Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
Course Summary
The Sustainable Tourism course aims to educate learners on sustainable tourism practices, including eco-tourism and responsible tourism. Learners will explore how to balance economic, environmental, and social impacts of tourism.Key Learning Points
- Learn about sustainable tourism practices and the impact of tourism on the environment, economy, and society.
- Understand the concept of eco-tourism and responsible tourism.
- Explore the strategies and tools for sustainable tourism development.
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Sustainable Tourism Manager
- USA: $53,000 - $97,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 18,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €50,000
- Sustainable Tourism Consultant
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- Eco-Tourism Guide
- USA: $25,000 - $50,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000
- Spain: €15,000 - €25,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of sustainable tourism practices.
- Learn how to balance economic, environmental, and social impacts of tourism.
- Explore the strategies and tools for sustainable tourism development.
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of tourism industry.
- Interest in sustainable tourism practices.
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Tourism and Climate Change
- Tourism Management
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Costas Christ
- Megan Epler Wood
Related Books
Description
The MOOC introduces learners to key environmental health and natural resources management challenges associated with the rapid growth in international tourist arrivals into low-income countries. Since infrastructural and regulatory capacities in such countries are often limited they are more exposed to the negative implications of such development. The MOOC will present experiences and potential avenues to develop a more sustainable form of tourism.
Outline
- Tourism and the global sustainability agenda
- Tourism impact on the environment on Zanzibar
- Global trends in tourism
- Tourism and the global sustainability agenda
- The impacts of tourism on local communities
- International hotel certifications
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Global trends in tourism
- Tourism and the global sustainability agenda
- The impacts of tourism on local communities
- International hotel certifications
- Tourism - a major consumer of freshwater and producer of waste water
- Impacts of tourism and human activity on the marine environment
- Tourism development and the health of coral reefs
- Tourism and freshwater demands
- Saltwater intrusion and the impact upon freshwater supplies
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Impacts of tourism and human activity on the marine environment
- Tourism development and the health of coral reefs
- Tourism and freshwater demands
- Saltwater intrusion and the impact upon freshwater supplies
- Promoting the environment
- Tourism - a major generator of solid waste
- Solid waste management on Zanzibar
- Control of mosquitoes at tourist destinations
- The way forward
- The impact of COVID-19 on the tourism in Zanzibar
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Mandatory reading
- Optional reading
- Restarting tourism after COVID19
- Tourism - a major generator of solid waste
- Solid waste management on Zanzibar
- Control of mosquitoes at tourist destinations
- The way forward
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the importance of sustainable tourism through this well-designed course with knowledgeable instructors. Many users appreciated the interactive approach and the practical tools and strategies provided to implement sustainable practices in the tourism industry.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical tools and strategies provided to implement sustainable practices in the tourism industry.Pros from User Reviews
- Interactive approach
- Practical tools and strategies provided
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Great insights into sustainable tourism
- Clear and concise explanations
Cons from User Reviews
- Some content may be repetitive
- Not enough focus on specific regions or industries
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Not suitable for advanced learners
- Some technical issues with the platform
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Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health
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The MOOC introduces learners to key environmental health and natural resources management challenges associated with the rapid growth in international tourist arrivals into low-income countries....
