Introduction
Sustainable is the goal that can be reached by people who are taking responsibility to meet potential objectives. Responsible tourism defines as a person who is taking accountability for developing tourism sustainability and discussing what an individual for highlighting the different issues which they face. The report is based on Australia where ITC-A junior sustainability consultants analyze the growth by improving its tourism and generate tourism income along with reduces social, economic, and environmental influences. The main purpose of this assignment is to understand the tourism development principles to minimize the adverse effect of tourism and its related challenges. Also, evaluate the stakeholders’ needs and how this will impact on stakeholders’ functions and activities.
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P1 Concepts of sustainable and responsible tourism according to leading global organizations
Sustainable and responsible tourism is the tourism industry in which there is a lower level of impact of the various external factors like the environment and local cultures on the leading global firms. This is very useful in the generation of future employment for the local civilians of the particular region. The positive development and growth will be attained using sustainable and responsible tourism for the various organizations and tourists who are interested in enjoying the variety of cultures and environments (Bushell, et. al., 2017). Sustainable and responsible tourism takes the responsibility for the current situation and future economic aspects of the leading global organizations which can impact the economic, environmental, and social impacts of the tourism and visitors which can follow up with the host communities in this industry for better performance. The leading global organization works for the growth and development of the tourism industry for increasing the overall revenue from the tourism sector to help in the developmental features of the destination country. The leading global organizations make efforts for sustainable attraction which does not impact the environmental and economic factors of the surrounding. Sustainability and responsible tourism have the concept for the delivery of the tourism services for the tourists in the tourist’s destination which will not impact the various aspects of the situation which can hinder the sustainability of the environment at any cost.
P2 Determine the role, function, and mission of leading global organizations involved in the promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism
Sustainable and responsible tourism according to the leading global organizations has various kinds of applications that can be applied in the destination place for making the tourism activities responsible and sustainable. The application of the meaning of sustainable and responsible tourism involves the activities to be sorted out in a way in which they will not harm the environment in any sort (Camilleri, 2016). The applications such as affordable accommodation, food facilities, sanitation, or hygiene are the most important applications for sustainable and responsible tourism according to the leading global organization. The application for sustainable and responsible tourism according to the leading global organizations such as energy management for the hotels or lodges which will provide the accommodation services for the tourists in various parts of the destination country. The application like waste management, water conservation, and human-wildlife conflict resolution is also very important situations of responsible and sustainable tourism according to the leading global organizations which will provide the facilities which are in favour of the environment and responsibility towards the natural habitats and provide the growth and development of the tourism industry. The tourism for sustainable and responsible behaviour is very important for the maximizing of the growth and development for the tourism revenues and minimizing of the negative impact of the social and economic or environmental factors for tourism destinations. These are very impactful for the increase in the revenue profits for the country’s destination points.
M1 Analyse the concepts and meanings of sustainable and responsible tourism
The concept of sustainable and responsible tourism according to the leading global organizations revolves around the growth and developmental features for the tourist destinations which will enhance the number of visitors and providing the tourists with a reasonable amount of facilities with world-class services. These wills improve the experience for the visitors which will ultimately grow the graph for the satisfaction of tourists from the destination places.
D1 Analyse the relevance and application of the concepts and meaning of sustainable and responsible tourism
The responsibility of the visitors needs to be ordered in a specific way which will enhance the factors of growth and development for the Australian destination points. The tourists need to be understood about the various benefits of the sustainability and responsibility which are being used by the leading global organizations on various purposes as it is important for the futuristic abilities and facilities which are being provided at the particular time
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P3 Explore the purpose and principles of tourism development and planning to minimize the adverse effects of tourism
Tourism development and planning are very important for the overall execution of the planning which is very crucial for minimizing the adverse effects of tourism which can adversely impact the growth and development of the tourism industry. The importance of tourism development planning for the sustainability of the destination points on global levels. The management report focuses on the exploration and evaluation of the various approaches for tourism development and planning for the achievement of the sustainable objectives of the tourist destination. The purpose and principle of tourism development and planning are important for the successful implementation of the planning for the best facilities services for the tourists which provide the revenues for the tourist destination points.
The accommodation facilities, food facilities, hygiene, safety, and security are planning which reduces the adverse effect of tourists such as dissatisfaction from the facilities provided on the destination or negative impact on the economic and environmental situations of the destination points. The planning for the infrastructure and architecture is important as it will improve the experience of tourists which will ultimately reduce the negative impacts (Carasuk, et. al., 2016). The principle and purposes for the various factors for the tourist planning and development will include the situations for the best experience providing of the tourist on the global destination points such as New York, Sydney, Paris, Tokyo, Amsterdam, Miami, etc. the global destination points are very important for the planning which will work in the favour of the cause as it will improve the revenue profits of the destination points and minimizes the adverse effects of the situation for the tourists. The adverse effects of tourism will be minimized using the process for tourism planning and development.
P4 Evaluate the process of tourism development and planning, and the associated challenges and problems, providing specific tourism examples
The process of tourism development and planning is regarding the planning process in which the interrelated and interdependent parts of the destination area should be considered for the political, social, physical, and economic components of the destination point. The tourism development and planning has the purpose of exploring and enhancement of the understanding of the tourism, development, and planning factors based on practical and theoretical approach as it will help in taking action for the development of the destination point on the approach of development and enhancing growth in revenue profits. The planning and development phase in tourism can show up with the challenges like lack of knowledge in a particular field, lack of government support for further actions, lack of practicality in the planning of tourism, and lack of infrastructure or poor transportation system (Cheng, et. al., 2015). There are various global destination points which are visited in huge number on annual basis such as Paris, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Sydney, Switzerland, etc. which are very much developed with the assistance of tourism planning and development features to enhance the growth and development of the destination point for the increase in revenue profits for the country. The challenges are being faced by the planning and development as these are important for the developmental situations of the destination point.
M2 Evaluate different approaches to tourism development and planning for successfully achieving sustainable objectives
There are various approaches to tourism development and planning for the achievement of sustainable objectives. Sustainability can be achieved in the tourism industry by the most important pillars of sustainability in tourism which are economic development, social justice, and environmental integrity. The tourism development and planning should revolve around these three pillars for sustainability as a sustainable business is very important. The facilities which will be provided for the tourists on the destination spot should be sustainable and eco-friendly which will help in the improvement of the development as the tourists will be impresses from the services which are provided from the sustainable development. The use of solar energy, water-saving points, and environment-friendly activities for the tourist to enjoy the destination will help in the achievement of the sustainable objectives (Cheng, et. al., 2019). Tourism planning and development should use the means which are environmentally friendly and uses the monitoring methods for the achievement of the sustainability objectives for the best providing of the services for the tourist destination spot and the various other kinds of approaches can be used for the achievement of the sustainability objectives.
D2 Evaluate different approaches to tourism development and planning to identify and justify the rationale for measuring sustainable performance
The tourism development and planning can be used for the identification and justification of the rationale for monitoring of sustainable performance by the destination point as the services being provided for the tourists’ are sustainable or not. The sustainable performance can be identified by the basic facilities such as food, security, and environmental factors that are being affected by destination planning and development. The various situations like using the wildlife land or harming the environment by littering, smoking or any other actions will be identified using the monitoring of the sustainable performance which is very important for tourism development and planning (Cornuel, et. al., 2015). The approaches such as monitoring of the destination point using cameras and security services can be used for the justification or identification of the sustainable performance by the destination spot in which the situation for the various facilities provided for the tourists can be settled and sustainability actions can be identified. These approaches are used for the identification of the sustainable performance of tourism development and planning, approach for the achievement of the sustainability objectives for the planning and development of tourism. The report also concludes the process of tourism planning and development along with the various challenges and barriers which appear in the whole process.
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P5 Impacts of tourism activity generated by a specific tourism attraction from an economic, social, cultural, and environmental perspective
This section helps in analyzing the impact of tourism activity that is generated by tourism attraction from a different perspective. Also, identify the sustainability principle which helps in achieving necessary expectations.
Economic: it is important for the tourism business is to focus on economic impacts and tourism generates income from different activities such as sales, profit, jobs, and taxes in Australia. The economic impacts of tourism focus on changing income, sales, and employment in a specific region.
Social: This is the perspective that should be focused by the Tourism Company where they understand new trends that directly influence tourists’ behaviour and preferences. It is necessary for tourism firm is to adopt new social changes that help them in generating more income and revenue (Dangi, et. al., 2016).
Cultural: This is also a required factor in which tourism activities should be performed based on Australian country culture. Tourist agencies need to focus on maintaining culture and trends properly.
Environmental: It is analyzed that every traveller plan travels when there is suitable weather and visitors are appropriately enjoy the environment of a specific country.
P6 Examine how principles of sustainability implemented by tourism business meet stakeholder requirements
It is important for tourism companies are to focus on analyzing the principles of sustainability which help in implementing specific tourism businesses to reach stakeholders’ expectations in a better manner. An integrated approach demonstrates to the tourism planning and administration which is necessary for achieving sustainable tourism. It is analyzed that principles of sustainability are effective and in which tourism should be initiated through a broad-based society and community need to manage control of tourism formulation. Tourism also provides quality employment to their society people and makes a connection between local business and tourism development (Hanafiah, et. al., 2016). The principle of sustainability is the foundation of what this concept represents and it has three main pillars such as economy, society, and environment. Such principles are mainly used in the form of income, planet, and people. This is important for stakeholders are to focus on identifying sustainable principles and concepts that are required while making any business decision. As per the analysis of sustainability rules, the stakeholders need to develop their decisions that should be accurate for the environment as well as company growth. By this, stakeholders’ expectations can be satisfied and they can perform the main role in increasing business functions and operations level.
Moreover, there are various principles of sustainability that include reduction of waste production, maintain biodiversity, combine tourism into planning, use sustainable resources, support local economies, and participated with local societies. It is required for the government is to focus on stakeholders’ actions and functions that will perform by them in fulfilling their demands (Higgins-Desbiolles, 2018). The tourism company also concentrates on improving and managing training programs where staff members can enhance their skills and knowledge regarding how to implement tourism business and satisfying stakeholders’ requirements of Australia.
M3 Analyse the contribution made by different stakeholders in developing sustainable tourism practices
For sustainable tourism development and perform tourism practices, different stakeholders are involved in contributing their necessary actions and functions. Also, they have participated in every tourism process and operations. There are certain stakeholders tourism planning that should consider in maintaining the adverse influence of the tourism business. Such as institutions participate in financing tourism project, trade unions of staff members and professionals working in the tourism practices, educational centers, and other tourism experts companies which plays an important role in the tourism business. Australian government mainly focuses on various stakeholders that help in formulating sustainable tourism practices and also they are work for minimizing the impact of particular business of tourism (Krce Miočić, et. al., 2016). First is the government, they are responsible for managing and maintaining sustainable practices and this can be an adverse impact on a specific tourism company. For this, they should develop plans and strategies which assist them in reduce the risk. If the government made any unfriendly environment decision so that this is against the legal laws of Australia and this can provide a negative promotion to the businesses. The government needs to conduct accurate tourism practices, by this, companies learn what action they require to do for getting high profitability in the marketplace.
D3 Analyse the importance of stakeholder engagement and partnerships in minimizing adverse impacts to meet sustainable objectives
Effective engagement assists in translating stakeholders require an organizational goal and develop the basis of accurate tactics development. Motivation helps a group of stakeholders to arrive at decisions and make sure an investment has accurate results. Stakeholder management is essential as it is the background of an effective project relationship. They are responsible for reduces risk and issues which create a negative impact on sustainable objectives (Lee, et. al., 2017). Stakeholders require focusing on suitable goals as it helps in minimizing the efforts to maintain the business and its goals. They help the company in reaching goals and potential targets that are accurate for sustainable actions. Stakeholders focus on analyzing the whole market place of tourism where they can target appropriate tourist and identify their needs or demands in a better manner. This will help them meet the overall sustainable objectives of the country as well as the organization. Stakeholders help in reaching the desired goals and targets of the country and companies. This is important for the tourism organization is to concentrate on analyzing the different stakeholders which are involved in such practices.
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P7 Evaluate how sustainability is being developed and managed in a range of tourist destinations worldwide
This section assists in evaluating how sustainable and responsible tourism management has been evolved in a wide range of destinations all over the world. In this, there are three to four international tourism destinations are using as an example in a better manner for managing tourist development. Sustainability development mainly involves considering the economic, environmental, and social goals when formulating and executing people’s policies and programs managed in a better manner. With the help of a combined decision making process and long term method of planning are referring to the features of sustainable formulation and represent the major key management issues. Sustainability is developed with the assistance of making new ideas and opinions regarding how to meet with stakeholders’ expectations. Sustainable development is such an idea in which human communities should live and reach their requirements without compromising the capabilities of future generations to achieve their personal needs (Mathew, et. al., 2017). There are different destinations of tourism that help in maintaining and developing sustainability such as Australia, Italy, and the UK. It is important for the government is to focus on managing and developing sustainability in a wide range of tourists’ destinations all over the world. In Australia, they maintain sustainability and seek to protect such a healthy environment, access to services, human rights, and manage their surroundings.
In the UK, the government develops a sustainable development strategy to identify that each individual has the right to be a healthy, clean, and safe whole environment. It can be reached by minimizing the pollution, poverty, unemployment, and poor standard of living. On the other hand, Italy is that destination where a large number of tourists arrive for seeing famous and popular places. Italy is concentrated on convincing the sustainable development goals and objectives where they are gain the attention of several travellers (McCombes, et. al., 2015). In Italy, they are focus on developing stronger environmental laws and policies to manage the traditional pollutants, Italy has also worked for reduces air and water pollution, better management of waste, and increased protection of biodiversity and other substantial elements.
M4 Evaluate the success or failure of sustainable management applied in tourist destinations worldwide
It is important for tourism organizations are to focus on maintaining their success factors and identify such development in Australia. The success aspects mainly concentrate on maintaining and managing business goals which assist in reaching a wide range of international countries’ objectives. This is required for companies are to understand the other countries’ environmental legislation and framework which is important for managing healthier business surroundings (Mihalic, 2016). The success factors of sustainable management in different nations such as the UK, Italy, and Australia are managed and developed corrective actions in a better way. It is an essential tourism destination is to focus on adopting a simple approach that helps them in easily implemented in the different tourism areas where they can get the maximum income and profit level. It is required for tourism organizations to work for recycling waste products and materials which are thrown by industrial and this will create a negative impact on the external environment.
On the other hand, there are some failure factors which may also develop negative influences on the various business practices effectively. If the government does not provide accurate details about the sustainable areas so that the tourism destinations could not identify which is best suitable for their further improvement and development of several practices of tourism.
D4 Make recommendations and solutions for improving sustainable management and development
There are different solutions and suggestions for improving sustainable development and management for a range of tourist places. It is necessary for various government entities is to educate and create awareness among their country people regarding how to maintain their environment healthy and how to clean their places which reduces the impact of major diseases. It is also required for the government is to conduct training and development sessions where all the companies can send their workers for gaining accurate skills and knowledge. This will helpful for the tourism business as it assists in increasing chances for them to acquire more profitability (Peršič, et. al., 2018). This is necessary for continuing to help the existing energy evaluation and conservation initiatives in different areas worldwide. Along with this, it is required for tourism destination’s government is to enhancing communication efforts which help in developing a strong relationship with travellers who willing to visit different locations or countries. For this, they need to develop a sustainability website where they post details and information related to where, when, how, and what services are provided by the company to their travellers.
Through this, visitors can easily understand the benefits of organization services and facilities. Besides this, they should focus on developing a public comment section where any person can share their views and opinions associated with their experience when they travel by the tourism company (Su, et. al., 2018). For the development of sustainability, it should be important for staff members is to adopt the latest technology and equipment which makes work easier and simple to regulate related to the travellers’ details and personal data. In addition to this, the government of various countries considers that tourism sectors should contribute their great percentage of share in the growth and development of the country’s GDP rate. Sustainability helps in managing and developing country growth and various destinations are focus on developing sustainability all over the areas. The report discusses the success and failure factors that may create an impact on tourist places. Also, there are certain recommendations and suggestions are described which assist in improving sustainable management for a range of tourist destinations.
Conclusion
From the above-described report, it is analyzed that sustainability helps in managing and maintaining business practices of tourism. Sustainable management is required because this is an important section of maintaining the ability to gain a successful quality of life. This also helps in formulating and developing a great future where all the people maintain their lives with high standards. The report analyses the meaning and concept of sustainable and responsible tourism as per the international firms which lead the whole marketplace. Also, identify the use of concepts of sustainable and responsible tourism according to leading global companies.
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