Sustainability in Tourism

Which of the below does NOT impact the sustainability of tourism?

• Climate Change

• Natural Disasters

• Disease

• Healthcare

Sustainability is....

• the ability to continue at the same rate into the future

• just about the environment

• just about society

• just about local communities

How does Climate Change impact tourism?

• Rising sea levels move locations

• All of the listed responses

• Warmer weather means less snow for ski resorts

• Less rainfall kills of lakes and the wildlife

Bush-fires affect tourism by...

• Scaring off tourists

• Displacing picturesque wildlife

• Destroying accommodation

• All of the listed responses

Why is sustainable tourism difficult?

• People aren't in control of destinations/environments at large

• There are no laws regarding it

• It is an international issue

• People are unaware of the issues

Stakeholders are...

• people/groups who are impacted by a decision

• busybodies who should know better

• people that aren't affected but are curious

Stakeholders to sustainable tourism DO NOT include...

• Tour Operators

• Local Communities

• Governments

• Foreign Businesses

Local communities benefit from sustainable tourism as...

• their local area is not harmed

• they get more money

• they see more tourists

• they are given handouts from the government

Tourists may benefit from sustainable tourism as...

• an attractive environment is a better destination

• they are given a tax break

• they receive a greater income from recycling

Tour Operators may benefit from sustainable tourism by...

• boosting their corporate image

• all of the listed options

• better relations with locals and staff

• reducing their impact on future tours