sustainability is a matter people need to be aware of because future generations might end up in a society with no resources left to maintain a proper standard of living

1. SUSTAINABLE AND
RESPONSIBLE
TOURISM

4. THREE PILLARS OF SUSTAINABLE
TOURISM

5. DEFINITION OF SUSTAINABILITY
•The ability of something to be kept the
same or in a better condition for future
use by generations to come

6. IMPACT OF TOURISM ON THE
PLANET, PEOPLE AND PROFIT
• Planet: environmental impact
positive: business implement environmental friendly and
sustainable policies e.g. litter control, use of solar power, recycle,
reuse and reduce.
Negative: overcrowding, destruction to fauna and flora of a
country or establishments, pollution by littering and creating
waste and transportation emissions

7. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
• People: Social impact:
• Positive: job creation, makes locals shareholders in the tourism
ventures. Creates entrepreneurial opportunities,
• Negative: cultural impact, people neglect their traditions. Tourist may
show disrespect for locals and their cultures.
• Profit: economic impact
• Positive: employ and make use of local skills, train employees and
contribute to a better living standard for the community.
Entrepreneurial opportunities
• Negative: exploitation of locals for the benefit of owners. They end up
taking most of the profits and paying people low wages.

8. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
• Responsible tourism: Taking responsibility for your actions
regardless of who you are.
• Economic responsibility: provide jobs for citizens and promote
financial growth
Example: opening a resort and creating jobs. Attract tourist to the
country
Social responsibility: protect and respect the host community.
Example: involve local community through job creation.
Environmental responsibility: limit the use of natural resources, avoid
overcrowding and maintain facilities and infrastructure

9. RESPONSIBILITY

10. PEOPLE

11. SUSTAINABILITY

12. SOLAR POWER

13. PLANET

14. ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION

15. JOB CREATION

16. RE-USE