SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY TEST
ANSWERED #10
Sustainable Tourism - correct answer tourism that takes full account of its current and
environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment
and host communities
True - correct answer (True or False) This balancing act aims to gurantee the long-term
sustainability of tourism.
Sustainability - correct answer Is about more than just looking after the natural
environment, it is about considering the social and economic impact of what we do and
how we do it
Integrity, social justice, and economic development - correct answer pillars of
sustainable tourism are?
Carrying capacity - correct answer is the largest number of people a destination can
efficiently manage within its given environment and management capabilities
True - correct answer (True or False) When too many people gather in an area which
cannot be handled by the facility, the destination, the local residents, and the economy
are harmed
Effective planning steps - correct answer To avoid this situation, ___________ must be
taken in accordance with effective policy guidelines
Economic leakage, damage to the natural environment, overcrowding - correct answer
Negative impacts to a destination include _______________________,
_____________________________________ and _________________ to name a few
Job creation, cultural heritage preservation and interpretation, wildlife preservation,
landscape restoration - correct answer Positive Impacts to a destination include?
Ecotourism - correct answer is a niche segment of tourism in natural areas
False (Sustainable Tourism) - correct answer (True or False) Ecotourism does not refer
to a specific type of tourism, rather it is an inspiration for the impacts of all forms of
tourism to be sustainable for generations to come
Responsible Travel - correct answer is a term referring to behavior and style of
individual travelers. The behaviors align with making a positive impact to the destination
rather than negative ones
Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) - correct answer establishes and manages
global standards for sustainable travel and tourism
ANSWERED #10
Sustainable Tourism - correct answer tourism that takes full account of its current and
environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment
and host communities
True - correct answer (True or False) This balancing act aims to gurantee the long-term
sustainability of tourism.
Sustainability - correct answer Is about more than just looking after the natural
environment, it is about considering the social and economic impact of what we do and
how we do it
Integrity, social justice, and economic development - correct answer pillars of
sustainable tourism are?
Carrying capacity - correct answer is the largest number of people a destination can
efficiently manage within its given environment and management capabilities
True - correct answer (True or False) When too many people gather in an area which
cannot be handled by the facility, the destination, the local residents, and the economy
are harmed
Effective planning steps - correct answer To avoid this situation, ___________ must be
taken in accordance with effective policy guidelines
Economic leakage, damage to the natural environment, overcrowding - correct answer
Negative impacts to a destination include _______________________,
_____________________________________ and _________________ to name a few
Job creation, cultural heritage preservation and interpretation, wildlife preservation,
landscape restoration - correct answer Positive Impacts to a destination include?
Ecotourism - correct answer is a niche segment of tourism in natural areas
False (Sustainable Tourism) - correct answer (True or False) Ecotourism does not refer
to a specific type of tourism, rather it is an inspiration for the impacts of all forms of
tourism to be sustainable for generations to come
Responsible Travel - correct answer is a term referring to behavior and style of
individual travelers. The behaviors align with making a positive impact to the destination
rather than negative ones
Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) - correct answer establishes and manages
global standards for sustainable travel and tourism
