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Learning Activities:

Post your team discussion summary on the following questions

What are some of the best practices in the tourism industry that helps to maximize tourism´s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts?

Will any of these practices work for the selected tourism destinations?

Do you have any innovative ideas or recommendations? Brainstorm with your team members and propose a few ideas for the selected tourism destinations.

Take a snapshot of the screen during the zoom meeting. Post a team Zoom picture.

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- There are many practices in the tourism industry that help to maximize tourism's socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts. Those practices include instead of flying to a destination, one could take the train that would minimize carbon emissions, taking public transportation instead of bringing one's own car thereby helping boost the local economy, signing up with a touring company instead of wondering to an unknown destination where local, cultural and environmental facts are not familiar where it is important to be aware of these facts.
- They will absolutely work for our selected destinations. In Grand Canyon, there are indigenous people who still live in protected lands and in reservations and offer tours with the environment in mind. There is what is called the Grand Canyon village that houses hotels and restaurants on the outskirts of the canyon, the proximity of which is on the canyon itself but not within it that it does not disturb the environment or the wildlife within it. The economy of Arizona, the state which the park is located in is nearly due to tourism in the park. Canaima National Park is not be as easily accessible as Grand Canyon. However, tourism is still a major contributor to the local economy providing over 30,000 jobs locally. Tourists can fly into the park and with a tour guide are able to see the famous Angel Falls. Additionally it offers some of the challenging hikes which appeal to the extreme sport enthusiasts.
- Some recommendations from our group would be having stricter guidelines for tourists when it comes to their carbon foot print, having more educational factors during tours where tourists become aware how their presence in the park effects the environment and the animals. Additionally, having more organized tours within the park and make them more appealing where tourists are drawn to join tours instead of going in on their own, and lastly having authority to inform tourists if their behaviors are affecting the environment negatively.
Fatima Bulur
Estephanny Almiron
Jose Arrocha
Maria Clara Pierini

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Some of the practices for the tourism industry that help maximize the socio-economic contribution of tourism and minimize the possibilities of negative impacts on the environment are divided into different areas which could be:

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: Solid waste reduction, waste separation, waste recycling, take advantage of the use of organic resources, close waste management plans.

ENVIRONMENT: Conservation of forests, reforestation programs, protection of forests and animals.

These two practices are due to the fact that good waste management and environmental care must be taken, since these are the main attractions and disadvantages that a tourist destination can have, since these are mainly some of the things that people are going to enjoy. in these places and for this they must be in good condition and free of waste

ENERGY: Reduction of energy consumption, use of renewable energy sources.

WATER: Protect sources and places of water storage, use of drinking water, reduction of water consumption, make the most of water sources.

These last 2 are to be taken into account because they are one of the main resources to be used in large quantities in tourist places, for this reason the most efficient and least harmful use for the environment must be sought.

Members
Allie Guale

Arjola Hilaj

Ana Camacho

Samuel Pérez

Victor Rosales

Valentina Martínez

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There are many ways tourist can contribute to minimize the possible negative impacts of tourism. It can be as simple as changing the way they travel that can help keep the air clear and reduce the amount of pollution let into the atmosphere. Hiring travel agents who assist with navigation during your stay. Conducting research on the destination ahead of time can really play a huge role in protecting the environment.

These practices will most definitely work for Miami, Florida and Tucacas, Venezuela. Miami in particular already has a harsh environment due to high population, so by practicing what was mentioned above can potentially be a start to a new beginning. Tucacas would be a more foreign environment so doing research before traveling is very important.

The team and I came up with one recommendation and that's for eco-friendly options to be mentioned on all travel sights to create greater awareness of what's at stake if we don't open our eyes and face reality.

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What are some of the best practices in the tourism industry that helps to maximize tourism´s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts?

Travel locally if possible or when you do take flights try and stay at that place as long as you can. When choosing activities choose sustainable ones as much as you can. Try to stay in eco friendly hotels and air bnbs. When you are at your destination make sure to support local shops and restaurants. Lastly, try and walk and bike whenever possible and take public transportation.

Will any of these practices work for the selected tourism destinations?

All of these practices will work for our selected tourism destinations. At acadia national park you can bike, climb, become a park ranger, picnic, hike, and horseback ride. At Morrocoy you can bike, hike, snorkel, swim, and lunge on the beaches.

Do you have any innovative ideas or recommendations? Brainstorm with your team members and propose a few ideas for the selected tourism destinations.

Add more trash cans and recycle bins throughout the parks.

Add more accessible parking at Acadia National Park and add gates to block protected roads where visitors may attempt to park

Add clean and accessible restrooms closer to beaches and public areas in the park

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What are some of the best practices in the tourism industry that helps to maximize tourism´s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts?

There are many practices in the tourism industry that help maximize tourism's socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative effects. Such examples would be taking an alternative method of transportation such as the train compared to a plane which will cause much more damage to the environment. Taking a bike, walking or the metro are all great alternatives to renting a car in foreign countries, especially in larger cities with beautiful scenery.

No unfortunately as both locations are more scenic and don't have a large population or the capability for infrastructure including trains it would be difficult to implement any of these practices at the two chosen locations.

An innovative idea that could be implemented for both locations is virtual reality or a virtual tour where the user can experience the location from the comfort of their home through an oculus headset or a normal screen due to them not being able to make it for reasons whether that be age, work or sickness.

Simon Dalton
Dayana De Freitas
Ignacio Czubaty
Kimberly Campbell

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What are some of the best practices in the tourism industry that helps to maximize tourism's socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts?

After researching and the informative readings in the textbook, it seems one of the biggest positive impacts that tourism has on socio-economic factors is the blending of many cultures to build relationships while benefiting the economy of various societies.

Will any of these practices work for the selected tourism destinations? These would absolutely benefit at my selected destinations. In Amsterdam, one can bike, enjoy a variety of food from many different cultures and even experience city to adventure activities.

Do you have any innovative ideas or recommendations? Brainstorm with your team members and propose a few ideas for the selected tourism destinations.

It would be a really cool concept if in Amsterdam, they create a way for people to come and try one of each type of food or item from countries that most regularly visit there. This could be farmers market, one that is open year round and tourist friendly. Similar to their own Epcot!

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Due to internet issues, our teammates were not present for the group picture.

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•	What are some of the best practices in the tourism industry that helps to maximize tourism´s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts?•	Involve Local Residents and Communities in Tourism Planning. ...•	Establish Partnerships with Different Stakeholders. ...•	Develop Products Based on the Destination's Strengths. ...•	Strengthen Local Capacity to Manage Tourism.•	Will any of these practices work for the selected tourism destinations? Yes, because when you involve local residents with tourists, it makes the community thrive on positiveness and tourists feel welcomed by the country.•	Do you have any innovative ideas or recommendations?   It is always a good idea to engage, educate, and with all involved in the community to help inform and guide future plans and actions

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•	What are some of the best practices in the tourism industry that helps to maximize tourism´s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts?•	Involve Local Residents and Communities in Tourism Planning. ...•	Establish Partnerships with Different Stakeholders. ...•	Develop Products Based on the Destination's Strengths. ...•	Strengthen Local Capacity to Manage Tourism.•	Will any of these practices work for the selected tourism destinations? Yes, because when you involve local residents with tourists, it makes the community thrive on positiveness and tourists feel welcomed by the country.•	Do you have any innovative ideas or recommendations?   It is always a good idea to engage, educate, and with all involved in the community to help inform and guide future plans and actions

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What are some of the best practices in the tourism industry that helps to maximize tourism's socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts?

-Involve Local Residents and Communities in Tourism Planning.
-Establish Partnerships with Different Stakeholders.
-Develop Products Based on the Destination's Strengths.
-Strengthen Local Capacity to Manage Tourism.

Will any of these practices work for the selected tourism destinations?

-Yes, most of these ideas will work in our selected tourism destinations. Especially involving local residents and communities in tourism planning.

Do you have any innovative ideas or recommendations? Brainstorm with your team members and propose a few ideas for the selected tourism destinations.

-For Angel Falls, we recommend providing resources to make a sustainable tourism infrastructure, to renew and enhance the tourism service that is given there. We also recommend working with the local natives such as the indigenous, and urban population, to strengthen the local capacity to manage tourism and give a better service. When it comes to Hawaii, a recommendation would be generating innovative ideas through involving the local population that reduce the impact of the negative elements and request resources to the government to put them into practice.

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https://youtu.be/2QZRHQyunNg

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What are some of the best practices in the tourism industry that helps to maximize tourism´s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts?

- Staying in eco friendly places
- Using public transportation
- supporting small businesses
- involving communities
- trying local events & activities

Will any of these practices work for the selected tourism destinations?

Yes, in many places people can use public transportation , biking , walking , hiking , scooters & etc to get by. Also trying many different local shops like markets, small business restaurants , homemade crafts & more. These will not only just work but are implanted in many countries already.

Do you have any innovative ideas or recommendations? Brainstorm with your team members and propose a few ideas for the selected tourism destinations.

Exchanging Homes with people across the world giving two different groups of individuals a view on their side. This would be similar to an exchange student but instead you would be exchange homes & everyday routines. Home Swap Idea in the families or individuals take survey about what they learned loved and disliked giving an aspect on how others live their everyday life. It would be called Step In My Shoes

Trade market a market where people travel around the world and instead of paying with money this would be a fun way to give everyone a chance to gain something beneficial through their own hard work & belongings. The Real Trade.

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Socio-Economic Contributions

Can Socio-Economic Contributions be Postive

Yes, they can with

good schools

stable jobs

strong social networks

community safety

development programs

social support

Can these minimize negative impacts?

Yes they can because all of these examples can keep people off of the streets and into a stable lifestyle

With good schools kids can get a well rounded education

With stable jobs people will have good income to provide for themselves and their families

With a strong social network people will be allowed to network with others

Community safety is big because it allows people to feel safe wherever they are

Development programs so kids can develop skills or a task

Social support plays a huge role because it allows people to get the help they need

All of these selected will work for the selected tourism because

they will make the community better

they will show how to improve the socio economic work conditions in the geographic areas

they can help with any age gap

these will help people become better in their overall lives

Reccomendations to improve the Socio-Economic World

Set up camps for the youths to they have something to do instead of get in trouble

help fundraise for people who are in need

do more community service jobs for surrounding areas

create more social networks

Every member of the group contributed to the questions

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https://youtu.be/fakl4Xi-F5Y

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Meeting Recording:
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There's an infinite amount of ways that we can become a more eco-friendly planet especially in the hospitality industry. Finding ways in which we can contribute in a more positive and sustainable ways. Some of the things we came up with:
1. Creating programs and events to educate those around visitors and residents
2. Conducting in depth research about the location
3. Community Service( people cleaning up the streets and our oceans
4. Network with other countries states with the objective creating allies.
5.Hire local stakeholders and business owners
6.Branding awareness (help get it out there to create more help and knowledge)
7.Create cultural initiatives
8.Supporting local businesses

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Link to the drive folder with the final delivery documents

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Link to the drive folder with the final delivery documents

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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j2LC0LfEQlpUS2MdVVUormjwRRqCUBhM/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101536920924873947117&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Project COIL Isla Torgura and Busch Garden.pptx