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Chapter 1
This document discusses key concepts in tourism, including tourism policy, planning, and product development. It covers dimensions of tourism planning like levels, timeframes, scopes, and spatial units. Characteristics of tourists and tourism resources are described. The stages of the tourism area life cycle are explained. Sustainable tourism development is emphasized in the national tourism policy of the Philippines. An assignment involves analyzing the Hinilugang Taktak waterfalls in terms of cultural sensitivity, ecological sustainability, market potential, and sustainable development strategies.
Standards in tourism
Standards are sets of definitions and guidelines that provide specifications and procedures for products and services. Standards are important for the tourism industry as they establish consistency, simplify development, and allow for connectivity. Some key standards in tourism include Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) for food safety, ISO 14001 for environmental management systems, and certifications from organizations like the Caribbean Tourism Organization, UN World Tourism Organization, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and Green Globe for various tourism services and operations.
Overview of tourism impacts
The document discusses the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism. It outlines both the positive and negative impacts of each category. The economic impacts section examines concepts like the multiplier effect and how tourist spending circulates in an economy. The socio-cultural impacts section explores topics such as cultural exchange and modification of local lifestyle. The environmental impacts portion analyzes effects on habitat and ways tourism can contribute to pollution. The document also suggests responses to mitigate the negative impacts of tourism.
Introduction to Tourism Impacts
Definition, Dimensions, and Determinants of Tourism Impacts. Define impacts; enumerate and discuss the various dimensions of tourism impacts; enumerate and discuss the various determinants of tourism impacts.
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1. The document discusses the methods used to control the impact of tourism, including diversification of tourism activities, reducing tourist numbers in certain areas, promoting eco-tourism and green tourism, implementing strict conservation laws, and ensuring proper management.
2. Two case studies on tourism in Kenya and Antarctica are provided. Tourism has both positive economic impacts but can also damage the environment and wildlife if not properly managed.
3. Effective management strategies are especially important in sensitive areas like Antarctica to minimize the environmental effects of tourism and protect habitats and wildlife. Visitor guidelines have been put in place to reduce tourism's negative impacts.
Historical development of Tour Guiding
The document provides an overview of the history of tour guiding around the world and in the Philippines. It discusses how tour guiding began in ancient times with writers like Herodotus providing travel accounts. It then outlines the development of tourism and organized travel during periods like the Greek Empire, Renaissance, and modern age. Key events like the founding of Thomas Cook's travel agency established the modern tourist industry. The document also introduces important tour guide associations in the Philippines like CAT-G Inc. and defines different types of tour guides such as specialized, on-site, and naturalist guides. It highlights some notable Filipino tour guides including Carlos Celdran, Ivan Man Dy, and Josefino "Kuya Penn" Larena Jr.
Chapter 4 the economics of tourism
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Tourism planning
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This document discusses key concepts in tourism, including tourism policy, planning, and product development. It covers dimensions of tourism planning like levels, timeframes, scopes, and spatial units. Characteristics of tourists and tourism resources are described. The stages of the tourism area life cycle are explained. Sustainable tourism development is emphasized in the national tourism policy of the Philippines. An assignment involves analyzing the Hinilugang Taktak waterfalls in terms of cultural sensitivity, ecological sustainability, market potential, and sustainable development strategies.
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Standards are sets of definitions and guidelines that provide specifications and procedures for products and services. Standards are important for the tourism industry as they establish consistency, simplify development, and allow for connectivity. Some key standards in tourism include Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) for food safety, ISO 14001 for environmental management systems, and certifications from organizations like the Caribbean Tourism Organization, UN World Tourism Organization, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and Green Globe for various tourism services and operations.
Overview of tourism impacts
The document discusses the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of tourism. It outlines both the positive and negative impacts of each category. The economic impacts section examines concepts like the multiplier effect and how tourist spending circulates in an economy. The socio-cultural impacts section explores topics such as cultural exchange and modification of local lifestyle. The environmental impacts portion analyzes effects on habitat and ways tourism can contribute to pollution. The document also suggests responses to mitigate the negative impacts of tourism.
Introduction to Tourism Impacts
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1. The document discusses the methods used to control the impact of tourism, including diversification of tourism activities, reducing tourist numbers in certain areas, promoting eco-tourism and green tourism, implementing strict conservation laws, and ensuring proper management.
2. Two case studies on tourism in Kenya and Antarctica are provided. Tourism has both positive economic impacts but can also damage the environment and wildlife if not properly managed.
3. Effective management strategies are especially important in sensitive areas like Antarctica to minimize the environmental effects of tourism and protect habitats and wildlife. Visitor guidelines have been put in place to reduce tourism's negative impacts.
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Tourism plays an important role in the economic development of many countries. As incomes rise in developed nations, the demand for international travel also increases, providing opportunities for developing countries to earn much-needed foreign exchange. The economics of tourism includes both the direct effects of tourist spending as well as secondary effects as that money circulates through the local economy. While tourism brings revenue and jobs to host destinations, it can also cause economic instability and other undesirable impacts. Countries aim to maximize tourism's economic benefits through strategies like balanced growth, import substitution, incentives, and foreign exchange management.
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Issues affecting tourism
- 1. ISSUES AFFECTING THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
- 2. Security of Funding: significant investment is required from the private and public sector for facilities, major infrastructure development and modernizing and upgrading existing facilities. Marketing: extensive marketing and promotion requires high levels of spending- some tourism business and tourist ministries do not have the funds. Research: industry requires more research Shortage of trained workforce and inadequate training: limited training facilities exist through out the Caribbean Water supply and infrastructure: Providing sufficient quantities of water can be challenging and expensive, and needs to be balanced with the requirements of the natural environment. CHALLENGES
- 3. Global terrorism: This deters people from travelling because they feel unsafe,, while others may be put off by delays caused by security checks Lack of Direct air access: Some Caribbean islands lack direct access from their major tourist generating markets because there are no scheduled carriers servicing the route or the airports are not large enough to accommodate large international aircraft Emerging destinations: They pose competition to the Caribbean 1. because they offer similar experiences at competitive prices 2. Are nearer the traditional markets in the US and Europe CHALLENGES
- 4. Tourist are looking at value for money and there are those who are conscious of the pressure to reduce the long haul flights because of the alleges impact on climate change. Cruise ship policies: Port taxes and fees are charged by the government and port authorities to cruise operators to cover the cost of docking and use of the port facilities. Some governments also charge a head tax per passenger, which is used to maintain and improve port services and infrastructure. All these costs are passed on to the passengers. If one government’s charges are higher than another’s, a cruise ship operator may shift their business to a cheaper destination. To avoid this governments need to agree on uniform taxes and fees. CHALLENGES
- 5. Belize experienced a decline in cruise ship tourism during the 1990s, due in part to high taxes and limited development and services. The industry revived and passenger numbers increased. This was met with mixed feelings, but the government decided that cruise tourism was an important component of the tourism industry and set about developing suitable policies. A Cruise Tourism Advisory Committee was established comprising the director of product development, Belize Tourist Board and representatives from a cross-section of the cruise tourism industry and related government ministries and agencies CASE STUDY