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What is ecotourism?

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Ecotourism takes place in natural areas of scenic beauty, and allows tourists to experience nature. It aims to conserve the environment while benefitting the local community.

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What are some strategies to achieve ecotourism?

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  1. Educate and increase tourists’ appreciation of nature
  2. Put in place measures to minimise damage to the environment
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Example of ecotourism?

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Galapagos example

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Limitations of ecotourism?

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  1. Uncertainty over continuity of efforts in conserving nature
  2. Uncertainty over involving local communities
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What is CBT?

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CBT provides innovative small scale experiences that are organised by local communities. They involve home stays, agricultural experiences and maximise the local community’s involvement in tourism.

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Strategies to achieve CBT?

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  1. Encourage local community to participate in decision making
  2. Put in place measures to maximise economic and social benefits
  3. Educate and increase tourists’ appreciation of local cultures and protection of the environment
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Limitations of CBT?

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  1. Loss of culture
  2. Competition with large scale tourism developements
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What is PPT?

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PPT focuses on improving the quality of life for the poor, and reducing poverty

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Strategies for PPT?

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  1. Training for locals
  2. Increasing access to micro-finance
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Limitations of PPT?

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  1. Inability to significantly reduce poverty as compared to direct investments in social services
  2. Economic benefits may be highly unevenly distributed, with most of them being channelled to non-poor locals
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How can governments influence sustainable tourism development?

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  1. Establishing policies and creating plans
  2. Enforcing regulations
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Limitations of government?

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  1. Poor enforcement
  2. Prioritise economic development over sustainability
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When is sustainable tourism production achieved?

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  1. Demands on ecosystem services do not exceed the supply of resources
  2. Different stakeholders work together and adopt responsible long-term approaches
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When is sustainable tourism consumption achieved?

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  1. Destination regions manage demand and when tourism is consumed responsibly by tourists
  2. Policies give local communities primary attention while considering the needs of tourists
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How can we achieve equitable distribution of tourism benefits?

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  1. Implementing effective tourism management to ensure the tourism benefits are enjoyed by all stakeholders
  2. Minimising negative trade-offs within or between economic, social and environmental dimensions
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What are the factors that contribute to motivation to travel?

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  1. Need for relaxation
  2. Personal growth
  3. To explore and discover unique travel experiences
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What are the factors that contribute to ability to travel?

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  1. Increase in disposable income
  2. Increase in leisure time
  3. Business innovations in the tourism industry
  4. Lower transport costs
  5. Lower accommodation costs
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What are the factors that contribute to mobility in travel?

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  1. Expansion of public transport services and infrastructure
  2. Introduction of new modes of travel
  3. Increase in private car ownership
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What are the stages of tourist destination regions over time?

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  1. Exploration
  2. Involvement
  3. Development
  4. Consolidation
  5. Stagnation
  6. Decline / Rejuvenation
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What are the factors that contribute to trends in tourism?

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  1. Globalisation
  2. Demand for tourism is changing
  3. Supply for tourism is changing
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How does globalisation influence trends in tourism?

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Pg 29

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How does demand for tourism change?

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Pg 30-32

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How does supply of tourism change?

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Pg 33-35

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What are the positive economic impacts of tourism?

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  1. Employment opportunities
  2. Income generation
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What are the negative economic impacts of tourism?

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  1. Economic leakages
  2. Over dependence on tourism
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What are the positive social impacts of tourism?

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  1. Cultural preservation
  2. Enhancing cultural ecosystem services
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What are the negative social impacts of tourism?

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  1. Cultural commodification
  2. Cultural clashes
  3. Rise in crimes
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What are the positive environmental impacts of tourism?

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  1. Environmental conservation and preservation of biodiversity
  2. Restoration of degraded natural environments
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What are the negative environmental impacts of tourism?

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  1. Pollution and improper sewage disposal
  2. Threats to wildlife habitats and depletion of natural resources
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How can international organisations influence sustainable tourism development?

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  1. Provide knowledge, financial and technical assistance
  2. Offer consultancy services
  3. Raise awareness about how tourists can contribute to sustainable tourism development
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What are the limitations of international organisations?

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  1. Lack of funding
  2. Lack of understanding of local contexts
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How do businesses influence sustainable tourism development?

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  1. Seeking advice from other stakeholders on sustainable tourism development
  2. Participating in decision making for sustainable tourism development
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What are limitations of businesses?

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  1. Compromising on sustainable practices for economic benefits
  2. Differing ways of measuring sustainability
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How do locals influence sustainable tourism development?

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  1. Seeking advice from other stakeholders in sustainable tourism development
  2. Participating in decision making for sustainable tourism development
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What are limitations of locals?

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  1. Lack of access to financial or technical assistance
  2. Prioritising economic benefits over sustainable practices
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How do tourists influence sustainable tourism development?

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  1. Developing genuine interest in improving the economy, culture and environment of a destination region
  2. Interacting responsibly with the environment and people when they travel
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What are some limitations of tourists?

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  1. Lack of budget-friendly options
  2. Lack of clear information that causes confusion over sustainable options available

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