2.2 stakeholders in ensuringSustainable Tourism Development Quiz

What is one of the roles of governments in influencing sustainable tourism development?

• Establish policies and create plans

• Build hotels and resorts

• Increase tourism taxes

• Promote local cuisine

How much will the government invest into the Tourism Development Fund as part of the Singapore Green Plan 2030?

• $50 million

• $68.5 million

• $100 million

• $75 million

What is one of the goals of the Sentosa Sustainability Framework?

• Increase the number of hotels

• Achieve carbon neutral status by 2030

• Reduce the number of tourists

• Build more shopping malls

What strategy has Resorts World Sentosa implemented to reduce water consumption?

• Increasing water supply

• Collecting and storing rainwater

• Importing water from other regions

• Using desalination plants

What is one way Bhutan minimizes the negative impacts of tourism?

• Allowing unlimited tourist entry

• Ensuring tourists only trek on designated trails

• Promoting mass tourism

• Reducing accommodation standards

What is a potential issue that can reduce the effectiveness of government policies in sustainable tourism?

• Over-enforcement

• Poor enforcement

• Excessive funding

• Lack of tourist interest

What is required for regulations to be effective?

• Active enforcement

• Passive observation

• Public awareness

• International support

What is one of the roles of international governmental organisations in tourism?

• Building theme parks

• Offering consultancy to countries

• Promoting only luxury travel

• Reducing the number of tourists

What is a potential drawback of international organisations in sustainable tourism development?

• Lack of funding

• Lack of understanding of local contexts

• Lack of interest

• Lack of resources

What might international organisations fail to understand due to their diverse membership?

• Global economic trends

• Local contexts of the places they work with

• International laws

• Technological advancements