Sustainable Tourism Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Tourism that doesnt damage the environment it sets out to explore
2
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Achieving the aims of it
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- respecting local culture
- Conserving resources
- being informed of culture, politics & economy of an area
3
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Myth?
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- Expensive small group tours to remote locations
2. Staying in luxury accomodation
4
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Eco tourism Aims
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- Responsible tourism (managing capacity)
- Solving environmental problems
- Encouraging conservation through education of locals and tourists
5
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Conditions of Ecotourism
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- Must be set up and run in cooperation with local people
2. No. of visitors must be limited to a level that the environment can sustain