1What is sustainable tourism development?
Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs across economic, social and environmental dimensions
2How does continual provision of employment opportunities and income growth ensure economic sustainability?
Skills training → career progression and off-season employment → stable jobs and income
3How does increased provision of social services raise standards of living and ensure economic sustainability?
Tourism revenue funds schools and healthcare → better opportunities → higher incomes and living standards
4How does respecting the authenticity of local communities, practices and art forms ensure social sustainability?
Preserves culture, reduces conflict and maintains meaningful experiences for locals and tourists
5How does contributing to intercultural understanding and tolerance ensure social sustainability?
Positive tourist-local interactions → cultural appreciation and preservation → more attractive destination
6How does maintaining essential ecological processes ensure environmental sustainability?
Healthy ecosystems provide resources and regulate air and water quality for present and future needs
7How does conserving natural heritage and biodiversity ensure environmental sustainability?
Protected areas and visitor controls conserve habitats, biodiversity and natural beauty
8How does the government establish policies and plans to influence sustainable tourism development?
Policies guide stakeholders to minimise environmental damage and maximise community benefits
9How does the government enforcing regulations influence sustainable tourism development?
Regulations control tourism activities and visitor numbers to ensure sustainability goals are met
10How does poor enforcement limit the government's ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
Lack of resources, corruption or weak authority reduces compliance
11How does prioritising economic development limit the government's ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
Economic gains may be prioritised over social and environmental sustainability
12How do international organisations influence sustainable tourism development?
Provide expertise, funding, consultancy and awareness programmes
13How does lack of understanding of local contexts limit international organisations' ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
External perspectives may not suit local needs, causing resistance
14How does lack of funding limit international organisations' ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
Limited resources restrict the number of projects supported
15How do businesses influence sustainable tourism development?
Use resources, seek stakeholder input and participate in sustainable planning while remaining profitable
16How does compromising on sustainable practices limit businesses' ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
Profit motives may outweigh sustainability concerns
17How do differing understandings of sustainability limit businesses' ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
May lead to greenwashing and misleading sustainability claims
18How does seeking advice from other stakeholders influence sustainable tourism development?
Improves knowledge and promotes sustainable tourism practices
19How does participating in decision-making influence sustainable tourism development?
Local knowledge helps minimise negative impacts and improve tourism planning
20How does lack of financial or technical assistance limit locals' ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
Insufficient resources prevent implementation of sustainable initiatives
21How does prioritising economic benefits over sustainability limit locals' ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
Short-term income may be prioritised over long-term sustainability
22How do tourists with a genuine interest in destinations influence sustainable tourism development?
Support sustainable businesses and contribute to conservation and community projects
23How do tourists interacting responsibly with the environment and local people influence sustainable tourism development?
Respect local customs and minimise environmental impacts
24How do high costs limit tourists' ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
Sustainable tourism options may be too expensive for some tourists
25How does lack of clear information limit tourists' ability to influence sustainable tourism development?
Tourists may struggle to identify genuinely sustainable options
26Why are differing understandings and measurements of sustainable tourism development a challenge?
Different views create conflicts and make consensus difficult
27Why does differing control over resources make sustainable tourism development a challenge?
Powerful stakeholders may dominate decisions and overlook others
28Why do differing priorities make sustainable tourism development a challenge?
Economic, social and environmental goals often require trade-offs
29What is ecotourism?
Nature-based tourism that conserves the environment and benefits local communities
30What are the characteristics of hard ecotourism?
Small groups, strong conservation focus, limited services, physically challenging experiences
31What are the characteristics of soft ecotourism?
Large groups, moderate conservation focus, comfortable and highly serviced experiences
32What is community-based tourism?
Small-scale tourism managed by local communities to maximise local participation and benefits
33What is pro-poor tourism?
Tourism that improves livelihoods of the poor through economic, social and environmental benefits
34What is micro-finance?
Financial services provided to low-income individuals with limited access to banking
35How does uncertainty over conserving nature limit ecotourism?
High tourist numbers and profit motives may damage the environment being protected
36How does uncertainty over involving local communities limit ecotourism?
Lack of local skills may result in non-locals filling tourism jobs
37How does loss of culture limit community-based tourism?
Commercialisation may reduce cultural authenticity
38How does competition with large-scale tourism developments limit community-based tourism?
Local communities often lack funding, skills and marketing capacity
39How does inability to significantly reduce poverty limit pro-poor tourism?
Poor communities may lack skills, funding or participation opportunities
40How does uneven distribution of economic benefits limit pro-poor tourism?
Wealthier locals often capture more benefits than poorer residents
41What is sustainable tourism production?
Using resources responsibly to create tourism goods, services and experiences
42How does keeping demand for ecosystem services within resource supply support sustainable tourism production?
Prevents environmental degradation and protects tourism resources
43How does stakeholder cooperation support sustainable tourism production?
Energy and water conservation reduce pressure on ecosystem services
44How does responsible tourist behaviour and demand management support sustainable tourism consumption?
Sustainable choices and visitor limits reduce environmental impacts
45How do policies prioritising local communities support sustainable tourism consumption?
Community involvement ensures tourism meets both local and tourist needs
46How does effective tourism management ensure equitable distribution of tourism benefits?
Ensures benefits are shared fairly and maintains support for tourism
47How does minimising negative trade-offs support equitable distribution of tourism benefits?
Negotiation helps balance economic, social and environmental interests