Grade 10 Tourism

A way of expressing the amount of CO2 emitted as a result of a person's day-to-day life.

• Ecofriendly

• Pollution

• Carbon footprint

• Global warming

The following contributes to global warming:

• Green tourism practices

• Recycling

• Seasons

• Deforestation

A term used to describe actions that reduce the environmental impact of a tourism business.

Tourists can minimize their carbon footprint by...

• using energy efficient light bulbs

• fixing electrical appliances

• travel by public transport where possible

• use a lot of hot water

Accommodation establishments can minimize their carbon footprint by...

• book direct flights to avoid transfers

• reuse their towels multiple times before washing it

• take fewer and longer holidays

• use solar panels/ solar geysers

Tourists can conserve water by:

• fix leaking taps

• showering instead of bathing

• doing laundry everyday

• switching off electrical appliances when not in use

In order to be a responsible tourist, tourists must...

• feed baboons and wild animals

• recycle where possible

• take natural keepsakes like plants and shells home

• always buy bottled water

"Tourism creates employment" Which sustainable pillar of tourism does the statement refer to?

• Profit

• Planet

• People

• Cultural

"An increase in nature conservation efforts" Which sustainable pillar of tourism does the statement refer to?

• People

• Economy

• Profit

• Planet

A concept for businesses to demonstrate that they have strategies for sustainable growth.