Annotated Bibliography: Tourism and Sustainability in Blue Mountains

This annotated bibliography examines various aspects of tourism in the Blue Mountains region of Australia. It analyzes articles focusing on tourist attractions, the impact of tourism on the environment and local communities, and the importance of sustainability and conservation efforts. The bibliography explores the role of Aboriginal culture in tourism, resource management, and the challenges of balancing tourism with environmental protection. The articles also discuss strategies for promoting sustainable tourism practices, engaging tourists in resource conservation, and addressing issues like bushfires, water quality, and carbon emissions. The bibliography highlights the need for community involvement, effective planning, and innovative initiatives to ensure the long-term well-being of both the environment and the local population. The sources cover a range of perspectives, from promotional materials to academic research, offering a comprehensive overview of the complex relationship between tourism and sustainability in this unique region. The bibliography emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between economic benefits and environmental protection.

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Article 1:
Hill, E. 2017. Blue Mountains Attractions. [online] http://bluemountainsattractions.com.au/.
Available at: http://bluemountainsattractions.com.au/ [Accessed 30 Apr. 2018].
The article is primarily put emphasis on the different kind s of tourist spots where are
located in the Blue Mountain region of New South Wales, Australia. In addition to this, the
diversity of the location and its rich cultural lineage are also became a part of the article. It can
be argued that Blue Mountain is going to be a tourist hotspot for adventure lovers and for people
who loves to keep a close connection with the nature. The scenic beauty and isolation from the
civic cacophony makes it a perfect tourist destination for romantic couples.
The key concept of the article is to stay focused on the various kinds of tourist attractions
in Blue Mountain. It can be asserted that the primary goal of the article is to promote Blue
Mountain as a tourism hotspot in Australia as well as across the world. In respect to this, the
articles deals with the information related to the different destinations of the location like Jenolan
Caves, Scenic World and a series of gardens and wildlife parks and botanical gardens.
I am going to choose Blue Mountain as a tourist destination of mine and have to pack my
items in order to do this. However, I do not have much knowledge about the destination places of
Blue Mountain. Only I can know about the scenic beauty of the region. In respect to this, this
article helps me to figure out all the expected destination places in Blue Mountain region.
Besides this, the article also mentions the route plan and the possible hotels and resorts in that
place. Moreover, the rich ecological system of Blue Mountain region drives me more for
choosing this location.

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In response to this, the Blue Mountain region is considered to be one of the popular
destination places in Australia. The site is identified as a world heritage site because of its
richness and diverse ecological environment and there are also some megalithic structures and
caves of the past which attracts visitors and tourists across the world. In addition to this, the
aboriginals of the location are also become a part of tourist attractions. In addition to this, the
vast stretch of the land of 1.03 million square perceives 400 kinds of vertebrates and more than
100 world’s eucalypt series.
Article 2:
Seiver, B. and Matthews, A., 2016. Beyond whiteness: a comparative analysis of
representations of Aboriginality in tourism destination images in New South Wales,
Australia. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 24(8-9), pp.1298-1314.
The article helps in examining the limit or the extent to which the Aboriginal peoples’
contribution to, and inclusion in the four destination regions of New South Wales, which
includes the Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains are a remote area that is surrounded by mountains.
The paper helps in surveying the positioning of Aboriginal people and their cultures. Aboriginal
tourism in the Blue Mountains and other areas such as Shoalhaven and Brewarrina provides their
visitors various ways of experiencing and seeing place. With heritage and comparative linkage,
the culture of Aboriginal people is therefore showcased as innovative, dynamic, living and
traditional. Moreover, by incorporating the perspectives of Aboriginal’s, the tourist destinations
can be further encouraged multiplicity of gazes and also bring tourism nearer to its social
development objectives.

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The paper mainly lays emphasis on making sustainable tourism destination for its
potential target customers. The major sustainable attributes are considered and importance of
sustainable tourism is developed. The article outlines the principle, guidelines and key attributes
for creating a sustainable tourism. The major factors responsible are core resources and
attraction, planning and destination management.
Aboriginal people have successfully embraced the sustainability beliefs via traditional
practices. The findings obtained from the paper displays the vastness and richness of the
Aboriginal practices. They are the major sources for the sustainability strategies that contribute
toward the well-being of the overall community. The Aboriginal sustainability model is
generally the most oldest of its kind. The model has possibly a track record of thousands of
years. It is quite difficult and expensive to maintain the beauty in such wild areas. More than
millions of people flock to this region of Australia to view the ancient rainforest and impressive
peaks.
The New South Wales government implements policies to connect with the nature and
the culture of Aboriginal people besides stimulating the economies related to nature conservation
through tourism activities.
Article 3:
Warren, C., Becken, S. and Coghlan, A., 2017. Using persuasive communication to co-
create behavioral change–engaging with guests to save resources at tourist accommodation
facilities. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 25(7), pp.935-954.
The paper highlights the impacts both positive and negative that are faced by the host
communities due to the tourism activities. Due to the tourist accommodation, the consumption of

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energy and water becomes highly unsustainable in nature. Moreover, it increases if the global
tourism and business approaches will continue to rise. In the tourist destinations, the guest uses
majority of energy and water that affects the negative impact on the resources of the Blue
Mountain region. The study highlights the consumption behavior of the tourist in the given area.
The article used innovation intervention that is completely related to the sequential influence,
interpersonal communication and eco-feedback. The consumptions of the electricity, gas and
water used by the tourists were monitored. Through departure survey, action research and
ethnographic study the case was examined. The pro-environmental persuasion would help in
encouraging the guest to save the resources. The findings obtained from the paper showed that
the guest tried to save the resources. The staffs were also trained to engage the customers and
identify the channels that are responsible for fiscal savings.
Through tourism and sustainable development of the region programs are initiated that
helps ion building social cohesion and engaging the community. Effectively utilizing the current
community and recreational facilities is helpful. This reduces the need for the Council to retain
under-utilized facility. The provision of services as well as the facilities also helps in supporting
and encouraging the diverse community. This further includes the retention of young people in
the society as well as improves the access of the Aboriginal people to learn opportunities present
in the Blue Mountains. This help in supporting the increased community involvement in the
active and social lifestyles. Tourism development in the area further implements preventative
and innovative community development initiatives. This facilitates programs that harness and
engage the contribution or skills required for building connections, social network and
connections.

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Article 4:
sustainablebluemountains.com.au. 2016. OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS A MORE
SUSTAINABLE BLUE MOUNTAINS. [online] Available at:
http://sustainablebluemountains.com.au/ [Accessed 30 Apr. 2018].
It is essential aim of this article to develop sustainability in the Blue Mountain regions.
The mission and vision of the article is associated with the future existence of Blue Mountain
and in order to fulfil its vision the article articulates a mission of developing the well being of the
community and at the same time take a matured response towards environment. It is evident
from the perception of the article that the council has a strict focus on not only the environmental
sustainability of the region but also puts emphasis on the social and economical status of the
community.
In this regards, the article ventilates some key features related to the sustainability of
Blue Mountain. A series of strategies and planning has been followed in due course like civic
leadership where in all levels of the society from government to the local individuals will take
necessary steps to protect environment. Besides this, the local people of the area are dedicatedly
looking upon the safeguard of ecology in a collective manner. In this context, the people arrange
a number of campaign and awareness program for prohibiting any kind of environmental
disaster.
The reason for choosing this area is that the step towards sustainability by the local
people is also made me interested about the place. In the world of pollution and adverse
environment, it is essential for everyone to go for a change. A change should be based on the
environmental sustainability where an individual can get fresh air and get a healthy environment.

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In addition to this, sustainability leads towards cleanliness which can also be a key point behind
opting for the location.
However, there are a number of challenges and opportunities in implementing a
sustainability framework. The first point is focusing on the tendency of bushfire across the Blue
Mountain region. In addition to this, there are some issues regarding the quality of water in the
region which requires implementing a Water sensitive design. Moreover, carbon emission and
maintaining a waste management system can also provide impetus in maintaining sustainability.
In this regards, it can be asserted that there is no scope to prevent natural calamities like bush fire
or heavy snow falling in the location but a firm step towards sustainability can help to furnish a
good ecological system which creates a positive impact on the environment.
Article 5:
Davies, C. 2010. Australia weighs conservation vs tourism in Blue Mountains. CNN.
[online] Available at:
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/11/22/australia.blue.mountains/index.html
[Accessed 30 Apr. 2018].
The article illustrates the impact of tourism on Blue Mountain region. It can be asserted
that due to the diversity and richness in ecological system of Blue Mountain, the location is
supposed to be sensitive and more inclined towards importance of conservation. However, one
can not undermine the role of tourism in the area which can help financially to develop an
effective method of sustainability.

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The key ideas of the article encircle the positive and negative impact of tourism in the
Blue Mountain region. It is imperative to understand the intensity of tourism inside the region
and how far it can able to help the location in attaining development and sustainability.
As my key focus encompasses a healthy and adventurous tourist destination therefore in
my opinion the Blue Mountain suits all my requirements perfectly. In fact, various tourist
activities with a number of national park and greeneries it can be turned into a best place of turist
destination.
Article 6:
Lew, A.A., Ng, P.T., Ni, C.C. and Wu, T.C., 2016. Community sustainability and resilience:
Similarities, differences and indicators. Tourism Geographies, 18(1), pp.18-27.
Sustainability has been the key conceptual framework for the development of the
community since the year 1987. Though there is a long-history of environmental and community
development. Resilience has turned to be a broad framework for approaching and understanding
the community development. This has emerged as a main area of public interest due to the
planet’s increasing anthropogenic change. For various individuals, resilience and sustainability
are nuanced side of the same phenomenon, whereas for other, there is a distinction between the
two perspectives. Tourism is an important aspect for attracting all the foreign direct investments
as well As creating employment opportunities, poverty alleviation and encouraging sustainable
development.
The implementation of the proposed vision will need open-ended process at all level of
tourism value-chain. This can be possible through tourism planning, monitoring and proper
evaluation of the tourism development. Tourism planning for the region at the blue mountain

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should be made after interacting and co-coordinating with the local people. The planning made
should be closely related to the sustainable development policies. This includes poverty
reduction as well as sustainable development strategies.

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References:
Davies, C. 2010. Australia weighs conservation vs tourism in Blue Mountains. CNN. [online]
Available at: http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/11/22/australia.blue.mountains/
index.html [Accessed 30 Apr. 2018].
Hill, E. 2017. Blue Mountains Attractions. [online] http://bluemountainsattractions.com.au/.
Available at: http://bluemountainsattractions.com.au/ [Accessed 30 Apr. 2018].
Lew, A.A., Ng, P.T., Ni, C.C. and Wu, T.C., 2016. Community sustainability and resilience:
Similarities, differences and indicators. Tourism Geographies, 18(1), pp.18-27.
Seiver, B. and Matthews, A., 2016. Beyond whiteness: a comparative analysis of representations
of Aboriginality in tourism destination images in New South Wales, Australia. Journal of
Sustainable Tourism, 24(8-9), pp.1298-1314.
sustainablebluemountains.com.au. 2016. OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE
BLUE MOUNTAINS. [online] Available at: http://sustainablebluemountains.com.au/ [Accessed
30 Apr. 2018].
Warren, C., Becken, S. and Coghlan, A., 2017. Using persuasive communication to co-create
behavioral change–engaging with guests to save resources at tourist accommodation
facilities. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 25(7), pp.935-954.