Activity for

HOSM 100A Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality

Activity 3: Chapters 16-18

1. What is a smart city? Name its important characteristics/features.

Ans: A smart city's main strategic element will be sustainability so as to look for
participation drivers, create better consumption habits and better energy
management, and use renewable energies for the preservation of natural resources
and the environmental care or the core infrastructure elements in a Smart City
would include - adequate water supply, assured electricity supply, sanitation,
including solid waste management, efficient urban mobility and public transport,
affordable housing, especially for the poor, robust IT connectivity and
digitalization, good governance, especially e-Governance and citizen participation,
sustainable environment, safety and security of citizens, particularly women,
children and the elderly, and health and education.

2. Give one example of a city anywhere in the world recognized as a smart city.
What makes it smart?
Ans: According to the IMD Smart City Index 2020, Singapore ranks first, as the
'smartest' among 109 global cities. Today, Singapore is the undeniable champion in
smart mobility, healthcare and safety, efficient governance, and overall livability.
The support to the public-private collaborations and the startup ecosystem has
enabled Singapore to innovate and devise superlative digital technology solutions.

3. Sustainability is one major aspect of a smart city. (a) Define sustainability

according to the Investopedia website and (b) briefly describe the 3 pillars of
sustainability.
Ans: Sustainability is most often defined as meeting the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It has three
main pillars: economic, environmental, and social. These three pillars are
informally referred to as people, planet and profits.
4. Why is it important for a smart city to be sustainable?
Ans: A sustainable city examines the city ecosystem holistically. It makes sure
aspects of the city system are working in tandem for its people and the
environment. The push to make more cities sustainable is a noble one which will
enrich the lives of all people who inhabit them.

5. According to Investopedia, “profit cannot trump the other two pillars

(environmental and social).” What does this mean?
Ans: That said, profit cannot trump the other two pillars. It is the inclusion of the
economic pillar and profit that makes it possible for corporations to come on board
with sustainability strategies.

6. What is reclamation? When is reclamation necessary?

Ans: Reclamation is a mining activity that is intended to produce land and water
conditions that meet human needs. In order for mined landscapes to support human
needs, it is also essential that reclamation processes restore environmental quality.

7. According to BBC, “There have been reports that Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
archipelago is actually sinking. Reclaimed land is also a risk in earthquake-prone
areas.” Do you think the case would be similar for the Dumaguete City reclamation
project? Why or why not?
Ans: For me, reclamation in Dumaguete is really not necessary because we’re not
like other countries or big cities that can afford especially when it comes about
maintenance. I’m really against that project because a lot of people will be
affected.

8. What existing issues/problems have you observed in Dumaguete City that

should be dealt with first? Give examples.
Ans: The issues and problem that I observed in Dumaguete is about the
reclamation, because a lot of people are not capable with it. This will create
another problem such as more waste from the area, flooding and displacement of
communities.
9. Aside from the environmental concerns, identify the other issues that may or
will appear concerning the reclamation project: (a) political/legal, (b) economic,
(c) social. Give at least two for each.
Ans:
* Political/legal – political ecology and community involvement
* Economic - economic expansion in foreshore areas, and economic stability
* Social – social welfare and social relations

10. Try to compare the leading smart city in the world (your answer in #2) and
Dumaguete, do you think our city is capable and ready for a reclamation to put up
a smart city? How is their system different from ours?
Ans: Our city is not ready to adopt this culture, because we only have a small city.
Reclamation is really a big project and there will be sanctions on making it.

11. What do you think would Dumaguete City look like in the future if the project
is pushed through? Give the (a) benefits and the (b) disadvantages.
Ans: The benefits that I can see is there will be a lot of tourists and stay in the city.
But the disadvantage is that the city will not be the same anymore, it will be
crowded and more waste from the area.

12. As a hospitality management student, what initiatives would you take or have
you taken to express your opposition or support on the reclamation project?
Ans: As a student, on other hand it would be a big helped on the tourist industry,
there will be a lot of job opportunities for the locals and this will be a way of
boosting economic development.