Exploring Sustainable Tourism Concepts

What is the main goal of sustainable tourism?

• To promote responsible travel that conserves the environment

• To maximize profits for large hotel chains.

• To promote luxury travel experiences for wealthy individuals.

• To increase the number of tourists visiting a destination.

How does responsible travel differ from traditional tourism?

• Responsible travel emphasizes sustainability and cultural respect.

• Responsible travel focuses solely on luxury accommodations.

• Responsible travel is only about visiting popular tourist attractions.

• Traditional tourism promotes environmental conservation.

What does the term 'carbon footprint' refer to?

• The amount of carbon stored in trees and plants.

• The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted.

• The total weight of carbon in a product.

• The process of recycling carbon materials.

Select one example of green practices in tourism.

• Promoting mass tourism without local engagement

• Waste reduction initiatives, and local conservation support.

• Luxury resorts with no environmental policies

• Air travel as the primary mode of transportation

Why is biodiversity important in the context of tourism?

• Biodiversity is only important for wildlife conservation, not tourism.

• Biodiversity has no impact on the quality of tourism experiences.

• Biodiversity is crucial for attracting tourists and supporting ecosystems,

• Biodiversity decreases the number of tourists visiting a location.

What are some ways to promote cultural preservation while traveling?

• Engage with local communities and support local artisans.

• Purchase mass-produced souvenirs instead of local crafts.

• Only visit tourist attractions without engaging with locals.

• Ignore local customs and traditions.

How can travelers minimize their negative impact on the environment?

• Travelers can increase their carbon footprint by using more plastic.

• Travelers should ignore local customs and practices.

• Travelers should prioritize luxury accommodations over eco-friendly options.

• Travelers can minimize their negative impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices.

Match the following

• Good working conditions for locals

• Local Sourcing

• Government or organizational guidelines

• Fair Trade Tourism

• Responsible travel to natural areas

• Ecotourism

• Using local suppliers

• Sustainable Tourism Policy:

Eco-friendly ​ (a)   is lodging ​ (b)   that adopt practices to reduce their environmental impact, such as using ​ (c)   energy and minimizing ​ (d)   .

• Accommodation
• facilities
• renewable
• waste
• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Non-renewable resources

Carbon Offset is a ​ (a)   in ​ ​ (b)   gas emissions to ​ (c)   for emissions made elsewhere, typically achieved through projects that reduce or ​ (d)   carbon.

• greenhouse
• reduction
• sequester
• compensate
• increase
• multiply
• ignore