Sustainable Tourism Flashcards

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Negative impacts of tourism development.

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Tourism development can lead to negative impacts, sometimes destroying the attractions that drew tourists initially.

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Development of sustainable and responsible tourism concepts.

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Increased awareness has led to the development of sustainable and responsible tourism concepts.

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Environmental considerations in tourism.

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Environmental considerations were often overlooked in favor of economic benefits in tourism.

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Destruction of tourist attractions.

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Tourism development can sometimes destroy the attractions that initially drew tourists.

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Sustainable tourism.

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Sustainable tourism focuses on minimizing negative impacts on the environment and local communities.

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Economic vs. environmental priorities in tourism.

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Economic benefits were often prioritized over environmental and social considerations in tourism.

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Sustainable tourism is not about stopping people from visiting an area.

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It is about managing the impact of tourism on the environment, communities, and the economy.

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The World Tourism Organisation (WTO) defines sustainable tourism as....

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Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts.

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Ecological sustainability involves maintaining the ecological diversity of an area.

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It aims to protect natural resources and biodiversity.

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Cultural sustainability supports local people in maintaining their culture.

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It encourages the preservation of cultural heritage and traditions.