Tourism Industry: Impacts, Ethics, and Sustainability Report - TO5104

This report delves into the multifaceted world of sustainable and responsible tourism. It begins by defining the tourism industry and highlighting its significance, encompassing travel for leisure, business, and relaxation, and the associated economic and cultural contributions. The report then explores both the positive and negative impacts of tourism, including economic growth, cross-cultural relationships, and community development, while also acknowledging the ecological footprint, environmental concerns, and potential for lack of community involvement. The core of the report centers on ethical guidelines for sustainable tourism, emphasizing waste management, local community participation, green transportation, and conservation efforts. It also touches on the importance of flexible employment and preservation of heritage sites, all supported by references to academic research in the field.

SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

TOURISM INDUSTRY
The tourism industry is one of the most dynamic
industries and is considered to be travel for
relaxation, pleasure or for business.
Tourism usually includes accommodation, attracting
tourists and providing unique experience.

IMPACTS OF TOURISM
The tourism industry highly
contributes to the economy of
a country and contributes to
the growth and development
of a country. It helps countries
or destinations flourish.
The tourism industry also
helps in developing cross-
cultural relationships between
people and help in providing
tourists with insight of the
culture.

NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON
TOURISM
• Lack of local
community
development
• Ecological footprint
• Lack of employment
• Environmental
impacts
• Sustainable
development
• Increase in waste

NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON
TOURISM
 Lack of job
flexibility
 Lack of proper
maintenance of
heritage buildings
 Accessibility

ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM
 Ensure waste is
managed properly.
 Encourage
participation of local
communities
 Green transportation
 Conservation of
endangered species

ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
 Flexible shift and jobs for the
employees working in the industry
 Conserve natural heritage
 Ensure nature is not affected

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