MANILA BUSINESS COLLEGE MAY 23, 2023

ELTREND_WEEK 2

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
THE CONCEPT OF
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
PRESENTED BY:

LIZA MAE BALBOA

GRETIL ANN NARRAL
Tourism is a social, cultural, and economic
phenomenon which entails the movement of people to
countries or places outside their usual environment
for personal or business/professional purposes.
- (UNWTO, 2008)
WHAT IS
SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM?
defined as a kind of tourism relating to the environment, economy and
community/social
refers to sustainable practices in by the tourism industry
Environmental Sustainability
Economic Sustainability
Social Sustainability
What is Sustainable Tourism?
 TOURISM and SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION OF IT'S PRINCIPLES IN TOURISM
What is Tourism?
Tourism is a huge economic sector that provides
all the products and services that tourists need.
It includes the way people travel, where they
stay, where they eat, the places they visit, the
attractions they see and the activities they do
while away from home.
SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Is the foundational principle for
enhancing human and economic
development while maintaining the
functional integrity of ecological and
social systems that supports regional
economies.
How to achieve sustainable development ?

Improvement in human capacity

Consumption and production
Decarbonise the energy system
Providing cleanliness environment
Protecting the environment
Planning smart infrastructure
 UNWTO'S
Definition of Sustainable Tourism

According to (UNWTO, 2005), sustainable tourism is

"Tourism that takes full account of it's current and
future economic, social , and environmental impacts
addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the
environment and host communities."
 UNWTO'S
Definition of Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable tourism "refers to the environmental,

economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism
development, and a suitable balance must be
established between these three dimensions to
guarantee it's long-term sustainability" (UNEP & UNWTO,
2005).
 Principles of
Sustainable Tourism
•Using resources sustainably
•Reducing over-consumption & waste
•Maintaining Biodiversity
•Integrating tourism into planning
•Supporting local economies
•Involving local communities
•Consulting stakeholders and public
•Training staff
•Marketing tourism responsibly
•Undertaking research
Let's watch this video!
"Sustainable development
requires human ingenuity.
People are the most
important resource."

-Dan Shechtman-

THANK YOU!
QUIZ
QUESTION 1

What is the three dimensions of Sustainable

tourism?
QUESTION 2

It's called the foundational principle for

enhancing human and economic development
while maintaining the functional integrity of
ecological and social systems that supports
regional economies.
QUESTION 3

It is a social, cultural, and economic

phenomenon which entails the movement of
people to countries or places outside their
usual environment for personal or
business/professional purposes.
QUESTION 4

According to ______, sustainable tourism is

"Tourism that takes full account of it's current
and future economic, social , and
environmental impacts addressing the needs
of visitors, the industry, the environment and
host communities."
QUESTION 5

It defined as a kind of tourism relating to the

environment, economy and community/social.
QUESTION 6
Sustainable tourism seeks to ensure that destinations and
attractions are preserved for future generations to enjoy,
while also providing opportunities for visitors to appreciate
and learn about the natural environment.

a. Environmental Sustainability
b. Economic Sustainability
c. Social Sustainability
QUESTION 7
Sustainable tourism aims to create positive social impacts
by supporting community development, enhancing social
cohesion, and fostering mutual understanding and respect
between visitors and locals.

a. Environmental Sustainability
b. Economic Sustainability
c. Social Sustainability
QUESTION 8
Sustainable tourism practices often prioritize sourcing goods
and services locally, which can help support local businesses
and generate income for the community. It seeks to improve
the quality of life for local residents and reduce their
dependence on unsustainable industries.

a. Environmental Sustainability
b. Economic Sustainability
c. Social Sustainability
QUESTION 9

Tourism is a huge economic sector that provides all the

products and services that tourists need. It includes the
way people travel, where they stay, where they eat, the
places they visit, the attractions they see and the
activities they do while away from home.
TRUE
FALSE
QUESTION 10

UNWTO stands for?