Responsibilities of various groups

Developing tourism at what cost?

Objective• Compare the roles of various groups in

taking care of tourist areas

• Groups: local communities, visitors, tour operators, planners, non governmental organizations

Pulau Ubin tourist attraction

Pulau Ubin will be developed into the biggest Singapore tourist attraction

in 2015.

However which group of people should be in charge in order to protect Ubin's

environment and its residents?

Representatives of the 5 groups will have a debate to decide the most suitable group to be in charge of Ubin tourism makeover.

Round 1: Convince us that your group is the best choice to develop Ubin

Round 2 : Explain why other groups will not be so suitable to develop Ubin

Round 3 : Open debate by any groups to add other points

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Local communities• Definition: Group of people living in the

same territory

• Community based tourism- benefits local communities Examples: home stays,local handicrafts

Visitors• Tourists should visit without damage or offence

• Respect the environment and local population

• Conservation efforts eg reduce carbon foot print

Tour operators • To conserve and protect environments so that

tourists would return

• Operate in an environmental sustainable way

• Enhance the natural environment

• Create awareness of environmental conservation

Non governmental organizations • Non profit organizations that operates without the

governor meant

• Concern with tourism impact on natural and human environment

• Creates guidelines , trainings, research papers

Planning authorities • Singapore tourism board: attract tourist and also

conserve national heritage eg Chinatown, kampong glam and little India

• Enforce rules, regulations, values and principles for sustainable tourism

Which group should be responsibility for tourism developments?

Text pg 74 Strengths Weakness

Local

communities

-Involves locals in decision-making

-Incease tourism jobs for locals

-Difficulty in obtaining funding

-Shortage of skilled labour

Visitors/

tourists-Provide funds through

spendings

-Share experience and raise awareness

-Damage tourist attractions

-Dilute local culture and customs

Tour

operators-Provide feedback about

attractions

-Regulate tourist behaviour

-Need to generate profits

Non

governmental

organisations

-Facilitate communication between various stakeholders

-Support with manpower or campaigns

-Difficulty in obtaining external funding

Planning

authorities

-Develop and maintain infrastructure and attractions

-Draft laws and policies

-Work I it's other agencies

-Opposing stakeholders

Homework text page 75 q4b, 5, 6 [2m each]