Today’s lesson: How can tourism be managed sustainably? What is ecotourism? Why is it sustainable?

Sustainable Development is very similar to a stool! It needs equal legs or it will fall over or not work! Environment Futurity Equity and Justice Public Participation … But what does this mean?

Sustainability To be sustainable, there are 4 different things that must be done. Environment – we preserve the ecosystems Futurity – People think about future generations Equity – people are equal, everyone has their fair share Public participation – everyone working together

So how can we make tourism more sustainable?

Benidorm – How can we make this sustainable?

What management strategies for tourism do you know already? Leaflets to tourists advising them of acceptable behaviours in the place they’re visiting. Nature reserves – strict controls Provide litter bins Fenced off areas / clear walkways Cap the amount of development e.g. maximum number of hotels allowed in a certain settlement. Fines if rules not followed e.g. litter dropping Afforestation Zoning – designated areas for tourist use, areas that are protected.

Sustainable tourism Use resource 7 to define: Sustainable tourism Ecotourism Community tourism Colour the characteristics of mass vs ecotourism.

Ecotourism in Nepal Where is it ? Why is tourism so important to Nepal? (Resource8) What activities can be done in Nepal? (Resource 9) Use figure 11 to suggest and explain the stage of the life cycle model that Nepal is in What problems has tourism caused for the area (resource 9 and 11) How is tourism being sustainably managed in Nepal? Write the different management strategies into the quadrant. (Resources 10 and 11)

Extension Use Geog.3 page 124-125 Describe how tourism is sustainable in this example

Environment Equity Public participation Futurity