Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Report, HND, Docklands Academy

This report, prepared for Docklands Academy's Higher National Diploma in International Travel and Tourism Management, delves into the multifaceted aspects of sustainable and responsible tourism. It begins by exploring the evolution of these concepts, emphasizing the importance of balancing economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors, and then examines the roles, functions, and missions of key global organizations like the UNWTO and government bodies. The report then analyzes tourism development and planning, highlighting principles like resource conservation and waste reduction, and evaluates the planning process, associated challenges such as managing dynamic growth and climate change. The report also incorporates a PowerPoint presentation which covers the impact of tourism activity and how its principles are useful to meet the requirements of stakeholders. It also evaluates the sustainability for developing and managing the range of tourist destinations. The conclusion underscores the necessity of stakeholder involvement and effective strategies for managing tourism's impact and ensuring its long-term viability.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1. Explain how the concept of sustainable and responsible tourism has evolved.....................1
P2. Determine the role, function and mission of leading global organizations involved in the
promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism......................................................................2
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
P3. Explore the purpose and principles of tourism development and planning to minimize the
adverse effects of tourism............................................................................................................3
P4. Evaluate the process of tourism development and planning, and the associated challenges
and problems................................................................................................................................4
TASK 3 & 4.....................................................................................................................................5
Covered in PPT............................................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Sustainability defines the use of resources without influencing their competencies and
abilities regarding the future generations. This concept in tourism is useful in eliminating the bad
impacts of tourist on the culture environment and economy. To carry forward this report Cosmos
tourism is considered which is a tour operator in UK and offer vacation packages covering the
whole continent and cover many countries as well and also provide affordable prices to their
customers with good lasting memories (Mathew and Sreejesh, 2017). Moreover this report is
divided into two parts first is covered in a written report including the concept of Sustainable and
responsible tourism and its function and mission towards the leading Global organisation. Along
with this also explore the purpose and principle of tourism development and planning and
evaluate its procedure and associated challenges and issues. Away with this second part include
PowerPoint presentation which covers the impact of tourism activity and how its principles are
useful to meet the requirements of stakeholders. It also evaluates the sustainability for
developing and managing the range of tourist destinations.
TASK 1
P1. Explain how the concept of sustainable and responsible tourism has evolved
Sustainability and responsible tourism is all about filling the existing requirements without
influencing the future needs of tourist. It includes all the economic social cultural and
environmental factors. In relation with this various organizations are responsible for the
sustainability of tourism industry and tourist as they are accountable for any evolution and
activity regarding tourists (Jamal and Camargo, 2018). More over this concept put emphasis on
the conservation of available resources for the future generation that is concerned with the
culture mountains rain forest biodiversity environment and so on of UK through achieving
sustainability in tourism. Therefore planning for Sustainable Tourism in UK is required to
eliminate the negative impact on the environment of people who come from other countries.
In addition to this their purpose is to conserve the biodiversity and tropical areas for the
future generation and maintaining sustainability of natural resources as it is the beauty of region.
In addition to this waste management and administration are concerned with tourism planning
and also responsible for the management of resources as the natural beauty culture and heritage
is the main reason behind the number of tourist in country. Sustainable Tourism in UK is helpful
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in preserving the rich heritage which is the main attraction of tourist from all over the world.
Away with this its objective is to achieve economic sustainability by developing employment
opportunities, foreign exchange flow and many more. Furthermore Tourism Development cos
some impacts which tend to develop critical questions that does not acceptable for the society as
it is the dynamic activity that transform its resources and changes in the prominent activity with
the help of their management actions and product development (Camilleri, 2018). In this respect
the relation between the resource based and activity best sustainability can develop conflict as
there is a race that goes parallel for the resources and activities in tourism industry and the
growth of tourism industry overstep some of the resource based limits towards change. In order
to overcome the potential and probable conflicts among the industry and stakeholders
government models have been developed for the participation process.
P2. Determine the role, function and mission of leading global organizations involved in the
promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism
For the development of tourism industry leading Global organizations evolve for the
promotion of Sustainable and responsible tourism and for this their roles functions and missions
are discussed as under:
Government
In relation with this the aim of government is to achieve all the necessary links in the policies
and programs that are concerned with their agencies and also develop effective coordination with
Central state and district level public bodies (Camilleri, 2016). They also put emphasis on the
development of tourism as the common Endeavour and also undertake private sector with it.
 Offering basic infrastructure facility concerning the local planning and zoning
arrangements.
 Provide prominent support and incentives to the domestic and foreign investors as well
regarding the encouragement of private investors in the tourism industry.
United Nations world tourism organisation (UNWTO)
For this the aim of UNWTO is to encourage the execution of International code of ethics
for tourism to enhance their contribution towards the tourism and also so developed socio
economic sector by minimizing the negative impacts (Del Chiappa, Grappi and Romani, 2016).
Moreover they also offer sustainability and leadership in order to advance the knowledge and
tourism policies across world.
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 Provide proper support to human resource development with the help of enhancing
education training and development within the tourism industry.
 Promote domestic and foreign investment for the sustainable Tourism Development and
developer links with the local suppliers regarding the goods and services.
Private sector
This sector is responsible for offering various facilities considering accommodation
restaurants entertainment shopping and many more and also invest for the long term perspective.
In addition to this the non core activities of the tourism industry including airports luggage
transportation parking facilities open by the private operators to enhance the efficiency and
profitability (Booyens and Rogerson, 2016).
 Make sure the protection and preservation off the tourist attraction that leads to develop
by the green practices.
 They also sponsor the maintenance of museums parks Heritage and monuments.
TASK 2
P3. Explore the purpose and principles of tourism development and planning to minimize the
adverse effects of tourism
For the development of tourism industry planning is important as it helps in achieving
competitive advantage for the industry. Meanwhile planning leads to develop suitable problems
like meeting a diverse range of stakeholder’s interest that can confuse people. Along with this
lack of collaborative partnership and cost implications can develop complexity in nature and
reason behind is the seasonal impact. In relation with this it is important to monitor and measure
the Sustainable Tourism Development like by using sustainable indicators and environmental
assessment audit (Edgell Sr, 2019). Instrument for measuring success includes survey and
questionnaire economic activity model use of data analysis and website Analytics.
Principles of sustainable tourism
 For this conservation and sustainable use of resources including natural and social is
significant that leads to develop long-term sense of business activities.
 Elimination of overconsumption and waste leads to neglect the cost of restoring the long-
term environmental damage and also contribute towards the quality of tourism.
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 Tourism industry maintains and promotes the natural social and cultural factors as it is
important for the long-term sustainability that create resilient base for the tourism
industry.
P4. Evaluate the process of tourism development and planning, and the associated challenges and
problems
There are many types of planning including an active interactive proactive and reactive
planning and for the tourism industry of UK interactive planning is quite useful as it continuing
the whole process with the involvement of stakeholders in the decision making process towards
the better future and attain Sustainable Tourism activity for UK. In addition to this interactive
system is planning for the tourism actions that is significant as it engage tourist who comes from
across the globe and their participation is important for all the Institutions and other stakeholders
by limiting the negative impacts on the country with the help of its policies (Steele, Dredge and
Scherrer, 2017). Interactive planning is useful in designing the services with the help of
segmentation off market and effective determination of market requirements.
Challenges for more sustainable growth
Managing dynamic growth: Dynamic growth leads to harm the prominent natural
resources which considerable pressure on the tourism industry to manage the growth in
prominent way. In relation with this it require careful planning of the venue and kind of new
development improved environmental practices and impacts the consumption pattern (Miryala
and Gade, 2016).
Climate change: It becomes the major issue regarding the long-term sustainability of
tourism industry as it directly impacts the business conditions and economy of nation. For
instance if the climate conditions are not stable then people does not visit that area as it can harm
themselves and become threat on their life (Lee and et. al., 2017). Major impacts of Climate
Change include rising sea level Storms beach erosion increased frequency of surges and distorted
water supply in coastal areas. Therefore tourism industry can affect by these factors as it can
spread tropical disease which can become threat on the industry.
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TASK 3 & 4
Covered in PPT
CONCLUSION
By considering the above information sustainability is requirement for the tourism industry
to maintain the nature and environment of the area and also control the negative impacts and
activities that is done by other individuals. In relation with this the government and community
need to participate to manage several social economic and environmental impacts on the tourism
industry and also balance the prominent demand and supply that is required in planning for
sustainability. Along with this the future of tourism industry relies on the effective planning and
their strategies which helps in limiting crime control pollution development of infrastructure and
also manages the natural resources and cultural heritage.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Booyens, I. and Rogerson, C.M., 2016. Responsible tourism in the Western Cape, South Africa:
an innovation perspective. Turizam: međunarodni znanstveno-stručni časopis, 64(4),
pp.385-396.
Camilleri, M.A., 2016. Responsible tourism that creates shared value among
stakeholders. Tourism Planning & Development, 13(2), pp.219-235.
Camilleri, M.A., 2018. The promotion of responsible tourism management through digital
media. Tourism Planning & Development, 15(6), pp.653-671.
Del Chiappa, G., Grappi, S. and Romani, S., 2016. Attitudes toward responsible tourism and
behavioral change to practice it: A demand-side perspective in the context of
Italy. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism, 17(2), pp.191-208.
Edgell Sr, D.L., 2019. Managing sustainable tourism: A legacy for the future. Routledge.
Jamal, T. and Camargo, B.A., 2018. Tourism governance and policy: Whither justice?. Tourism
management perspectives, 25, pp.205-208.
Lee, H.Y and et. al., 2017. Differences in tourist ethical judgment and responsible tourism
intention: An ethical scenario approach. Tourism Management, 60, pp.298-307.
Mathew, P.V. and Sreejesh, S., 2017. Impact of responsible tourism on destination sustainability
and quality of life of community in tourism destinations. Journal of Hospitality and
Tourism Management, 31, pp.83-89.
Miryala, R.K. and Gade, J.N. eds., 2016. Responsible Tourism & Human Accountability for
Sustainable Business. Zenon academic publishing.
Steele, J., Dredge, D. and Scherrer, P., 2017. Monitoring and evaluation practices of volunteer
tourism organisations. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 25(11), pp.1674-1690.
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