ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE
Assignment title:
Alternative Destinations
Weighting:
25%
Faculty responsible:
Mr. Jaime Hervas / Mr. Roberto Rodrõez / Mr. lvaro Hidalgo
Programme:
MEIHM.
Course name:
Innovative, Alternative and Sustainable Trends in Tourism
Course number:
M 9117
Hand-out date:
Friday, 11th November 2022
Hand-in Faculty:
Latest, Sunday 11th December 2022 23.55 via Moodle
Assignment Overview:
The student will research on alternative hospitality destinations related to the trends discussed in unit 4. The
student must create a power point presentation (or similar) on an alternative touristic destination to show its
characteristics, accommodation, and activities available for travellers searching for alternative options.
Overall aim:
To enable students to research alternative options available and its characteristics applying the content
covered in the unit.
Learning outcomes:
1. Appraise the main characteristics of alternative and sustainable trends.
Organisation and methodology:
Every student will need to select one of the alternative trends introduced in the handout 4.1 of Topic 4 and
create a presentation (power point or similar) of a destination of the alternative trend chosen.
The presentation should include a maximum of 15 slides and should follow the following sequence:
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Cover page including studentàfull name and number, course name and code, LRM logo, name of
destination, and the alternative trend chosen.
Table of contents.
Introduction of the destination (city, region or area): Location, weather conditions, number of
inhabitants, transportation available, etc.
Characteristics of the destination that make it a good example of the alternative trend chosen.
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Alternative accommodation available at the destination. Number of hotels (categories, size, types)
and other available alternative lodging operations. Justify why the proposed options are considered
alternative.
Activities available at the destination. The activities should be related to the alternative trend chosen.
Students must present a total of 6 different activities, and every activity should be explained and
justified, i.e. why it is an activity related to the trend. The cost per person (if any) must also be
included.
Additional resources. Student must include here any additional information such as video or a piece
of news to support the information provided in previous slides.
References. All material used in the assessment must be referenced.
Typing instructions:
Word count: N/A
N/A
Resources available:
? All sources are acceptable: Library, E-library, Web, etc.
? 4.1 Alternative Trends available in Moodle in topic 4
? 1.4 Responsible Traveller available in Moodle in topic 1 (section 1.4)
? The Slow Revolution video available in Moodle (topic 4)
Assessment tasks & weighting
Assessment task
Weighting
Format / Layout (professional, easy to follow, JIntroduction to the destination
10%
25%
Accommodation available (complete and aligned with trend chosen)
10%
6 proposed activities (activities related to the trend and properly justified)
35%
Resources (accuracy, updated, reliable, J10%
References
10%
Common skills: assessed (bold) or developed (italics):
4. Transfers skills gained
to new and changing
situations and contexts.
MANAGING AND DEVELOPING
SELF
1.Manages own role
and responsibilities
2. Manages own time in
achieving objectives.
COMMUNICATING
9.Receives and
responds to a
variety of
information
10.Presents
information in a
variety of visual
forms
11.Communicates in
writing
MANAGING TASKS AND SOLVING
PROBLEMS
13.Uses
information
sources
14. Deals with a
combination of
routine and nonroutine tasks
15.Identifies and solves
routine and non-routine
problems
5.Uses a
range of
thought
processes
Special instructions:
?
?
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This is an individual assessment.
The presentation should not contain more than 15 slides. If a student includes more, only the first
15 slides will be taken into consideration in the evaluation.
The presentation should be presented in Power Point or pdf format. No other formats will be
accepted.
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ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE
Assignment title:
Alternative Destinations
Weighting:
25%
Faculty responsible:
Mr. Jaime Hervas / Mr. Roberto Rodrõez / Mr. lvaro Hidalgo
Programme:
MEIHM.
Course name:
Innovative, Alternative and Sustainable Trends in Tourism
Course number:
M 9117
Hand-out date:
Friday, 11th November 2022
Hand-in Faculty:
Latest, Sunday 11th December 2022 23.55 via Moodle
Assignment Overview:
The student will research on alternative hospitality destinations related to the trends discussed in unit 4. The
student must create a power point presentation (or similar) on an alternative touristic destination to show its
characteristics, accommodation, and activities available for travellers searching for alternative options.
Overall aim:
To enable students to research alternative options available and its characteristics applying the content
covered in the unit.
Learning outcomes:
1. Appraise the main characteristics of alternative and sustainable trends.
Organisation and methodology:
Every student will need to select one of the alternative trends introduced in the handout 4.1 of Topic 4 and
create a presentation (power point or similar) of a destination of the alternative trend chosen.
The presentation should include a maximum of 15 slides and should follow the following sequence:
?
?
?
Cover page including studentàfull name and number, course name and code, LRM logo, name of
destination, and the alternative trend chosen.
Table of contents.
Introduction of the destination (city, region or area): Location, weather conditions, number of
inhabitants, transportation available, etc.
Characteristics of the destination that make it a good example of the alternative trend chosen.
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?
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Alternative accommodation available at the destination. Number of hotels (categories, size, types)
and other available alternative lodging operations. Justify why the proposed options are considered
alternative.
Activities available at the destination. The activities should be related to the alternative trend chosen.
Students must present a total of 6 different activities, and every activity should be explained and
justified, i.e. why it is an activity related to the trend. The cost per person (if any) must also be
included.
Additional resources. Student must include here any additional information such as video or a piece
of news to support the information provided in previous slides.
References. All material used in the assessment must be referenced.
Typing instructions:
Word count: N/A
N/A
Resources available:
? All sources are acceptable: Library, E-library, Web, etc.
? 4.1 Alternative Trends available in Moodle in topic 4
? 1.4 Responsible Traveller available in Moodle in topic 1 (section 1.4)
? The Slow Revolution video available in Moodle (topic 4)
Assessment tasks & weighting
Assessment task
Weighting
Format / Layout (professional, easy to follow, JIntroduction to the destination
10%
25%
Accommodation available (complete and aligned with trend chosen)
10%
6 proposed activities (activities related to the trend and properly justified)
35%
Resources (accuracy, updated, reliable, J10%
References
10%
Common skills: assessed (bold) or developed (italics):
4. Transfers skills gained
to new and changing
situations and contexts.
MANAGING AND DEVELOPING
SELF
1.Manages own role
and responsibilities
2. Manages own time in
achieving objectives.
COMMUNICATING
9.Receives and
responds to a
variety of
information
10.Presents
information in a
variety of visual
forms
11.Communicates in
writing
MANAGING TASKS AND SOLVING
PROBLEMS
13.Uses
information
sources
14. Deals with a
combination of
routine and nonroutine tasks
15.Identifies and solves
routine and non-routine
problems
5.Uses a
range of
thought
processes
Special instructions:
?
?
?
This is an individual assessment.
The presentation should not contain more than 15 slides. If a student includes more, only the first
15 slides will be taken into consideration in the evaluation.
The presentation should be presented in Power Point or pdf format. No other formats will be
accepted.
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The Responsible Traveler Guide
Authors
Dr Sonya Graci
Sustainable business specialist, Director of
Accommodating Green
Assistant Professor at the Ted Rogers School
of Hospitality and Tourism Management at
Ryerson University, Toronto
http://green.hotelscombined.com
Jaqueline Kuehnel
Corporate social responsibility, climate
change and business specialist.
Managing Director of JK Consulting
Enterprises
a
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A few facts about travel and tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits of tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Negative impacts of tourism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before you go, while you are there and when you return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Where do you start?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Now you can get started….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Air travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Car travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Buses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Trains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Water transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bicycles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Walking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To conserve water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To minimize waste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Housekeeping and hotel amenities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the resort and hotels amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Beyond the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Excursions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sightseeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Eating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Other important responsible travel actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Go digital 5sing technology to avoid waste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Taking pictures responsibly 4houghtful ways to create guilt free memories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Concluding statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Citations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Academic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Image Attributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Introduction
Whether you already are a committed green
individual at home, or you just want to learn
how to become a green traveler, this guide
provides useful information to assist you to
plan your journey.
To be an aware and conscientious traveler
will help protect the places we love.
We owe it to the local people and to future
travelers who, like ourselves, want to enjoy
unspoiled sites and cultures.
A few facts about travel
and tourism
Often travel and tourism is taken for
granted and few people know how large,
complex and fragmented this industry is. In
2008, the tourism industry generated over
944 billion dollars in revenue worldwide [2].
People love to travel, so much so that
in 2008 over 922 million people crossed
the world by air, land and sea [1]. From
city holidays to hiking trips, travel can
be beneficial in a number of ways for the
community, the environment and your
personal well-being. However, the planet
is fragile and both tourists and suppliers
are endeavoring to understand how they
can lessen their impact. This means doing
the least harm possible to the natural
environment, valuing and protecting the
local culture, and providing as much
economic benefit as possible.
It is no wonder then, that travel and tourism
can provide many great benefits to many
regions worldwide. There are, however, many
things that could be done differently to avoid
damaging the wonderful places we visit.
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Benefits of tourism
The key benefits of tourism are economic,
socio-cultural and environmental.
development by allowing more trade and
better flow of goods and services.
Economic benefits ourism can provide
direct jobs to the community such as tour
guides or hotel housekeeping. Indirect
employment is generated through other
industries such as agriculture, food
production, and retail.
Social benefits – Tourism can bring
about a real sense of pride and identity
to communities. By showcasing distinct
characteristics of their ways of life, history
and culture, tourism can encourage the
preservation of traditions which may be at
risk of disappearing.
Visitors%xpenditure generates income for
the local community and can lead to the
alleviation of poverty in countries which are
heavily reliant on tourism.
Environmental benefits – Tourism provides
financial support for the conservation
of ecosystems and natural resource
management, making the destination
more authentic and desirable to visitors. It
also adds more value to the local tourism
business.
Economic diversification is important to
areas where there may be a concentration
of environmentally damaging industries
such as mining or manufacturing.
Infrastructure development such as
airports, roads, schools, hospitals, and
retail areas have the potential to benefit
the local community and can aid economic
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Negative impacts of tourism
Many of the negative impacts of tourism
occur when the amount of visitors is greater
than the environmentàability to cope with
the visitor volume.
The same way that tourism can encourage
the preservation of socio-cultural
authenticity of host communities, mass
tourism may also erode traditional values
by introducing foreign lifestyles which are
in conflict with the cultural, historical, and
religious heritage of the community.
Consequences of exceeding the
environmental capacity include strain on
already scarce resources such as water,
energy, food and natural habitat areas. In
addition, unchecked tourism development
may lead to soil erosion, increased
pollution and waste, discharges into the
sea and waterways, increased pressure
on endangered species of animals and
plants, and heightened vulnerability to
deforestation, as well as loss of biodiversity.
The tourism paradox therefore lies in the
tension between our desire to travel the
world, and the need to provide the most
benefits with the least harm. Many wellintentioned people in the public and private
sector are hard at work looking for solutions
that will provide viable, long-term socioeconomic benefits for tourist areas.
Building a culture of sustainability will
however, take time and you, the traveler,
can become part of the solution.
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Before you go, while you are there and when you return
Check consumer websites which have
responsible travel reviews, green travel
magazines, blogs, and any other sources
which may provide insights into green and
ethical business practices.
Making the right choices can have a
profound impact in the way tourism products
and services are operated and marketed.
Consumer pressure will force businesses to
make changes to meet the needs of a more
conscientious traveler $on underestimate
your power to influence change!
A little bit of research will go a long way in
selecting suppliers and destinations that are
aligned with your values and which meet
your environmental expectations.
Where do you start?
Taking a trip involves several important
stages and The Responsible Traveler
Guide provides a comprehensive list of the
possible green choices you can make while
planning your trip, before you leave home,
while you are there, and when you return.
You can start by taking a few minutes to
check if the travel supplier and destination
you are considering has a published
environmental policy, a corporate social
responsibility statement, sustainability
guidelines, or green practices.
òeen)s defined in many different ways
and it can often be confusing. Try and look
for a commitment to being environmentally
and socially conscious by the companies
and destinations you are considering.
Also look for concrete actions taken and
their accomplishments to date, such as
savings in water, energy and waste. Their
commitment to the community and their
employees is also a good indication of their
corporate social responsibility efforts.
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Before you go, while you are there and when you return
Now you can get started….
Planning the journey
Some people have a clear idea of where
they want to go, but don yet know how
they will get there. Others know they are
going somewhere, but are not quite sure
where. Regardless of whether you are in
the planning stage, some questions need to
be answered first.
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2
3
4
Where to go (destination)?
How to get there (transportation)?
Where to stay (accommodation)?
What to do while there (excursions,
dining, shopping)?
hat do you need to do to save energy
while your home is empty?
99 Turn down the thermostat on your hot
water heater, adjusting your AC/heat.
99 Turn water heater to lowest setting.
Choosing the most environmentally
sustaining options available to fit your
personal preferences, and the destinations
you will be visiting, will provide a more
fulfilling travel experience.
99 Turn water off at outside connection
to prevent flooding should a pipe
break while you¥ gone.
99 Appliances, such as TVs and
cable converter boxes, should be
unplugged because they can draw or
%ak!s much as 40 watts per hour
even when they¥ off.
Before you leave home
Being a green traveler starts by making
sure that while you are away, you have
considered what can be done in your
home/residence. Some things to keep in
mind are:
99 Turn icemaker off to prevent flooding
should it break while you¥ away.
re there any subscriptions or deliveries
which can be put on hold or donated such
as newspapers, magazines, produce?
hat will you pack to avoid extra weight
on airplanes or other forms of transport?
hat can you leave behind to avoid
unnecessary packaging and waste
that will have to be disposed of at the
destination?
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Before you go, while you are there and when you return
When you return
Travel can have a profound and lasting
effect, and when you return home, it is likely
that you will want to share your experience
with as many people as possible. This will
help other travelers make sensible choices,
but also assist the destination and travel
suppliers to implement more sustain