Sustainable Tourism

Who are the stakeholders who have a part to play in making tourism sustainable? (>1 ans)

• Government

• Tourists

• Non-governmental organisations

• Local communities

• Tour operators

What are the 3 pillars of sustainability? (>1 ans)

• Environmental sustainability

• Social sustainability

• Scientific sustainability

• Economic sustainability

Gorongosa: How did the Gregory Carr Foundation (NGO) get involved in conserving Gorongosa's environment?

• It partnered with the Mozambique government to manage and invest money and expertise in Gorongosa's operations and maintenance.

• It bought over Gorongosa from the Mozambique government and hired foreign professionals to manage its operations and maintenance.

• It donated money annually to the Mozambique government who was in charge of managing Gorongosa on its own with the money.

Gorongosa: According to this flow chart, what are the social impacts of the NGO Gregory Carr Foundation's involvement? (>1 ans)

• Protected areas have been expanded and are maintained thoroughly.

• Locals are employed to work in Gorongosa so they can earn a living.

• After-school girls' clubs have been created to enhance educational programs for girls and improve their literacy.

• Mobile medical clinics have been set up in villages to provide quality healthcare services.

Why is it important to include local communities in making tourism sustainable?

• Locals and indigenous people have more experience with their environment and culture, so they can share valuable ideas for plans to work.

• Locals and indigenous people will grow unhappy and may turn violent against the government and NGOs if they get left out.

• Locals and indigenous people will feel aimless and turn to drugs and crimes if they lack jobs in tourism.

Michoacan, Mexico: How is Michoacan's government working with local communities and the private sector to promote social sustainability in tourism? (>1 ans)

• Work with local communities to create activities that expose tourists to archaeological sites, Hispanic architecture, cathedrals, villages, and festivals.

• Invest in renovating historic sites and creating new marketplaces so new jobs can be created for the locals to promote their culture.

• Permit the private sector to transform historic buildings into hotels, restaurants and shops, so more new jobs can be created for locals to be employed.

• Hold workshops for locals to grow a deeper understanding of their local culture.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia: What are the environmental impacts of the government's involvement in conserving the Great Barrier Reef?

• Capital dredging for ports is retricted to just a few locations along the Great Barrier Reef.

• Disposal of capital dredge waste materials in the Great Barrier Reef is banned.

• Water quality around the Great Barrier Reef has improved so the populations of indigenous turtles and dugongs have grown.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia: Why is it important for the government to be involved in conserving the Great Barrier Reef? (>1 ans)

• It has the authority to restrict land uses that can cause harm to the Great Barrier Reef.

• It has the power to impose laws and penalties on human activities that harm the Great Barrier Reef and indigenous animal species.

• It has access to money and expertise needed to restore the Great Barrier Reef.

• It has to be concerned about protecting Australia's heritage so that it can win votes to sustain its rule over Australia.

How can tourists and tour operators contribute to making tourism sustainable? (>1 ans)

• Comply with laws and refrain from doing activities that damage the environment.

• Be aware of business activities that are known to exploit locals (harm their well-being) and avoid purchasing their goods and services.

• Take part in tours that offer opportunities to explore the history and culture of a local destination.

• Tourists can seek job opportunities and contribute to the tourism industry of the country of visit.

The success of the tourism industry depends on its environmental sustainability only.

• True

• False