Module 2

Understanding the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC) Module 2

Learning Objectives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

To achieve these objectives, this module will: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Learning Tasks ,[object Object],[object Object]

Where did Sustainable Tourism concepts originate? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The 1987 World Commission on the Environment For a summary of this meeting and outcomes, go to: http://www.wsu.edu/~susdev/WCED87.html Sustainable Tourism Events

Link to Agenda 21 Document Sustainable Tourism Events

So in summary… Sustainable tourism development meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunity for the future. It is envisioned leading to management of all resources in such a way that economic, social, and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled, while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems. Sustainable tourism products are products which are operated in harmony with the local environment, community, and cultures, so that these become permanent beneficiaries, not the victims of tourism development…” (WTTC, WTO, Earth Council ) Sustainable Tourism…

What is GSTC? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Global ,[object Object],[object Object]

Sustainable Tourism ,[object Object]

Criteria ,[object Object],[object Object]

A little background on how the criteria came about ,[object Object],[object Object]

Pre-existing Guidance Utilized ,[object Object]

Then… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

And Then… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

For universal applicability… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Results ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Is ISEAL Still Relevant? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Time to Think ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Answer ,[object Object],[object Object]

Why are the GSTC necessary ? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Other reasons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Who Needs Them? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The GSTC use common issues and themes that are globally relevant, measurable, and applicable to all sizes of accommodation providers and tour operators. ,[object Object]

How are they to be used? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Also the GSTC Partnership can assist with… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In fact… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

And Now For The Main Event ,[object Object],[object Object],The Criteria

Sustainable Management Practices Overview ,[object Object],[object Object]

Socio-Economics Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Time to Think Again Exercise 2 ,[object Object],[object Object]

Exercise 2 - Part 1 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Exercise 2 - Part 2 ,[object Object]

Answer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Cultural Heritage Overview ,[object Object],[object Object]

And… ,[object Object],[object Object]

Environment Overview ,[object Object],[object Object]

Exercise 3 Part 1 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Exercise 3 part 2 ,[object Object]

Some final thoughts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Exercise 4 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Exemplar ,[object Object],[object Object]

How it was rated ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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