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What do people look for in a holiday?

What do people look for in a holiday?. Using social media...FB and Twitter. Sustainable Tourism – Myth or Reality?. TARGETS: Define sustainable tourism. Describe its goals. Unpack case study examples. TASK – KENYA: WHY VISIT KENYA? PITFALLS? OUTCOME HEAVY MIND MAP.

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What do people look for in a holiday?

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  1. What do people look for in a holiday?

  2. Using social media...FB and Twitter

  3. Sustainable Tourism – Myth or Reality? TARGETS: Define sustainable tourism. Describe its goals. Unpack case study examples.

  4. TASK – KENYA: WHY VISIT KENYA? PITFALLS? OUTCOME HEAVY MIND MAP Real locations – potential tourism gone wrong??

  5. Defining sustainable tourism...1987 – Rio Earth Summit (Again) An industry committed to making a low impact on the natural environment and local culture whilst helping to generating employment and income for local people.

  6. The WTTC Environmental Checklist • Lower waste and pollution. • Ensure availability of water supplies. • Transport. • Land use and planning management. • Involvement of communities in environmental issues. • Partnerships for sustainable development.

  7. A pyramid 7 – Ranking the Aims

  8. Companies Customers

  9. Case Study – Aldemar Hotels Greece • Greek holiday chain – pioneer in working with local communities on environmental issues. • Protecting water supplies. • Auto-deactivation of hotel rooms when guests leave. • Use of environmentally friendly materials. • Reduce packaging and paper waste. • Solar energy. • Sourcing local produce. • Tree planting campaigns.

  10. What can you do on holiday – sustainability. • Not requesting clean sheets. • Turning off electricity supply when not in room. • Using Aldemar bags (eco friendly) • Turning off taps when shaving and cleaning teeth. • Supporting local environmental groups.

  11. Sustainable Tourism – Myth or Reality? TARGETS: Define sustainable tourism. Describe its goals. Unpack case study examples.

  12. Research Homework • Research an eco tourism destination. What is eco-tourism? How are they eco-friendly? What has been done to ensure sustainability?

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