Geog tourism 3.2 + 3.3 climate 1.1 + (1.2)

Evaluate effectiveness of (governments) in influencing sustainable tourism / how can positively influence sustainable tourism development.

By establishing policies and creating plans

• Governments can set up policies or plans that stakeholders may be required to adhere to.

• Ensures minimal damage to environment while maximising benefits to locals

• However, there might be poor enforcement so governments that lack resources or political influence cannot ensure regulations are adhered to.
  

Evaluate effectiveness of (international organisations) in influencing sustainable tourism / how can positively influence sustainable tourism development.

By providing consultancy and technical assistance

• e.g Locals received handicraft skills training for them to create handicrafts to be sold to tourists

Financial assistance

• Financial aid is given to carry out small-scale infrastructural improvements, such as a public toilet.

However, many international organisations tend to be non-profit, so it may be challenging for projects that require them to provide financial assistance as there is lack of funding.

Evaluate effectiveness of (businesses) in influencing sustainable tourism / how can positively influence sustainable tourism development.

By:

• Seeking advice from other stakeholderes regarding sustainable tourism practices

• Participating in decision-making for sustainable tourism development

Ultimately, businesses may prioritise profits above sustainability, which can hinder

Evaluate effectiveness of (locals) in influencing sustainable tourism / how can positively influence sustainable tourism development.

By participating in decision-making

• Having local knowledge, the involvement of locals in decision-making is critical.

However, they may prioritise economic benefits over sustainability.

Evaluate effectiveness of (tourists) in influencing sustainable tourism / how can positively influence sustainable tourism development.

By interacting responsibly with the environment and people when they travel.

• Tourists can read up on local practices and cultures to show respect.

However, some sustainable tourist options may be out of their budget.

Ecotourism strategies

Put in place measures to minimise negative impacts on environment

• Tourism revenue is channeled into conservation of natural environment by hiring local park rangers.

• These park rangers help to enforce laws to protect the environment, so damage to the environment is minimised.

Ecotourism limitations

Presence of many tourists interacting with nature may destroy the very environment they seek to protect.

There may be strong desire to earn profits from ecotourism which may lead to aims being compromised and nature may not be conserved.

CBT strategies

Encourage local community to participate in decision-making on tourism development in their community.

• Local communities have greater knowledge of their economic, social, and environmental needs, so their decisions can help to ensure these needs are met in a sustainable way.

CBT limitations

Loss of culture

• Without sufficient measures, when local communities offer tourism experiences, out of their cultures, it may result in commodification, loss of authenticity.

Tropical equatorial climate

Generally high temp year round, about 27 degrees.

Small annual temp range of about 2 - 3 degrees

High annual precipitation more than 2000mm

Precipitation falls evenly throughout the year
Between 10N to 10S of equator.

Tropical monsoon climate

Generally high temp year round, about 25 degrees.

Small annual temp range of about 3 - 4 degrees.

High annual precipitation about 1500mm

Distinct wet and dry seasons
Between 5N to 30N, 5S to 30S of equator.

Cool temperature climate

Four distinct seasons

Large annual temp range of about 21 degrees

Annual precipitation between 300-900mm

Precipitation falls evenly throughout the year.