Printable Loopcards | Examine Case Studies of Successful Responsible Tourism Initiatives | NCFE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM
What are loop cards?
Loop cards are a great game that can be played individually or as a class. They are perfect for review key vocabulary or questions at the end of a topic or when revising for an exam.
Instructions
Cut out the cards from the paper horizontally (but don't cut them in half!) and then shuffle them.
Now start joining each question on the right hand side of the card to the matching answer on the next card.
Carry on until all the cards loop together and you have competed the game!
Hint: Make sure that you set your paper to portrait to print 4 cards per sheet of A4 paper.
Tourism that minimizes negative social, economic and environmental impacts and generates greater economic benefits for locals and improves working conditions.
Case study
The detailed analysis and examination of a specific example or circumstance, such as a successful responsible tourism initiative, in order to understand its characteristics and draw conclusions.
Community-based tourism
A type of responsible tourism that directly involves local communities, empowering them and providing economic benefits, while preserving their cultural and environmental heritage.
Sustainable tourism
Tourism that takes into account its long-term impact on the environment, the economy and the local community, while providing a positive experience for visitors.
Ecotourism
Tourism focused on visiting natural areas and engaging in sustainable practices, such as conservation and education, while minimizing negative effects on the environment and local communities.
Voluntourism
A type of tourism that combines volunteering with travel, allowing visitors to make positive contributions to the local community and environment, while having an immersive cultural experience.
Green tourism
Tourism that places an emphasis on being environmentally friendly, highlighting sustainable practices such as reducing waste and carbon emissions, and promoting responsible consumption of resources.
Socially responsible tourism
Tourism that prioritizes the well-being of local communities, promoting cultural and economic preservation, and ethical practices that treat all stakeholders, from workers to suppliers fairly.
Pro-poor tourism
A type of responsible tourism that benefits the poorest members of the local community, helping to reduce poverty, promote social and economic inclusion, and provide dignified and meaningful employment.
Local sourcing
The practice of sourcing materials and products from the local area, supporting the community and local economy, while minimizing the carbon footprint associated with transportation.
Cultural preservation
The protection and promotion of the unique cultural identities and traditions of a local community, often through tourism activities that respect and celebrate local customs, art, and history.
Tourism certification
A system of standards and guidelines that assess and recognize tourism businesses that meet specific criteria related to sustainability, social responsibility, and local community engagement.
Fair trade tourism
Tourism that promotes fair trade principles, including fair prices, good working conditions, and social and environmental sustainability, throughout the tourism supply chain.
Reduction of carbon footprint
The practice of reducing the amount of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, emitted by tourism activities, by using sustainable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting responsible transportation practices.
Responsible wildlife viewing
The practice of observing wild animals in their natural habitats in a responsible and sustainable manner, without disturbing their behavior or habitat, and while promoting conservation and education.
Environmental stewardship
The practice of responsibly managing and protecting the natural environment by reducing waste, reducing carbon and other pollutant emissions, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable practices such as eco-friendly transportation.
Ecological footprint
The impact of human activities on the environment, measured by the amount of land and other resources required to produce the goods and services consumed by humans, including tourism.
Tourism carrying capacity
The maximum number of tourists that a particular destination can support without causing negative impacts on the environment, culture, or local community, determined by various factors such as infrastructure, resources, and social carrying capacity.
Destination management
The planning, development, and promotion of a destination in a responsible and sustainable way, ensuring that the destination is attractive to tourists while protecting the environment, culture, and local community.
Tourism impacts
The economic, social, cultural, and environmental effects of tourism, both positive and negative, on the destination and the local community.