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MSc sustainable tourism

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  • List 3 of International Frameworks/Declarations (Generic) related to sustainability
    open answer
  • What is the difference between protection and preservation?
  • What are the challenges in operationalising sustainable tourism?
    Operationalising sustainable tourism involves addressing environmental, social, and economic impacts, as well as involving the community and long-term planning.
  • What is sustainable tourism?
    tourism organised in such as way that its level can be sustained in the future without creating disruptive/bad environmental, social and economic damage to the
  • How can you decrease your destination footprint as a traveler ?
    Fly less and stay longer; Consider slow travel
  • Imported goods and services – tourist revenue not retained in host community but leaves to origin of imported goods.
    Revenue Leakage
  • List 3 of key legislation under supply chain policies?
  • Why is it important for hotels to educate guests about sustainability?
    To encourage guest participation in eco-friendly practices
  • What role does government policy play in promoting sustainable tourism?
    Government policy sets regulations, incentives, and standards for the industry.
  • What does the term "eco-friendly accommodation" usually refer to?
    Lodging that operates with minimal environmental impact
  • Give 3 examples of negative environmental impacts of tourism?
    open answer
  • List 2 Tourism sector specific frameworks?
    Manila Declaration on World Tourism; Quebec Declaration on Ecotourism; Davos Declaration (2007)
  • Define wicked problem ?
    has innumerable causes, is tough to describe, and doesn’t have a right answer, Environmental degradation, terrorism, and poverty.
  • What does the term “greenwashing” mean in the hospitality industry?
    Marketing a business as eco-friendly without meaningful action
  • What is the role of UNESCO in the context of heritage sites
    encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity
  • What is the difference between ecotourism and sustainable tourism?
    Ecotourism is a sub-component of the field of sustainable tourism.
  • Give 3 examples of positive tourism economic impacts
    Open answer
  • Which certification is often used to recognize sustainable tourism businesses?
    Green Globe
    ISO 9001
    LEED
    TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
  • What is the economic benefit of sustainable tourism?
    Ensuring long-term profitability through resource conservation
  • How can businesses in the tourism industry contribute to sustainable tourism?
    By implementing eco-friendly practices, supporting local communities, promoting cultural preservation, and educating tourists about responsible travel.
  • What is the purpose of ISO 26000?
    is intended to assist organizations in contributing to sustainable development. It is intended to encourage them to go beyond legal compliance, recognizing tha
  • Which of the following is a sustainable practice in a hotel?
    Providing daily towel replacements by default
    Installing low-flow showerheads to save water
    Keeping lights on 24/7 for ambiance
    Using disposable plastic bottles for guests
  • Which of the following contributes to social sustainability in tourism?
    Using solar panels for energy
    Recycling plastic waste
    Employing and empowering local people
    Reusing guest towels
  • what is the purpose of UNFCCC?
    UNFCCC is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system
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