Quiz 15

Question 1

What two societal norms does Weaver suggest will lead to sustainable mass tourism convergence?

Answer 1

Sustainability and growth desirability

Question 2

What are the three paths to sustainable mass tourism convergence and the types of tourism that accompany each path?

Answer 2

Paths:
1) Organic- Market-led growth then regulation
2) Incremental- Targeted implementation of regulations initially preserve the natural/cultural assets that give a unique sense of place
3) Induced- Instant resorts induced under gov driven growth pole strategies
Types of tourism:
1) CAT (Circumstantial alternative tourism)- unregulated, initial stage of destination life cycle
2) DAT (Deliberate alternative tourism) regulations which ensure the preservation of small-scale alternative tourism practices
3) UMT (unsustainable mass tourism), S curve of Butler’s area life cycle
4) SMT (sustainable mass tourism) regulations more relevant to large-scale modes of tourism activity

Question 3

Which path is the most sustainable path for a destination to take in your opinion? Why?

Answer 3

Incremental because it can siphon visitors and put protection measures in place

Question 4

What is environmental pragmatism?

Answer 4

Development while keeping the environment in mind