tourism, as defined in the module?

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Tasting wine and exploring wine regions.

Question 15

What are the three dimensions of a tourist destination?

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Physical, economic, and socio-cultural.

Question 16

The European Green Deal aims to:

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Support sustainable development through a green transition.

Question 17

Which is NOT a motivation for wine tourism?

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Seeking mass-production wineries without cultural context.

Question 18

The TALC Model 2.0 integrates:

Answer 18

Dynamics between visitor demand and destination supply

Question 19

What is a key strategy for addressing tourism’s carbon emissions?

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Reducing fossil fuel reliance and promoting greener destinations.

Question 20

Sustainable wine tourism prioritizes:

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The well-being of local communities and cultural preservation.

Question 21

What is the primary role of Destination Management Organizations (DMOs)?

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Align stakeholders and coordinate sustainable tourism strategies.

Question 22

The concept of resilience in tourism focuses on:

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Adapting destinations to remain competitive amid changes.

Question 23

What is a primary attraction in wine tourism?

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Wine-based experiences like tastings and vineyard visits.

Question 24

What is sustainability commonly understood as?

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Intergenerational ethics preserving opportunities for future generations.

Question 25

Deep transitions refer to:

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A series of connected transitions in socio-technical systems over time.

Question 26

Which historical event marked the beginning of the First Deep Transition?

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The Industrial Revolution (1771)

Question 27

The Second Deep Transition aims to:

Answer 27

Re-order the First Deep Transition to address its created problems.

Question 28

What global initiative outlined 17 Sustainable Development Goals?

Answer 28

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2015)

Question 29

The Paris Agreement (2015) aims to:

Answer 29

Keep global warming below 1.5°C by reducing carbon emissions.

Question 30

What does the Transition Pathway for Tourism focus on?

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Identifying actions, targets, and conditions for green and digital transitions.

Question 31

The remaining global carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C is approximately:

Answer 31

400 billion tonnes of CO₂.

Question 32

What is a key action for long-term tourism sustainability?

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Developing local strategies rooted in natural and cultural resources.

Question 33

The SCR Model (Lew 2014) highlights:

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Resilience as the ability to adapt to challenges and maintain stability.

Question 34

What are the four pillars of the GSTC Criteria?

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Sustainable management, environmental impacts, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts.

Question 35

The GSTC Destination Criteria are primarily intended for:

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Public policymakers and destination managers.

Question 36

What is the main purpose of the Green Destinations Certification?

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To monitor and improve sustainability policies at destinations.

Question 37

The European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS) includes:

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Core and supplementary indicators for sustainable destination management.

Question 38

What are the progress tools associated with Green Destinations?

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Awards, self-assessment, and reporting systems.

Question 39

Greenwashing refers to:

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Misleading claims about sustainability to attract eco-conscious consumers.

Question 40

How can tourism businesses avoid greenwashing?

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By adopting transparent, verifiable sustainability certifications.

Question 41

One key feature of GSTC Industry Criteria for hotels and tour operators is:

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Sustainability standards for operations and guest impacts.

Question 42

Which of these is a Green Destination priority area?

Answer 42

Nature and scenery conservation.

Question 43

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) was initiated by:

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he United Nations World Tourism Organization and Rainforest Alliance.