Sustainable Tourism Approaches

What is the main goal of ecotourism?

• To maximize tourist satisfaction

• To conserve the natural environment and benefit local communities

• To increase government revenue

• To build luxury resorts in natural areas

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used in ecotourism?

• Educating tourists about nature

• Limiting the number of visitors to sensitive areas

• Building large hotels in natural parks

• Hiring local park rangers to enforce conservation laws

In the context of ecotourism, what is the purpose of charging an entrance fee to natural parks like the Galapagos Islands?

• To discourage tourists from visiting

• To fund conservation projects

• To increase government revenue

• To pay for luxury accommodations

What is a potential limitation of ecotourism?

• Over-tourism can damage the environment it seeks to protect

• It does not involve local communities

• It focuses solely on cultural heritage

• It prioritizes the construction of large-scale resorts

Which of the following best describes "soft ecotourism"?

• Activities like guided trail walks, often organized by travel agencies

• Independent, challenging activities like camping and hiking

• Large-scale resort development in natural areas

• Mass tourism with no regard for environmental impact

What is the primary aim of community-based tourism (CBT)?

• To increase international investments

• To maximize local communities’ involvement in tourism

• To promote global tourism brands

• To build large hotels in rural areas

Which of the following is a strategy used in CBT to achieve its aims?

• Encouraging local communities to participate in decision-making

• Promoting mass tourism in urban areas

• Building large-scale resorts

• Offering luxurious all-inclusive packages

How does agricultural tourism benefit local communities in the context of CBT?

• By reducing the number of tourists visiting farms

• By allowing tourists to experience farming and purchase local produce

• By promoting the use of pesticides in farming

• By exporting local produce to international markets

What is a potential limitation of CBT?

• Loss of local culture due to commodification

• Lack of international interest

• Excessive focus on luxury tourism

• Exclusion of local communities from decision-making

Which of the following is a challenge faced by local communities in CBT when competing with large-scale tourism developments?

• Lack of interest in tourism

• Insufficient skills and finances to develop local tourism

• Refusal to interact with tourists

• Excessive government support for local businesses