Suistainable Tourism

Question 1

what is sustainable tourism

Answer 1

Tourism that meets the needs of current generations without negatively affecting availability of future generations to meet their needs.

Question 2

what are the 3 pillars of sustainable Tourism

Answer 2

social
environment
economic

Question 3

list 4 negative impacts of tourism

Answer 3

pollution
resource depletion
crime increase
overuse of infastructure

Question 4

list 6 good environmental practices

Answer 4

resource management 
waste management 
litter and pollution control 
building in environmetally friendly way 
promotion of flora/fauna 
control of alien invasive plants

Question 5

how can buildings be built in ways that it is considered environmentally friendly

Answer 5

energy efficient (well insulated)
no toxic meterials
renewable enrgy sources

Question 6

what are the two main options when buying a house

Answer 6

full title/free hold

sectional title

Question 7

list 4 advantages of buying full title

Answer 7

no landlord
make profit
rent out a section
run business from home

Question 8

list 4 disadadvantages

Answer 8

long term financial commitement
pay rates/taxes
capital gains tax
maintenenace your resposnibility

Question 9

who elects the trustees

Answer 9

members of the body corporate

Question 10

4 advantages of sectional title

Answer 10

more secure
save on mainteneance
common facilities
fewer responsibilities

Question 11

4 disadvantages of sectional title

Answer 11

can’t interfere with use of common property
limited outdoor space
levy rises with inflation
pay extra

Question 12

what 5 things are included in the monthly repayment of a mortgage

Answer 12

loan payment amount 
interest 
life insurance 
homeowners insurance 
admin fees

Question 13

function of mortgage protection insurance

Answer 13

life insurance serves as collateral if not able to repay loan

Question 14

function of Homeowners comprehensive insurance

Answer 14

insurance in case of damage to structure

Question 15

list 8 payments not included in monthly instalment

Answer 15

deposit 
transfer costs 
legal fees 
initiation fee 
admin fee 
valuation fee 
property fee
mainteneance fees

Question 16

why do tourism businesses contribute to many jobs

Answer 16

businesses involved in the tourism injustry are often labour intensive

Question 17

list 3 ways for businesses to practice responsibility towards people, the environment and the economy

Answer 17

ownership
employement
procurement of local goods and services

Question 18

how can a business practice resposnibility towards people via ownership

Answer 18

help businesses obtain credit
provide micro-loans
offer shares

Question 19

how can a business practice employement responsibility

Answer 19

increase number of employed
fair practices
fair wages, incentives and bonuses

Question 20

definition of procurement

Answer 20

act of obtaining goods or services

Question 21

how can a business obtain local goods and services in a responsible manner

Answer 21

buy local 
pay fair prices 
support local communities 
motivate guests to buy local
market local places 
help local entrep. source money 
train local businesses.

Question 22

list 6 positive effects on Tourism

Answer 22

cultural awareness 
understanding between cultures 
new ideas, interest and values from tourists 
cultural heritage is preserved 
pride increases 
money uplifts community

Question 23

list 7 negative effects on Tourism

Answer 23

crime and violence 
cultural changes 
money may not filter into community 
feeds facial tension 
negative tourists behaviour 
tensions between locals and tourists 
privacy not respected

Question 24

what does CSI stand for

Answer 24

Corporate Social Investment

Question 25

explain how CSI can have an influence on people

Answer 25

helps to improve lives of people in the community, which will make an area safely and more attractive to tourists which in turn brings more business to area.

Question 26

list 2 ways in which tour companies can provide help

Answer 26

financial support | non-financial support

Question 27

list 4 ways in which tour companies can provide financial support to communities.

Answer 27

support and give money to education initiatives identify projects to support community provide attention to health needs of community support local charities and community programs.

Question 28

list 4 ways in which tour companies can provide non-financial support

Answer 28

promote local tourism culture in community supporting educational programs negotiating visits to local communities and etiquette. respect local cultures and treat cultural heritage with dignity and respect.

Question 29

what is a code of conduct

Answer 29

set of rules to guide behaviour and decisions | it guides employees on acceptable behaviour

Question 30

list 6 things that could appear on a code of conduct for tourists

Answer 30

* buy local instead of imported * try to book with companies that apply the triple bottom line approach * pay fair prices and dont bargain * hire a local tour guide * do not buy products made from endangered species * do not break off pieces of local attractions

Question 31

to be suistainable a tourism business must....

Answer 31

* review and apply responsible tourism guidlines * use responsible tourism handbook * work with associations gov and locals * use suistaibility as a marketing strategy

Question 32

how can a business achieve eco tourism certification

Answer 32

become recognized by organization such as fair trade tourism , this lets travellers know that business have been recognized as environmentally friendly, this appeals to eco-concious touirists.

Question 33

why would winning an invelo award boost business of a business

Answer 33

can be used in marketing strategy | receives more media coverage

Question 34

what is fair trade?

Answer 34

trade of goods where people who make the goods have been treated fairly in terms of working conditions and payment. led to improvement in working conditions, bettery pay and better acess to sell goods.

Question 35

FTT promotes tourism business that follows the following principles:

Answer 35

* fair wages * fair working conditions * fair operations * equal share benefits * respect for human rights, culture and environment

Question 36

why would tourists choose business validated by FTT

Answer 36

tourists will be assured that their travel will benefit the local community and that it is run justly and is responsible