Sustainable Tourism
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Essential Questions
- What are some strategies in managing tourism?
- How do stakeholders play in role in sustainable tourism?
- Can ecotourism as a form of sustainable tourism work?
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM meets the needs of tourists and the host country while protecting and enhancing opportunities for future generations.
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PRINCIPLES for sustainable tourism
- Make optimal use of environmental resources
- Respect the socio-cultural authenticity of host communities
- Provide economic benefits to all stakeholders
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Sustainability of ecotourism
What are some criteria for measuring this? (readings pg. 25)
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How far do these show feasibility of ecotourism?
- The Posada Amazons, Peru
- CAMPFIRE project, Zimbabwe
- Ricancie, Ecuador
- (all case studies pg 20-22)
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Limitations of ecotourism
- Scale of industry in the economy
- Marketing strategies of businesses
- Ecotourists vs. Eco-terrorists
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Community-based tourism
- Locals consulted to coordinate tourist activities
- Locals can share the revenue and benefit economically
- Minimizes conflict/reduces tension between visitors and tourists
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Staying at home with the locals in Jamaica
Bed and breakfast accommodation in rural areas
Challenges of CBT
- Financing & funding of projects by local communities
- Technical expertise in tourism management by all stakeholders
- Tensions due to unrealistic expectations of tourists, locals and tour operators
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Stakeholders in sustainable tourism
Importance of cooperation among various groups
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