TOU751 Week Three

What is regenerative tourism primarily focused on?

• Minimizing the impact on the environment and local communities

• Offering luxury experiences to tourists

• Delivering a net benefit for people, places, and nature (Correct)

• Maximizing the economic growth of a destination

Regeneration in tourism involves:

• Increasing the number of responsible tourists

• Restoring and enhancing local environments and cultures

• Providing economic benefits to local communities

• Developing new tourism destinations

Traditional tourism differs from regenerative tourism in that it:

• Focuses more on economic growth and profit

• Incorporates the usage of renewable energy sources

• Sees tourism as part of a wider ecosystem

• It is extractive and focuses more on communities

The origins of regenerative tourism can be traced back to:

• Modern sustainable practices

• The industrial revolution

• Traditional practices and wisdom of indigenous communities

• The advent of international travel

Sustainable tourism vs regenerative tourism is differentiated by:

• A commitment to add no additional harm vs offering a net positive benefit

• Limiting the number of tourism visitors to a destination

• The number of tourists a destination can accommodate

• A focus on local communities

An example of regenerative tourism practice is:

• Mass tourism

• Fostering innovation and collaboration

• Developing tourist attractions in non urban areas

• Ecotourism enterprises

A challenge in implementing regenerative tourism practices includes:

• Too much collaboration between stakeholders

• Conflict amongst stakeholders involved

• Resistance to change in established tourism practices

• Dysfunctional relationships between the tourism industry and local communities

Regenerative hospitality emphasizes

• Homestays within the local community

• Guest regeneration and transformation

• Placing environmental concerns as the most important factor

• Increasing the role of local communities

Playa Viva is highlighted as a case study for:

• Demonstrating cost-cutting measures in hotels

• Illustrating principles of regenerative hospitality

• Showing the benefits of renewable energy

• Engaging with local communities

Wild Adventures Melbourne’s regenerative practices include:

• 5 star service for guests

• Regenerating reefs in Port Phillip Bay

• Obtaining ecotourism certification

• Low-budget travel experiences