Geography Tourism Ways For Tourism To Continue Developing Sustainably 3.4

How Can Tourism Continue To Develop Sustainably?

1. Sustainable Tourism Production

2. Sustainable Tourism Consumption

3. Equitable Distribution Of Tourism Benefits

How Is Sustainable Tourism Development Achieved?

1. Demands on ecosystem services does not exceed supply

2. Different stakeholders adopt a long term and coordinated approach

How Can Demands Of Ecosystem Services Not Exceeding Its Supply Contribute To Sustainable Tourism Production?

Ensures that ecosystem services are not exasperated by demands, minimising damage to environment.

• E.g. Bali, Indonesia runs the risk of water depletion due to the staggering amounts they use for agriculture and tourism services.

How Does Stakeholders Adopting Long Term & Coordinated Approaches Help To Achieve Sustainable Tourism Production?

Ensures water and energy consumption will not exceed supply.

• E.g. Sentosa, SG; To create a more carbon neutral Singapore, authorities have gathered stakeholders to work together. They have come up with a plan:

  • Increase use of locally sourced produce

  • Adopt renewable energy solutions

How Is Sustainable Tourism Consumption Achieved?

1. Destination Regions Managing Demand When Tourism Is Being Consumed Responsibly.

2. Policies Giving Locals Primary Attention While Considering Needs Of Tourists.

How Does Managing Demands In Destination Region + Responsible Consumption Of Tourism Help Achieve Sustainable Tourism Consumption?

Destination Region:

• Limit tourist numbers (ensure that destination does not exceed carrying capacity)

Tourists:

• Choose hotels that embraces sustainability

• Make responsible decisions about their use of energy

How Does Policies Giving Communities Primary Attention Contribute To Sustainable Tourism Consumption?

Encourages local communities to be involved in planning to address needs of local communities.

How Can Equitable Distribution Of Tourism Benefits Be Achieved?

1. Implementing effective tourism management

2. Minimising negative trade offs between the economic, social and environmental dimensions.

How Does Implementing Effective Tourism Management Ensure That Equitable Distribution Of Tourism Benefits Are Achieved?

• Ensures that benefits can be enjoyed by all stakeholders

  • Tensions may arise if it does not benefit the stakeholders involved; lead to stakeholders not being supportive of future policies.