Quiz 7

Question 1

Ecotourism with a development perspective vs environmental perspective

Answer 1

Development perspective: considers social, environmental and economic goals, and questions how ecotourism can meet the needs of the host population in terms of improved living standards both in the short and long term
Environmental perspective: ecotourism is based on nature tourism which is sustainably managed, includes environmental education and supports conservation

Question 2

Eco-pirate

Answer 2

people who copy existing responsible tourism products, but in a non-responsible manner — typically offering lower prices, inferior experiences, and detrimental environmental and social impacts

Question 3

Economic empowerment

Answer 3

lasting economic gains to a local community. Cash earned is shared between many households in the community. There are visible signs of improvements from the cash that is earned

Question 4

Psychological empowerment

Answer 4

Self-esteem enhanced because of outside recognition of the uniqueness and value of their culture, their natural resources and their traditional knowledge. Increasing confidence; seek out further education and training opportunities. Access to employment and cash so increase in status for traditionally low-status sectors of society

Question 5

Social empowerment

Answer 5

Ecotourism maintains or enhances the local community’s equilibrium. Community cohesion is improved as individuals and families work together to build a successful ecotourism venture. Funds raised are used for community development purposes,

Question 6

Political empowerment

Answer 6

fairly represents the needs and interests of all community groups, provides a forum through which people can raise questions; Agencies seek out the opinions of community groups and provide opportunities for them to be represented on decision-making bodies

Question 7

Geotourism definition

Answer 7

Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place

Question 8

How does Tourtellot’s definition of geotourism differ from Ceballos-Lasurain?

Answer 8

CL is more about environmental-focused and leaving places undisturbed/conservation; Also CL mentions low visitor impact

Question 9

What is the mark of a true geotourism destination?

Answer 9

a place where you can buy something other than souvenirs and $9 (7-euro) glasses of wine

Question 10

Why are backpacker tourists a good market to focus on?

Answer 10

costs far less and in many cases treads more lightly; backpackers spend just as much as deluxe travellers, but over a longer period of time; more of their money stays in the local economy