SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES IN TOURISM DESTINATIONS´ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Flashcards
What is the definition of sustainability?
Long-term viability without diminishing future generations’ opportunities.
Deep transitions involve:
Connected changes in socio-technical systems over centuries.
Which of the following was established to address global climate actions in tourism?
The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) manages sustainability standards through
GSTC Criteria for destinations and industry.
What are the four pillars of the GSTC Criteria?
Sustainable management, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts, environmental impacts.
The concept of deep transitions highlights:
The restructuring of rules from industrial modernity.
What key global event in 1987 helped frame sustainable development?
The Brundtland Report
Which system monitors sustainable destination management?
The European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS)
To promote sustainability in wine tourism, a key focus is:
Balancing economic, environmental, and social impacts.
What principle is essential for destination stewardship?
Maintaining cultural, environmental, and economic integrity.
The TALC Model (Tourism Area Life Cycle) suggests:
Proper management can prevent destination decline.
What does the concept of regenerative tourism emphasize?
Holistic, place-based approaches fostering mutual benefits.
According to the GSTC, a sustainable destination must focus on:
Sustainable management, cultural preservation, and environmental balance.
What is the primary motivation for wine tourism, as defined in the module?
Tasting wine and exploring wine regions.
What are the three dimensions of a tourist destination?
Physical, economic, and socio-cultural.
The European Green Deal aims to:
Support sustainable development through a green transition.
Which is NOT a motivation for wine tourism?
Seeking mass-production wineries without cultural context.
The TALC Model 2.0 integrates:
Dynamics between visitor demand and destination supply
What is a key strategy for addressing tourism’s carbon emissions?
Reducing fossil fuel reliance and promoting greener destinations.
Sustainable wine tourism prioritizes:
The well-being of local communities and cultural preservation.
What is the primary role of Destination Management Organizations (DMOs)?
Align stakeholders and coordinate sustainable tourism strategies.
The concept of resilience in tourism focuses on:
Adapting destinations to remain competitive amid changes.
What is a primary attraction in wine tourism?
Wine-based experiences like tastings and vineyard visits.
What is sustainability commonly understood as?
Intergenerational ethics preserving opportunities for future generations.
Deep transitions refer to:
A series of connected transitions in socio-technical systems over time.
Which historical event marked the beginning of the First Deep Transition?
The Industrial Revolution (1771)
The Second Deep Transition aims to:
Re-order the First Deep Transition to address its created problems.
What global initiative outlined 17 Sustainable Development Goals?
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2015)
The Paris Agreement (2015) aims to:
Keep global warming below 1.5°C by reducing carbon emissions.
What does the Transition Pathway for Tourism focus on?
Identifying actions, targets, and conditions for green and digital transitions.
The remaining global carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C is approximately:
400 billion tonnes of CO₂.
What is a key action for long-term tourism sustainability?
Developing local strategies rooted in natural and cultural resources.
The SCR Model (Lew 2014) highlights:
Resilience as the ability to adapt to challenges and maintain stability.
What are the four pillars of the GSTC Criteria?
Sustainable management, environmental impacts, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts.
The GSTC Destination Criteria are primarily intended for:
Public policymakers and destination managers.
What is the main purpose of the Green Destinations Certification?
To monitor and improve sustainability policies at destinations.
The European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS) includes:
Core and supplementary indicators for sustainable destination management.
What are the progress tools associated with Green Destinations?
Awards, self-assessment, and reporting systems.
Greenwashing refers to:
Misleading claims about sustainability to attract eco-conscious consumers.
How can tourism businesses avoid greenwashing?
By adopting transparent, verifiable sustainability certifications.
One key feature of GSTC Industry Criteria for hotels and tour operators is:
Sustainability standards for operations and guest impacts.
Which of these is a Green Destination priority area?
Nature and scenery conservation.
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) was initiated by:
he United Nations World Tourism Organization and Rainforest Alliance.
