impact report

impact report Order Description Impact report Type of assessment: Individual Length: 3,500 – 4,000 words Weighting: 50% Throughout this semester you will learn about the economic, environmental and socio-cultural impacts of tourism, hospitality and events activities. We will also explore strategies to minimise negative impacts and maximise positive impacts. For this assignment, you are required to ?visit a tourist destination/ accommodation establishment/ theme park/ event/ leisure facility ?identify observable and potential economic, environmental and socio-cultural impacts ?present a report on these impacts including recommendations on how to capitalise on the positive impacts and minimise the negatives Your report should be divided into the following sections: Word count 1. ?An explanation of the concept of sustainability including key terms and their relevance to the site chosen ?An overview of your chosen site - location, visitor numbers, activities offered etc. Maps and other supporting illustrations are to be put in an appendix and not included in your word count 750 – 1,000 2. ?a discussion of the current and potential impacts of these activities (economic, environmental, socio-cultural). These should be supported by evidence from the site itself (eg. photos, diagrams) and examples from the literature ? a discussion of current measures used to manage impacts 1,500 – 2,000 3. ?Recommendations for ways in which management could minimise current and potential negative impacts and enhance/capitalise on current and potential positive impacts 1,000 You may find that some impacts are more prominent in certain areas than in others. For example, Fraser Island may feature impacts on the natural environment, an Aboriginal community may be most affected by socio-cultural impacts and major events may place a focus on economic impacts. However, you should include aspects of all impacts in your report. PART 1: Introduction (750 – 1,000) ?An explanation of the concept of Sustainable Tourism including key terms (e.g., nature-based tourism, environmental impacts, carrying capacity, triple bottom line) ?Overview of site oLocation oMain attractions/activities oTarget markets & visitor numbers oSupporting maps, diagrams (can be either in the text or in appendix) PART 2: Current and potential impacts (1,500 – 2,000) This section should be supported with photos and diagrams where applicable ?Environmental impacts oPositive (eg. wildlife conservation) oNegative (eg. litter) ?Social impacts oPositive (eg. improved recreation facilities) oNegative (eg. crowding) ?Economic impacts oPositive (eg. generation of employment) oNegative (eg. overdependence on tourism) ?Current measures to manage impacts PART 3: Recommendations (1,000) ?Managing environmental impacts ?Managing social impacts ?Managing economic impacts Conclusion References Appendices (maps, diagrams, photos) Important: the site must choosing as follow:City Queensland Museum, Southbank Gallery of Modern Art, Southbank Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens City Botanic Gardens Stamford Plaza & cafes along Boardwalk Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Roma Street Parklands Brisbane Forest Park Daisy Hill Koala Sanctuary New Farm Park Suncorp Stadium The Gabba Treasury Casino (you will not be able to take photos inside) North Australia Zoo Noosa – Hastings St and beach Underwater World South Theme parks – Dreamworld, Seaworld, Wet and wild, movie world Surfers Paradise Gold coast resorts/beaches Mt Tamborine Lamington/Springbrook National Park O-Reilly’s resort; Binna Burra Jupiters Casino (you will not be able to take photos inside) Pacific Fair Carrara Markets Byron Bay West Toowoomba - Queens Park; Picnic Point Ipswich Rail Museum (all those located in Queensland of Australia, you can google to know the basic information,recommend to write a resort or them park or Australia zoo )