Sustainable
Specialized
Mass
Random
Management
100
Odd one out
- Abseiling
- Safari tours
- Diving
- Hunting
Hunting
100
This country limits permits on the Inca Trail to protect fragile ecosystems while still marketing high-value adventure tourism near Machu Picchu.
Peru
100
This Mediterranean country faces overtourism in Barcelona, prompting restrictions on cruise ships and short-term rentals.
Spain
100
This country operates the world’s largest hydroelectric power station, the Three Gorges Dam, significantly impacting regional ecosystems and energy supply.
China
100
This country uses destination branding campaigns like “Incredible X” to reposition itself in global tourism markets.
India
200
Explain three ways in which Italy is applying sustainable tourism in beach areas
- Limited visiting hours
- Paid entrance
- Security cameras
- Informative signs/posters
200
This small African country uses conservation-based ecotourism to fund wildlife protection by promoting gorilla trekking with strict visitor caps and high permit prices.
Rwanda
200
Mass tourism in Phuket has led this country to temporarily close Maya Bay to allow environmental recovery.
Thailand
200
This country transitioned from apartheid to democracy in 1994, reshaping its political and economic systems.
South Africa
200
This country’s tourism planners must manage extreme seasonality due to Arctic climate conditions and limited accessibility due to tectonic hazards.
Iceland
300
Explain what is a Blue Flag certification
A certificate that proves clean coastal area
300
This South-East Asian country attracts medical tourists from Europe and the Middle East due to its internationally accredited hospitals and lower treatment costs.
Thailand
300
This country introduced a nationwide tourist tax to fund sustainable tourism and infrastructure maintenance.
Bhutan
300
This Middle Eastern country has one of the world’s highest freshwater scarcity levels and relies heavily on desalination technology.
Israel
300
In response to overtourism in Venice, tourism authorities in this country implemented day-tripper entry fees, cruise ship rerouting, and zoning regulations, illustrating demand management strategies.
Italy
400
Why could sustainability efforts not be applied by every destination around the world?
- Income level
- Codependency
- Seasonality issues
- Budget limitations etc.
400
Pilgrimage tourism forms a major niche market in this country, where infrastructure investment focuses on accommodating millions during the Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia
400
This country’s Gold Coast exemplifies Butler’s Tourism Area Life Cycle at the stagnation stage due to overdevelopment.
Australia
400
This country has over 1,000 active volcanoes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, influencing settlement patterns and disaster planning.
Indonesia
400
Tourism managers in this Indian Ocean island country face challenges reducing economic leakage due to foreign-owned resorts, prompting policies that encourage local sourcing and employment.
Maldives
500
Explain how pilgrimage tourism could bring negative impacts to a destination country
Disrespectful approach by tourists (flash cameras, loud noises, clothing etc.)
500
Dark tourism is carefully managed at Auschwitz-Birkenau, balancing ethical interpretation with visitor demand in this country.
Poland
500
Following the Arab Spring, this country focused on image rebuilding and safety assurance to restore tourist confidence.
Egypt
500
This European country is divided linguistically and politically between Dutch-speaking Flanders and French-speaking Wallonia.
Belgium
500
Zoo of which country became viral for its residence?
Japan