READING
(10Marks)
Read the passage given below.
The UN's 2017 International Year tells that sustainable tourism is an
important tool for development, most importantly in poor communities and
countries. Today sustainability -environmental, social, and economic – is
increasingly recognised as the benchmark for all tourism business. As noted
by the UN World Tourism Organisation, 57% of international tourist arrivals
will be in emerging economies, by 2030. The various Tourism Terms' are
defined as follows:
CATEGORY
DEFINITION
Ecotourism
Respons ble travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, socially and economically
sustains the well-being of local people, and creates knowledge and understanding through inter
pretation and education of all involved (including staff, travelers, and community residents)."
Ethical Tourism
Tourism in a destination where ethical issues are the key driver, e g. social injustice, human
rights, animal welfare or the environment,
Geotourism
Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place
heritage, aesthetics, culture, and well-being of its residents."
its environment,
Pro-Poor Tourism
Tourism that results in increased net benefit for the poor people in a destination
Answers
Answer:
Based on data collected by a survey by Travel Bureau, the following market profile of an
ecotourist was constructed: -
Age: 35 - 54 years old, although age varied with activity and other factors such as cost.
Gender: 50% female and 50% male, although clear differences based on activity were
found.
Education: 82% were college graduates, a shift in interest in ecotourism from those who
have high levels of education to those with less education was also found, indicating an expansion into mainstream markets.
Household composition: No major differences were found between general tourists and
experienced ecotourists**
Party composition: A majority (60%) of experienced ecotourism respondents stated they
prefer to travel as a couple, with only 15% stating they preferred to travel with their families, and 13% preferring to travel alone. (** experienced ecotourists = Tourists that had
been on at least one “ecotourism” oriented trip.)
Trip duration: The largest group of experienced ecotourists- (50%) preferred trips lasting
8-14 days.
Expenditure: Experienced ecotourists were willing to spend more than general tourists,
the largest group (26%) .
Important elements of trip: Experienced ecotourists top three responses were: (a) wilderness setting, (b) wildlife viewing, (c) hiking/trekking.
Motivations for taking next trip: Experienced ecotourists top two responses were (a)
enjoy scenery/nature, (b) new experiences/places.
Explanation:
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Based on the data provided to us we can draw examples based on the definitions provided to us and look at the major attractions across the world that fit into these categories.
- Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and are sustainable. Through the use of locals, people can come to understand the various flora and fauna of the area and learn more. Destinations that offer treks and wildlife safaris are one such example. This can also extend to tourist locations that are keener on education rather than exposition.
- Ethical tourism includes destinations where ethical issues are key driving forces and make people think about the several social injustices around the world. Through ethical tourism, people are able to be more careful with what they consume and the ways in which they treat their environments. Examples of these include tourism in areas that have maintained cleanliness and therefore urge tourists to do the same.
- Geotourism is tourism that enhances a geographical location and makes people aware of the region's geographical, heritage, and aesthetic. Technically all landmarks can fall under geotourism but places such as Machu-pichu, Indus valley and more teach people about the deep rich history associated with the region and its people.
- Pro-poor tourism is tourism that helps to increase the benefits of the poor people in the destination. Normally, these regions heavily rely on tourism for their survival. Locations like Bora Bora, Bahamas, and more rely on tourism in order to increase their means of survival. Eve something as small as a landmark restaurant or cafe is a form of pro-poor tourism.
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