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Give an example of sustainable tourism in practice
growth of ecotourism
Examples of ecotourism products and services
- eco-tour holidays (sold as package holidays)
- eco-friendly accommodations
- ecotourism activities
Define Eco-tours and packages
- holidays in the natural environment managed to allow eco-tourists to visit without causing damage
- Can positively impact the environment through conservation and bring awareness
- Eco-tour operator websites promote operator’s products and all tourist research options and to book a package
What an eco-tour and package may include
- return air flight from the destination
- visit eco-friendly visitor attractions (an eco-park to see local animals)
- farm visit to taste local food
- traditional dance performance
- optional travel insurance
How can eco-tourist get eco packages?
- from an ecotourism holiday package tour operator - as independent traveler who self arrange an eco-tour with help of internet websites and tourism providers
What is an eco-friendly accommodation?
accommodation provided from eco-tourists to visit and stay on the natural environment without causing negative impact
Examples of eco-friendly accomodations
- eco-lodges (part of eco-resort)
- Eco-resorts
- Eco-hotels (part of eco-resort)
Ways that accommodations/resorts can be eco-friendly
- built from recycled or sustainably (mud, straw, bamboo) - have limited (controlled) water and electricity to limit consumption - Solar-heated water - treat and reuse grey water - products (such as toiletries) are organic and bought locally at fair prices to help local economic sustainability - recycling kitchen waste to compost - decided to limit the amount of guest allowed
Ecotourism activities goals
- have fun - observe and learn about the natural environment - contribute positively to conservation of the natural environment and the ways of life of local communities.
examples of ecotourism activities
- adventure such as ziplining, canoeing or trekking - viewing photographing wildlife and plants, birdwatching, nature walks - visiting local communities without harming traditional ways of life (ex: buying traditional crafts at a local weekly market)
How ecotourism differs and is similar to responsible tourism
- ecotourism is a type of sustainable tourism - However ecotourism refers to visiting the natural environment where sustainable and responsible tourism is broader and can involve city destinations
what does responsible and ethical tourism behaviour/practice include?
help minimize negative impacts and maximise the positive impacts - respect for the environment - following code of conduct
define respect for the environment and local culture
- respect for the natural environment and local culture of people - shown by ecotourism visiting local community villages, events and markets respectfully, behaving politely and buying local handicrafts - tourists visiting traditional events and performance help local desire to conserve their culture (instead of copying other countries)
following code of conduct
an example of responsible tourism behaviour
A way facilities can sustainably manage tourism
- reduce - re-using - recycling
Way the 3R can be used to aid sustainability
- tourist eat organic produce from local farms and crops - hotels can manage water supplies by reducing use in food, washing, pools and re-using when they can
Environmental impacts of sustainable tourism developments
- cleaner, less-polluted air, seas, rivers, lakes, and land - reduce carbon emission and less contribution to global warming - reduce consumption of natural resource - conservation of ecosystem and biodiversity - eco-accommodations teach tourist and educated them which can spread the word and help the environment as a whole (the one negative that can be seen is that these eco-friendly accommodations are normally placed in nature were animals were displaced and land had to be cleared)
Social impacts of sustainable tourism developments
- positive as it focuses on bringing the maximum social benefits now and into the future to destination communities - local traditions are kept - creates positive impacts (and understandings) with tourist and locals
Economic impacts of sustainable tourism developments
- creates jobs for local people and brings income to the destination and its business - the sustainable effort is long term (instead of gaining money by exploiting other economic sources)
What organizations in countries like Jamaica encourage sustainable tourism
- NTOs (national tourism organisations)
Benefits of positive attitudes towards sustainable tourism development from local people, authorities, travel and tourism providers and tourist themselves.
- jobs and ecotourist to destinations - profits to travel and tourism providers - enjoyment and satisfaction to ethical tourist
Cons of attitudes towards sustainable tourism development from local people, authorities, travel and tourism providers and tourist themselves.
- reduce mass tourism and so reduces or chane the jobs available in destinations -bring set-up and conversion costs to travel and tourism providers - not appeal to all tourist
Local authorities attitude on sustainable tourism development
- positive since there is economic leakage brought by hotels buying local foods (ex)
Locals attitude on sustainable tourism development
positive
- since it helps conserve local environment and community life
negative
- new jobs may be limited career opportunities (however if a well paying resort offer genuine jobs it would be a positive)
