sustainable tourism

Lecture 1 Lecture 1 – – Introduction to the Introduction to the sustainable tourism concepts sustainable tourism concepts and issues and issues Nguyen Thị Thúy Hồng M.A Objectives Objectives 1. 1. Explain the meaning of sustainable Explain the meaning of sustainable development and its application to development and its application to tourism tourism 2. 2. What is meant by making tourism more What is meant by making tourism more sustainable sustainable 3. 3. Examine the Government and private Examine the Government and private sector relationship in promoting sector relationship in promoting sustainable tourism sustainable tourism 4. 4. Case study 1. Case study 1. 3 3 1. 1. Meaning of sustainable development Meaning of sustainable development Costs and benefits of tourism development at a destination: • Antalya Mediterranean City video. • What tourism activities do you observe? • What natural resources are utilized to develop the tourism activities? • What are potential negative impacts of tourism activities on the natural resources? • What are potential economic benefits associated with the tourism activities?. 4 4 1. 1. Meaning of sustainable development Meaning of sustainable development “Sustainable development is a process to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” – (World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987); • Husbandary of the world’s resources; • Equity in using resources and distributing benefits. 5 5 1. 1. Meaning of sustainable development Meaning of sustainable development Three dimensions or pillars of sustainable development – (Aganda 21 – the plan of actions from the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, 1991 – World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, 2002): • Economic sustainability – generating prosperity at different levels of society and addressing the cost effectiveness of all economic activities; • Social sustainability – equitable distribution of benefits and respecting human rights; • Environmental sustainability – conserving and managing resources. 6 6 2. 2. Sustainability and Tourism Sustainability and Tourism Tourism is used as a vehicle to achieve sustainable development • Primarily concerned with satisfying the needs of tourists and players in the industry; • Tourism development is to be encouraged and seen as acceptable if developing other economic sectors. 7 7 2. 2. Sustainability and Tourism Sustainability and Tourism Product led tourism – environmental resources for tourism receive consideration, but are secondary to the growth of the tourism sector • Justfied in communities already heavily economically dependent upon tourism where placing a high priority on environmental concerns may mean the well-being of the community is threatened. 8 8 2. 2. Sustainability and Tourism Sustainability and Tourism Environmentally led tourism – types of tourism would be promoted that are reliant upon a high- quality environment • The link between the success of the tourism industry and environmental conservation; • Attracting tourists who would wish to be educated about the natural environment and perhaps participate in its conservation. 9 9 2. 2. Sustainability and Tourism Sustainability and Tourism Neotenous tourism – tourism should not be permitted at all in some exceptionally sensitive areas • Preservation of species is paramout; • Tourism should be limited to very small numbers through policy control measures in other ecological significant areas. 10 10 2. 2. Sustainability and Tourism Sustainability and Tourism Tourism and sustainable development have a special relationship. On the positive side, tourism can: • Provide a source for enterprise development, employment creation and local services; • Bringing a tangible economic value to natural and cultural resources; • Be a force for inter-cultural understanding and peace. [...]... fostering of development Improve local infrastructure Cultural sustainability 7 1 Definition of ecotourism The nature of ecotourism The nature of ecotourism Tourism Mass tourism Cultural Alternative tourism Educational Scientific Adventure Agrotourism Natural tourism or ecotourism 8 1 Definition of ecotourism Ecotourism definition – 4 fundamental elements: Travel within restricted or protected natural areas... the peak seasons Waste water pollution from silk workshops in Van Phuc 13 3 Making tourism more sustainable The term sustainable tourism means tourism that is based on the principles of sustainable development, regardless of scales or types of tourism The UNWTO has given the full definition of sustainable tourism as: Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental... the existing tourism activities What the Government need to do to prevent/ mitigate the impacts? 26 Lecture 2 – Ecotourism – Surveying the ground Outline 1 2 3 4 Definition of ecotourism Ecotourism policies and planning Regulation of ecotourism Monitoring costs and benefits of ecotourism 5 Case study 2 2 Ecotourism in Costa Rica rainforest video 1 What are common characteristics of the tourism activties... host communities” 14 3 Making tourism more sustainable Sustainable tourism should: • Make optimal use of environmental resources; • Respect the socio-cultural authenticity of host communities; • Ensure viable, long-term economic operations, providing equitable socio-economic benefits to all stakeholders 15 3 Making tourism more sustainable Key challenges for more sustainable tourism: • • • • Managing the... safety and security 16 3 Making tourism more sustainable 12 aims for an agenda for sustainable tourism: • • • • • • Economic viability Local prosperity Employment quality Social equity Visitor fulfillment Local control • • • • • • Community wellbeing Cultural richness Physical integrity Biological diversity Resource efficiency Enviromental purity 17 3 Making tourism more sustainable Relationships between... between the host and the guest (Dernoi, 1998) 4 1 Definition of ecotourism The alternative tourism A process which promotes a just form of travel betweeen members of different communities It seeks to achive multual understanding, solidarity and equality amongst participants (Third World Tourism) 5 6 1 Definition of ecotourism The alternative tourism features The attempted preservation of resources The fostering... characteristics of the tourism activties in Costa Rica? 2 How can ecotourism prove that the rainforest can be used in a different way and provide benefits for local people and environment? 3 1 Definition of ecotourism The alternative tourism Contrary to that which is seen as negative and detrimental about conventional tourism Alternative tourism is privately offered set of hospitality services (and features),... Handspan case 24 25 Case 1 – Tourism make conservation pay Group 1 and Group 2: Study the case in the attached text and answer the following discussion questions Other students: putting questions and arguments • Group 1: Present the existing tourist activities and the tourism revenue gained in the Marine Protected Area What need to do to maximize the economic benefits from the tourism activities in the... information for tourists; • Difficult to determine the response of small independent service suppliers 21 4 Government and private sector relationship In developing contries, Government interest in sustainable tourism is more likely to be linked to poverty alleviation and the funding of conservation In the developed world, issues of innovation and visitor management are more prominent 22 4 Government and...2 Sustainability and Tourism Consersely, tourism can: • Place a direct pressure on fragile ecosystems; • Compete for the use of scare resources, notably land and water; • Be a significant contributor to the local and global pollution . seasons 14 14 3. 3. Making tourism more sustainable Making tourism more sustainable The term sustainable tourism means tourism that is based on the principles of sustainable development,. meaning of sustainable development and its application to development and its application to tourism tourism 2. 2. What is meant by making tourism more What is meant by making tourism more sustainable sustainable 3. 3. Examine. industry, the environment and host communities”. 15 15 3. 3. Making tourism more sustainable Making tourism more sustainable Sustainable tourism should: • Make optimal use of environmental resources; •