sustainable tourism
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“980 million people travelled internationally in 2011 ( a 4% increase over 2010) and this is expected to reach 1.5 billion by
2020”
What is sustainable tourism?
• Explore how tourism can be sustainable
• Determine what eco-tourism is
• Build upon the Kenya case study in relation to sustainability
“Economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainable development must include the interests of all stakeholders including indigenous people, local communities, visitors, industry and government”
Sustainable tourism is about re-focusing and
adapting.
EXTRA RESEARCH:http://www.sustainabletourism.net/
"Sustainable development is
development that m
eets the needs o
f
the present, with
out compromisin
g the
ability of fu
ture generations to meet
their own needs."
"responsible travel to natural areas that
conserves the environment and
improves the well-being of local
people." (TIES, 1990)
Minimise impact
Enviro awareness
built on
Positive experiences for visitors
Positive experiences
for hosts
Financial benefit locals
Raise sensitivity
to countries needs
Empowerment to locals
Raise cultural
awareness
Financial benefits for
conservation
EXTRA RESEARCH:http://www.ecotourism.org/what-is-ecotourism
Key definitions…
Stewardship is careful management of the environment on a large scale across regions, nations and even internationally. All developments are planned sustainably.
Conservation is more LOCAL in its nature allowing local people to be involved.
Sustainable and Eco-tourism in Kenya
Mlilo Safari Lodge & Tours Group
http://www.ecotourismkenya.org/viewcommunity.php?cid=96
walking safaris
Ngangao forest
Taita hills
bird-watching
rock climbing
planting trees
2005
Amboseli Serena Safari
Lodge
How are they eco-friendly?• waste recycling (glass, plastics, ‘wet waste')• sewage disposal, air emissions• non-CFC use, • pesticide-use• noise reduction and visual pollution.• local produce is featured on the menus
Sustainable and Eco-tourism in Kenya
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
• Work with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) re-afforestation programme
• subsidized medical care to the local community • Jobs and training for locals• Encourage interface between our guests and the
local villages • showcase Maasai dance, costume, singing and
cultural craft as part of our corporate undertaking to support and sustain the cultural heritage of our nation
• Voluntary support to local orphanages
Another case study for coastal tourism…
Mombasa
http://www.mombasainfo.com/
Kigio conservation
http://www.kigio.com/conservancy.htm
What is sustainable tourism?
• Explore how tourism can be sustainable
• Determine what eco-tourism is
• Build upon the Kenya case study in relation to sustainability
Do you think Tourism can be sustainable?
This powerpoint was designed for Y10/11 studying the Tourism option for GCSE.
The websites on the slides are where additional reseach can be undertaken by the student and it is also the reference for the pictures and information used.
J.Carr 2nd in department, St Bees School
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