sustainability is a matter people need to be aware of because future generations might end up in a society with no resources left to maintain a proper standard of living
5. DEFINITION OF SUSTAINABILITY
•The ability of something to be kept the
same or in a better condition for future
use by generations to come
6. IMPACT OF TOURISM ON THE
PLANET, PEOPLE AND PROFIT
• Planet: environmental impact
positive: business implement environmental friendly and
sustainable policies e.g. litter control, use of solar power, recycle,
reuse and reduce.
Negative: overcrowding, destruction to fauna and flora of a
country or establishments, pollution by littering and creating
waste and transportation emissions
7. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
• People: Social impact:
• Positive: job creation, makes locals shareholders in the tourism
ventures. Creates entrepreneurial opportunities,
• Negative: cultural impact, people neglect their traditions. Tourist may
show disrespect for locals and their cultures.
• Profit: economic impact
• Positive: employ and make use of local skills, train employees and
contribute to a better living standard for the community.
Entrepreneurial opportunities
• Negative: exploitation of locals for the benefit of owners. They end up
taking most of the profits and paying people low wages.
8. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
• Responsible tourism: Taking responsibility for your actions
regardless of who you are.
• Economic responsibility: provide jobs for citizens and promote
financial growth
Example: opening a resort and creating jobs. Attract tourist to the
country
Social responsibility: protect and respect the host community.
Example: involve local community through job creation.
Environmental responsibility: limit the use of natural resources, avoid
overcrowding and maintain facilities and infrastructure