Sustainable Venice

Sustainable Tourism: 

Sustainable Tourism What is it?

Important Terms: 

Important Terms Sustainable – within the limits of our resources that that human needs can be med indefinitely Physical carrying capacity – a measure of absolute space e.g. numbers of spaces in a car park. Ecological carrying capacity – the level o fuse that an environment can sustain before environmental damage occurs. Perceptual carrying capacity – the level of crowding that a tourist will tolerate before deciding the location is too full

PowerPoint Presentation: 

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY SOCIAL/CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY Use renewable energy sources to power tourist facilities Promote use of public transport or non-polluting transport methods e.g. cycling, walking and kayaking Avoid deforestation or damage to any natural habitat when building tourist facilities Recycle all waste (plastic, paper, glass, metal) Minimise waste e.g. packaging for hotel toiletries Conserve water (half flush toilets, showers, reduction in washing by reusing towels. Educate about importance of biodiversity, energy reduction, conservation, etc. Employ local workers and provide them with training programmes . Only buy local products so to support local economy. Reinvest all tourist company profits in the local economy to minimise economic leakage. Use local guides and companies Ensure that all tourist facilities are able to be accessed by locals and that they are affordable. Promote local food, dance, music, costumes, language, etc. Educate about local history and culture Preserve historical and archeological sites (ruins, churches, castles, etc.)

What kinds of things can be done to keep places within the carrying capacity?: 

What kinds of things can be done to keep places within the carrying capacity? Spatial zoning – defining areas suitable or unsuitable for tourism. Spatial concentration or dispersal – sometimes it is best to concentrate tourists on “ Honeypot ” sites and monitor these very carefully e.g. Old faithful geyser in Yellowstone. Other areas kept closed. Restrictive entry or pricing – only a certain number allowed in an area or very expensive.

Carrying Capacity and Venice: 

Carrying Capacity and Venice For one named city or large town: describe the distribution and location of primary and secondary tourist resources discuss the strategies designed to manage tourist demands, maximize capacity and minimize conflicts between local residents and visitors, and avoid environmental damage . Create a case study from the following resource http://greenfieldgeography.wikispaces.com/Tourism+management+in+urban+areas

PowerPoint Presentation: 

Why do people want to go to Venice? – primary and secondary resources. Describe the trends in the growth of tourism in Venice What is the carrying capacity of tourists What is the effect of exceeding this capacity in terms of environment, culture, social issues. What has been done to try and manage tourism in Venice?