"What do you think are the ethical challenges that we need to address in order to save tourism?

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Give at least 2.

1. Control overcrowding
Most things that affect a destination's growth are out of its control (economy, exchange rate, war,
terrorism, disease... either in that destination or their main competitors) but of the things it can
control, one of the main things that can make it less popular is overcrowding. When a place feels
too popular and gets long queues, crazy high prices, no room to sit on the beaches, the visitor
experience drops and so does the desire to visit.

2. Focus on making a destination unique

The reason that people visit destinations is because they're looking for something they can't find
at home... it may just be sun or mountains, but it's also a cultural experience. So consider keeping
your destination as unique as possible. You don't want it to look and feel like everywhere else.

3. Encourage interaction with the locals

Hotels can encourage visitors to follow their interests and meet locals. Ask people what they like
to do and make a quick call to some clubs and help pair visitors up with locals who share their
hobbies. (eg "You like bird watching? Let me ring up our nearby birding group and see if you
can join them on an outing this weekend.") It's a free, authentic and completely personal
experience. And if your hotel doesn't do this, there's nothing stopping you from making that call
or writing that email yourself. Nearly every local club can be found online.

Case 1
1.) What article in the GCET was violated in the above scenario?
 Article 3: Tourism, a factor of sustainable development Tiger Temple not
only exploits tigers: there was also evidence of systematic physical abuse of the
tigers. Tiger Temple violated Article 3: Tourism, a factor of sustainable
development that states that tourism infrastructure should be designed and tourism
activities programmed in such a way as to protect the natural heritage composed
of ecosystems and biodiversity and to preserve endangered species of wildlife: the
stakeholders in tourism development, and especially professionals should agree to
the imposition of limitations or constraints on their activities when these are
exercised in particularly sensitive areas.

2.) Do you think using animal as a tourist attraction ethical? Why?

Using animals as a tourist attraction can be both ethical and unethical.
Ethical as some may argue that local communities still need these kinds of
attractions to make a living. The tourism industry profit if attractions involving
animals are run ethically, emphasizing the need to care for them and offer tourists
the chance to interact constructively. However, it is also unethical since there are
more reasons for staying away as a tourist from any attractions that use an animal
as a ride. May it be donkeys, elephants, camels, dolphins, goats, or some other
animals. Since locals need money, they offer you to ride an animal, and if we
believe the money goes to the food and their well-being, we are wrong most of the
time. Travel is a big business, and sometimes animals are used to making money
in ways that are often not good for their well-being.

3.) What are the drawbacks of wildfire tourism?

As wildlife tourism in an area progresses, more individuals can engage
with wildlife. Increased human presence can severely damage the delicate balance
of the food webs, ecological communities, and keystone species of an area. This
can be real problem because some wild animals aren’t fond of having people
around, and humans often leave trash and other substances that can negatively
impact a species’ habitat.

Case 2
1.) What article in the GCET was violated in the above event?
Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment Child sex
tourism exists worldwide and is committed by foreign and domestic tourists, and
countless children are sexually abused by tourists every year. The above event violated
Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment. It clearly states
 that the exploitation of human beings in any form, particularly sexual, mainly when
applied to children, conflicts with the fundamental aims of tourism.

2.) Do you agree that when we place a monetary value on people, especially children we
reduce humanity in the lowest level imaginable?
Yes. I agree humans cannot be bought at any price. Buying and selling men,
women, or children for immoral purposes are known as human trafficking. Human
trafficking is much more than just a social evil. It is a menace that violates all the basic
tenets of human rights, justice, and dignity. Traffickers profiting from their victims’
forced labor and commercial prostitution using physical and sexual violence, threats and
expulsion, false promises, economic and psychological coercion, and cruelly comes face-
to-face with the worst of humanity.

3.) If you were a government official, what will you do to stop sex tourism and child
exploitation in the tourism industry?
Child sex tourism has been a thorn in the global community. More and more
children are falling victim to the trafficking of children to exploit them for sexual acts.
The greatest ally in combating human trafficking is spreading awareness. A clear call to
action for this humanitarian cause that can effectively disrupt child trafficking and save
many lives is connecting through apps and social media. Successfully combating these
activities involves a systematic and coordinated response to prosecute online human
smugglers and people who sexually assault children. Secure and assist victims of
trafficking in human beings and child violence, and offer education on prevention to
increase awareness and help decrease trafficking in human beings and child abuse
worldwide.

Case 3
1.) What article in the GCET was violated in the above scenario where they treat human as
part of a safari?
Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment Article 2 states
that “Tourism activities should respect the equality of men and women, they should
promote human rights, and more particularly the individual rights of the most vulnerable
groups, notably children, the elderly, the handicapped, ethnic minorities, and indigenous
people.” Clearly, the article mentioned above was violated by the Policemen: not only did
 he instruct the members of the remote Jarawa tribe to dance for tourists, but he also threw
bananas and biscuits at them like animals in the Zoo.

2.) What are the destructive effects of tribal tourism?

Tribal tourism, or ‘Human zoos’ or ‘human safaris’ as they are dubbed in more
remote areas, are a growing concern in many places. Unscrupulous tour operators are
benefiting from local tribes being exploited. Tribal tourism refers to a new form of travel
in which tribes allow tourists to visit their villages to be “exposed to a culture completely
different from their own.” In recent years, this opportunity to experience “authentic”
indigenous life has grown in popularity worldwide. In regions where tribal tourism has
become incredibly popular, some indigenous villages’ cultures have undergone changes
that have turned some important spiritual rituals into spectacles. Tribal tourism has also
harmed indigenous populations that do not wish to be contacted by the outside world.
Because of tribal tourism growth, many tourism agencies have sought to exploit these
secluded indigenous populations.

3.) Is it ethical or unethical to visit tribal people? How are we going to take care of tribes and
indigenous groups in our society?
If there is a little harm in tourists visiting tribal people, then it is unethical.
Perhaps what should be done to make tribal tourism more ethical and protect indigenous
tribes from foreign exploitation is to warn tourists about the adverse impact on
indigenous cultures that tribal tourism can have. Travelers who want to engage in a sort
of tribal tourism must inform themselves about the tribe they intend to visit and ensure
that the indigenous people directly benefit from any monetary payments. To protect
indigenous people directly benefit from any monetary payments. To protect indigenous
people, we need governments.

Tour operators need to adopt a code of ethics, and visitors need to be trained and
updated. Governments must also take actions to implement legislation and regulations
that protect the exploitation of native tribes. Indigenous people will continue to be at risk
and in danger of changing forever until such serious steps are taken.

Case 4
Discuss some of the issues surrounding Larry’s first day of training:
1.) Identify and list all the things that went wrong on Larry’s first day.
The supervisor who hired Larry said they would train him and pair with Tyler, a
senior line cook. Tyler was not thrilled to teach Larry on the busiest night of the week, so
he expressed his concerns to the manager. The manager disregard Tyler’s situation was
frustrated so he just told Larry to watch and stay out of his way. The entire kitchen was
busy, so the kitchen’s stress level increased when more and more orders came in, Larry
 was instructed to run to the fridge, so he ran and collided with the cook, unaware and
never heard him cooking.

2.) When selecting an employee to do training, how much does seniority factor in on your
decision, and why?
Seniority will also be the reference point since they are the ones with the most
experience to impart, but your decision can not be dictated on this alone. A trainer should
be an experienced employee, but they should still “try to share the experience” and know
how to articulate it. Not all senior employees are open to the possibility of that. Suppose
an employee is good at their job. In that case, it does not necessarily make them a good
trainer because many workers are good at what they do but don’t possess the proper
communication skills to deliver the appropriate training.

3.) What is the KEY takeaway your group has learned from this case study? What ethical
trait Tyler should have shown to Larry?
When planning a training plan, several variables are essential to consider who to
teach, the best shift to train, business levels, the prior job history of the trainee, age, etc.
Tyler’s ethical trait that he should have shown to Larry is respect, patience, honesty, and
kindness. It was proven in the scenario that while Tyler is indeed an experienced and
responsible Senior line cook. He failed to provide adequate assistance, instructed to
Larry. As for what ethical trait Tyler should have shown, it would have avoided making
such a mistake had Tyler been patient with him and provided him sufficient knowledge.