impact report

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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 )