Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

Introduction to hospitality and tourism
TSM2202
Danushan sugumaran
10457558
05/05/19

Table of contents
Introduction........................................................................................... 3
Part A
I. Environmental consequences................................................. 3
II. Economic consequences.......................................................... 4
III. Socio-cultural consequences................................................... 4
Part B
Consequences on Elizabeth Quay........................................................ 5
Part C ....................................................................................................... 6
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Introduction
Tourism and hospitality sector is considered as the biggest contributor in the world
economic development. People reflect a strong affinity towards the concept of experiencing
the features of a tourist space and hospitable environment as the industry ensures the
factors of convenience, fun, safe and cost effectiveness in the journey of a tourist. The
tourism and hospitality sector is known for contributing around eight trillion dollars in global
economy of 2017, as per the World Tourism Organization. The amount is expected to
increase by another two trillion dollars by the year 2025. The main purpose of the paper is
to reflect the sustainable practices by the developmental project, Elizabeth Quay. In this
report, the consequences of the tourism and hospitality industry regarding environmental,
socio-cultural and economic aspects will be presented by connecting it with the operational
activities of Elizabeth Quay. The paper will be concluded by representing the evaluation of
sustainable practices of the developmental project, Elizabeth Quay followed by strategic
recommendations.
Part A
Environmental consequences
The preservation practices of the value of manmade and natural environment acts as a
major influencer for the accomplishment of the businesses operating in tourism industry.
The capability of maintaining the contribution and qualities, which are valued in physical
environment is known as Environmental sustainability (Weaver & Lawton, 2014). For
instance, human being should be/are involved in various practices for preserving and
sustaining human life and the associated environmental resources like solar energy, water
and crucial renewable resources for improving the quality of human life. Depletion of
environmental resources marks the alarming scenario of risk for the maintenance of the
quality of life. Tourists from all around the world can be attracted by offering scenic beauty
with the association of cleanliness. Managers of the hospitality and tourism companies
should be responsible and accountable for ensuring the elimination of negative impact on
environment. Uncontrolled tourism can be regarded as the means of threat for various
natural environmental areas. Transport and communication is one of the most significant
elements in tourism industry. The means of transportation like road, air, rail and sea, is
growing due to the growth in tourist inflow. One of the major consequences of tourism and
hospitality sector is increasing rate of air pollution. Tourism sector can cause various
negative consequence like the use of air conditioner in the tourist busses for adding to the
customer experience of the travellers. On the other hand, every tourism activity cannot be
regarded for reflecting negative effects for long term. One of the instant effects of tourism is
the causes of litter. Littering a tourist spot can be considered as a dangerous activity in
regards with the business and environment perspective. However, tourism can reflect
various positive impact, like spreading awareness about the preservation and protection of
natural environment and its associated importance.
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