Assignment: Choose a destination.
Consider the balance of effects of tourism and create your own
guidelines for being a tourist and answer the following questions below.
Mt. Zion Adventure Park
● Create a list of fifteen guidelines for tourists.
ATV Rides/Airsoft Field/Pools/Campsites
1. Wear proper protective clothing. Gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, over-the-ankle
boots, eye protection, and an authorized motorcycle helmet are all included.
2. Avoid using drugs or alcohol while riding an ATV.
3. Before riding, each rider must sign a waiver.
4. Eye protection is required.
5. Treat your airsoft gun like a loaded gun at all times.
6. Make sure you are prepared to fire before touching the trigger.
7. Don't run, walk. Avoiding running close to a swimming pool is the most important pool
safety regulation. Slipping on wet concrete can cause serious injuries, so it's an important
matter.
8. No playing. When small children play aggressively in the water, drowning incidents can
happen. No holding anyone underwater or jumping on each other in the pool.
9. Wear proper swimming attire
10.Don't Leave Any Traces
11.Wear proper camping attire
12.Specific attractions might not be suitable for visitors with specific medical conditions or
those who are less physically fit. Please consult your doctor first if you are unsure.
13.Note that certain rides and attractions do not allow jewellery or clothing that could entangle
visitors or damage equipment.
14.You must keep your hands free for safety reasons. Mobile phones and cameras with wrist
straps are examples of loose things that are not allowed to be used while on the rides and
attractions.
15. Respect each other
● Use a Development compass rose to note how these guidelines could affect the
environment (N), economy (E), local culture/social interactions (S) and the
decision-making/power base in a small community (W).
● How can tourism contribute to sustainable development?
Tourism contributes to sustainable development by giving back to the local culture and preserving
its heritage. In tourism, we can do this by supporting the local communities in the places where we
visit. Simple steps include eating at restaurants that use locally-grown produce, and visiting local
farmers markets.
● How should tourism in your chosen destination be developed so that it balances the various
perspectives of local communities, tourists, economy and environment?
Tourism in my chosen destination be developed so that it balances the various perspectives of
local communities, tourists, economy and environment is by balancing business interests and
environmental concerns, ecotourism minimizes the negative impacts of visitor use on natural
resources. Through fostering entrepreneurship and development among local communities, and
encouraging tourists to preserve and respect natural and cultural heritage. Tourism operators must
adhere to sustainable practices that minimize environmental impacts, conserve resources, and
support local communities.
