CNEO UGEC 2192_Ecotourism game_2024 by

Our group agreed to develop ecotourism because...

Johnson_Chan — 2024-08-06 01:06:30 UTC

Our group agreed to develop ecotourism because...

1. ...

2. ...

To build an ecolodge or not?

Johnson_Chan — 2024-08-06 01:06:46 UTC

One group member proposed... because...

Two members agreed because...

One member suggested...

The final decision is...

our group agree to develop ecotourism because

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our group agree to develop ecotourism because:

increase the income of the villagers
natural conditions for developing ecotourism

our group agree to develop ecotourism by

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our group agree to develop ecotourism by seeking expert assistance because

1.poor educated

2.low enthusiasm of villagers

3.avoid pollution

Who participate

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ALL member V.S partial supported people?

We chose Partial supported people.

we agree on developing ecotourism because

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enhance the economy and infrastructure
communicate with other regions to improve civilization

our group agree to accept the government offer because

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our group agree to accept the government offer because:

provide resource and comprehensive help
cooperation and joint decision-making
better resist risks
the other 2 have their disadvantages

Tourist compound(集散中心) V.S Keep Small Scale

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We start to do the Tourist compound because it can give better environment in this time.

How can the experience of ecotourism development benefit local people

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1.Improve economic efficiency

2.Get higher education, environmental education, skills training

3.Enhance protection awareness

4.Improve infrastructure

Traditional Dance

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In this step, we find the tourist gaze may happen as the children become a part in advertise the traditional culture

we agree on asking experts for help for:

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few locals get educated
lack of labor force
local lifestyles such as incineration cause pollution which requires professional treatment

our group agree to let tourists stay in the existing guest huts and ... homes

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high cost of building
pollution

Develop ecotourism

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1.Increase the income of residents

2.Ensure the sustainability of development

3.Choose to cooperate with the Peruvian government

Lots of residents are educated by government.

Decide to develop ecotourism by ourself

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1.There is a dispute with the Peruvian government about the ownership of forests

2.Most of residents have learned how to speak English and provide services to tourists

The income is twice as high as farming, but less than the cooperation of the government.

Improve the infrastructure in the community

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1.improve tourists‘ experience

2. Show and teach some traditional culture to tourists.

3. The amount of tourists increase continually

Use half of the revenues on forest conservation.

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1. protect environment

The benefits of ecotourism will return to the development of ecotourism, which can improve facilities, increase publicity and provide ecological education in the future.

2.Achieve ecological sustainability

our group agree to stage a traditional cultural program because

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1. local characteristics

the local master the culture
keep and spread local culture

After the earthquake, we choose to rebuild tourism facilities by loaning from government

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1.Our income is already 18 times that of our previous farming.

2.We want to attract more tourists to our village

In order to help local residents have a better life

The community has been rebuilt and the development of ecotourism has been very successful.

Current problems

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1.We need to protect the local language and culture.

2.With the demand of the market, new ecotourism projects are launched to attract tourists.

our group agree to limit tourism to current levels

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protect the environment
don't need more investment

Possible socio-cultural impacts of ecotourism or other tourism activities

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Benefit：Traditional culture is protected and promoted

Disadvantage：Destroy the local industry, the local people become lazy, the pursuit of fashion, ignore the original culture

our group agree to improve tourist facilities and attract more tourist

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income is higher, which can help protect the environment

Why we choose to let tourists stay in local homes instead of building a large tourist complex

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Firstly, this approach minimizes environmental impact by avoiding large-scale construction that could disrupt local ecosystems. Preserving the natural landscape, particularly in a community where a significant portion of the land is forested, helps maintain biodiversity and the ecological balance. Additionally, by integrating tourists into the local community, the model promotes cultural exchange and provides a more authentic and immersive experience, which is a key principle of ecotourism. It also ensures that the economic benefits are more evenly distributed among community members, rather than concentrating profits in a single large establishment. This decentralized model supports sustainable development, strengthens the local economy, and helps preserve both the environment and cultural heritage.

Why we choose traditional cultural programs

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Firstly, traditional cultural festivals are unique and offer an authentic experience that cannot be found elsewhere, which could attract tourists seeking to explore and immerse themselves in local customs and history. Additionally, these festivals can help preserve and promote the community's cultural heritage, fostering a sense of pride among the locals and offering a distinctive attraction that differentiates the area from others. This uniqueness might also lead to repeat visitors who are interested in the depth and richness of the cultural experiences offered. In the long term, emphasizing traditional cultural festivals could create a sustainable tourism model that aligns with the community’s identity and values.

why we choose to rebuild the facilities after the earthquake

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1.we want to attract more soft core ecotourists instead of the hard core so we need to meet the soft core ecotourists needs of the comfortable experience

2.we had already succeed a lot before the earthquake,it is easier to follow that develop trend to develop the ecotourism than just give up everything.

developing initiatives in isolation VS taking an integrated approach

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The lack of success in ecotourism development can often be attributed to the approach of developing initiatives in isolation rather than taking an integrated approach. When ecotourism projects are developed independently, without considering the broader context of the community, environment, and economy, they tend to miss out on the benefits that come from a coordinated strategy. This piecemeal approach can lead to several issues:

1. Fragmented Impact: Individual projects may only have a limited impact, both environmentally and economically, as they fail to leverage the collective strengths and resources of the community.

2. Resource Duplication and Misallocation: Without an overarching plan, resources may be duplicated or misallocated, leading to inefficiencies. For instance, multiple small projects might compete for the same limited funding or tourist market, diluting their effectiveness and causing financial strain.

3. Inconsistent Standards: Ecotourism requires adherence to environmental and cultural preservation standards.

4. Lack of Comprehensive Marketing: Ecotourism thrives on the appeal of a cohesive experience that combines nature, culture, and sustainability.

4. Missed Opportunities for Community Engagement: Successful ecotourism relies on the active participation and support of local communities.

Why we choose to distribute all the income to individual community members directly

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Choosing to distribute all the income to individual community members directly ensures that everyone benefits equally and immediately from the ecotourism revenue. This can help build trust and support within the community, as all members can see tangible benefits from their participation in the ecotourism initiative. It also provides immediate financial relief, which can be crucial for communities transitioning away from traditional income sources, like agriculture, that may no longer be as reliable. Overall, this approach promotes fairness and encourages greater community involvement in sustaining ecotourism efforts.

whether to encourage all local into the ecotourism development

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1.when we chose to only encourage parts of people into the ecotourism ,the problem we face is how to fairly treat everyone to avoid the conflict inside the community

2.when we chose to make everyone involved into ecotourism,the problem we face is how to protect and make the traditional culture active in the long goal.

3.there is a core issue that how to keep the balance between the 现在化 and keeping traditional culture.