TOPIC 2 discuss opportunities for tourism in a green economy

a. Sizing and growth of the sector

1. The tourism economy represents 5% of world GDP, while it contributes to about 8% of total employment, see table 8. 
2. International tourism ranks fourth (after fuels, chemicals and automotive products) in global exports, with an industry value of US$ 1 trillion a year, accounting for 30% of the world’s exports of commercial services or 7.9% of total exports (UNWTO 2010a; World Bank 2010). 
3. Domestic tourism represents on average 62% of total tourism consumption worldwide (UNWTO 2010c). With growing developing country participation, tourism has become a major contributor to their growth. In over 150 countries, tourism is one of five top export earners, and in 60 it is the number one export. It is the main source of foreign exchange for one third of developing countries and one half of LDCs (UNCTAD 2010). 

International tourism has recovered faster than expected from the impacts of the global financial crisis and economic recession of late 2008 and 2009. International tourist arrivals were up by 6.7% in 2010 compared to 2009, with positive growth reported in all world regions. While all regions posted growth in international tourist arrivals, emerging economies remain the main drivers of this recovery. This multi-speed recovery, lower in advanced economies (+5%), faster in emerging ones (+8%), is a reflection of the broader global economic situation and is set to dominate 2011 and the foreseeable future (UNWTO 2011a).

b. Changing consumer patterns

Tourist choices are increasingly influenced by sustainability considerations. For instance, in 2007 TripAdvisor surveyed travellers worldwide and 38% said that environmentally friendly tourism is a consideration when travelling, 38% had stayed at an environmentally-friendly hotel and 9% specifically seek out such hotels, while 34% are willing to pay more to stay in environmentally friendly hotels (Pollock 2007). CEDS and TIES (2005) found that a majority of international tourists are interested in the social, cultural and environmental issues relevant to the destinations they visit and are interested in patronizing hotels that are committed to protecting the local environment, and increasingly view local environmental and social stewardship as a responsibility of the businesses they support. 

c. Maximising potential for addressing local development and poverty reduction.

TOPIC 1: Demonstrate understanding towards tourism in a green economy

Tourism in the green economy refers to tourism activities that can be maintained, or sustained, indefinitely in their social, economic, cultural, and environmental contexts which is sustainable tourism. Developing tourism sustainably is a big challenge for planners and policy makers. The task becomes all the more difficult in view of the multiple crises being faced by the world currently: recession, climate change, fuel, food and water crisis.

Specific challenges that need to be resolved through the greening of the industry include, (1) energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions;
The growth of energy consumption in travel, transport, accommodation and tourism related activities and the dependency on fossil fuels, increase vulnerability and uncertainty for future business growth and translate into important implications for GHG emissions and climate change.

(2) water consumption;
In tourism and recreation, water used linked to accommodation mostly spent on guest consumption, landscape and property management and laundry activities, and to food service. While water use by tourism, on a global basis, is far less important than agriculture, industry, or urban domestic use, in some countries, as well as regionally, tourism can be the main factor in water consumption.

(3) waste management;
Waste management is another increasing and well recognized challenge in the industry. Every international tourist generates at least 1kg of solid waste per day, and up to 2 kg/person/day. Based on various sources, million international tourists are likely to have generated no less than 4.8 million of solid waste.

(4) loss of biological diversity;
There are many examples where large-scale tourism has had detrimental effects on biodiversity, including coral reefs, coastal wetlands, rainforests, arid and semi-arid ecosystems, mountainous areas.

(5) effective management of cultural heritage;
Management of cultural heritage also includes built heritage which provides sense of place and cultural reference points. Most built heritage attractions were not originally intended for tourist use must be managed to protect them from over-use, misuse and wear and tear from visitor footfall. More broadly, heritage buildings can be at risk from climate change.

quiz 2

So today we start the class around 0930 H , today we have to answer another quiz 2 which is included chapter 2. A quiz are a little bit make me confuse to answer ehehe, so after end the quiz miss give us the next presentation which is i get the topic 5 about the Islamic principles for be present in 4 October , my group members is fatin and anis.

by-SARIPAH SAHIRAH

TOURISM IN GREEN ECONOMY

Today we had our third presentation after one week doing preparation for our presentation. Like I said from last week post, we chose about Overcoming Barrier: Enabling Conditions in chapter 4 of topic Tourism in the Green Economy. My class presentation session was a bit different because we are doing it without our lecturer.
Miss Eanna give us three hours to finish all of the group to present while she went to office to do her works. Each group have to take a video of their presentation then put it in one pendrive along with their presentation slides. After finish all the presentations, that pendrive have to send to Miss Eanna.
Today class was the last class before we all going back to our hometown for our mid-sem break.

by ANIS FITRI

Challenges and Opportunities for Tourism in a Green Economy

For this topic i need to explain their challenges witch is water consumption.Most of water were used on accommodation and food service. For accommodation mostly spend on guest consumption, landscape and property management and laundry activities. Global direct water consumption in international tourism ( accommodation only ) is estimated to be only 1.3 km3 per year. Main water-consuming factors are golf courses, irrigated gardens, swimming pools, spas, wellness facilities and guest rooms. Local communities use freshwater for 8 purposes : hygenies purposes, cooking, dishwashing, drinking, washing clothes, cleaning, and feeding animals. -Sarah-

TESTTTTTT!!!!!

Okay today we got assignment about tourism in green economy . We need to find about Challenges and Opportunity for Tourism in Green Economy. Next, we got TEST!!!!!! okay the test is easy but not so easy. Hahahahaha. -Sarah-

ITS QUIZZZZ

Its has been 10 weeks since we started our lesson in subject Fundamental Tourism & Hospitality. Today, my class finished so quick because we just doing a quiz about topic 1 & 2 within 15 minutes then our class dismiss. Before doing quiz, Miss Eanna give us another task for presentation 4 and it is about Tourism in the Green Economy. As usual we are divided into group and I am group with Kak Diba and Ira. For our group, we choose topic about Overcoming Barriers: Enabling Conditions and Miss give us time doing preparation for our presentation which is next week. 

by ANIS FITRI

quiz

so today we have to make a quiz in our class for topic 1 and topic 2, Its is our first time do a quiz like we are on the exam time. We need to answer the quiz by our self without any discussion with a friends. after finish the quiz , miss end the class because she is not really well. we also get the topic for presentation on the next week (13 september) and I get topic 3 which is Overcoming Barriers: Enabling Conditions with my group members diba and anis.

by- SARIPAH SAHIRAH

IATA (30 August 2018)

 So today we need to make a group discussion about IATA and prepared for the presentation. 

Here we go.... 

IATA is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports aviation with global standards for airline safety, security, efficiency and sustainability. 

     

MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF TOUR AND TRAVEL AGENTS ( MATTA )

During last class, Miss An Na gave us task which is slide presentation and we were divided into 9 groups . We need to done the slide presentation in 2 or 3 hours and present it. My group, Ari, Mira and me need to do slide presentation about MATTA . What is MATTA? MATTA  is Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents .MATTA's objective is to promote the interests of the travel and tour industry in Malaysia. MATTA works closely with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture as well as Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB), help organise fairs, seminars, convention and workshops both to create public awareness of the tourism industry.   

LOGO OF MATTA