Sustainable tourism

“980 million people travelled internationally in 2011 ( a 4% increase over 2010) and this is expected to reach 1.5 billion by

2020”

What is sustainable tourism?

• Explore how tourism can be sustainable

• Determine what eco-tourism is

• Build upon the Kenya case study in relation to sustainability

“Economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainable development must include the interests of all stakeholders including indigenous people, local communities, visitors, industry and government”

Sustainable tourism is about re-focusing and

adapting.

EXTRA RESEARCH:http://www.sustainabletourism.net/

"Sustainable development is

development that m

eets the needs o

f

the present, with

out compromisin

g the

ability of fu

ture generations to meet

their own needs."

"responsible travel to natural areas that

conserves the environment and

improves the well-being of local

people." (TIES, 1990)

Minimise impact

Enviro awareness

built on

Positive experiences for visitors

Positive experiences

for hosts

Financial benefit locals

Raise sensitivity

to countries needs

Empowerment to locals

Raise cultural

awareness

Financial benefits for

conservation

EXTRA RESEARCH:http://www.ecotourism.org/what-is-ecotourism

Key definitions…

Stewardship is careful management of the environment on a large scale across regions, nations and even internationally. All developments are planned sustainably.

Conservation is more LOCAL in its nature allowing local people to be involved.

Sustainable and Eco-tourism in Kenya

Mlilo Safari Lodge & Tours Group

http://www.ecotourismkenya.org/viewcommunity.php?cid=96

walking safaris

Ngangao forest

Taita hills

bird-watching

rock climbing

planting trees

2005

Amboseli Serena Safari

Lodge

How are they eco-friendly?• waste recycling (glass, plastics, ‘wet waste')• sewage disposal, air emissions• non-CFC use, • pesticide-use• noise reduction and visual pollution.• local produce is featured on the menus

Sustainable and Eco-tourism in Kenya

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

• Work with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) re-afforestation programme

• subsidized medical care to the local community • Jobs and training for locals• Encourage interface between our guests and the

local villages • showcase Maasai dance, costume, singing and

cultural craft as part of our corporate undertaking to support and sustain the cultural heritage of our nation

• Voluntary support to local orphanages

Another case study for coastal tourism…

Mombasa

http://www.mombasainfo.com/

Kigio conservation

http://www.kigio.com/conservancy.htm

What is sustainable tourism?

• Explore how tourism can be sustainable

• Determine what eco-tourism is

• Build upon the Kenya case study in relation to sustainability

Do you think Tourism can be sustainable?

This powerpoint was designed for Y10/11 studying the Tourism option for GCSE.

The websites on the slides are where additional reseach can be undertaken by the student and it is also the reference for the pictures and information used.

J.Carr 2nd in department, St Bees School