Assignment task:
This assignment involves preparing an individual written case study on the understanding of the key
concepts and models relevant to the tourism industry.
concepts and models relevant to the tourism industry.
Module learning outcomes to demonstrate:
LO 2 Identify positive and negative impacts of tourism on the environment and critically evaluate the
range of techniques available to promote sustainability.
range of techniques available to promote sustainability.
LO 3 Critically analyse the business case and range of corporate benefits relating to sustainability
management options and performance in the context of tourism.
management options and performance in the context of tourism.
LO 4 Demonstrate appropriate academic writing skills, referencing and good academic practice.
Title of the assignment:
“Understanding the sustainable tourism environment and
ecotourism concepts in Costa Rica”
ecotourism concepts in Costa Rica”
THE CASE STUDY STRUCTURE:
Table of Contents
Chapter one: Introduction (200 words)
Aims and objectives of this case study.
An overview of the destination and what is being covered in the case study
Chapter two: The nature of the selected destination – 200 Words
What would be the route plan (including time and cost) from the UK (Birmingham or Luton) to the Costa Rica?
Introduce any tourism attractions, in general, from Costa Rica.
Chapter three: Definition and origins of sustainable tourism – 400 Words
What is sustainability? And how does it relate to tourism?
Describe the relationship between sustainability and ecotourism.
Discuss the difference between sustainable tourism and mass tourism, with examples.
Explain the triple bottom line and apply it to Costa Rica.
Chapter four: Challenges to implementing sustainability in tourism – 200 Words
What are the common challenges when implementing sustainable tourism?
Are there any possible solutions to overcome those challenges for implementing sustainable
tourism?
tourism?
Chapter five: Impact of tourism – 800 Words
Analyse the positive and negative impacts of sustainable tourism (Social, Economic and
Environmental) on the Galapagos Islands. (minimum 600 words)
Environmental) on the Galapagos Islands. (minimum 600 words)
Explore contemporary research on policies and guidelines of the selected destination.
Conclusion – 200 words
Summary of the key findings from the case study
Provide recommendations about how to improve sustainable tourism in your selected destination based on the issues that were covered in the case study and it must be applicable.
Reference Page.
!!! Minimum 15 resources.
All resources must be referenced according to the guide provided down below. Also, they must be academic, no older than 2019 ( apart from concepts and theories which may be older than that) and must be reliable.
No use of ai or plagiarism. Please provide a plagiarism report with the final work.
All language must respect the UK guidelines and must reflect the progress of a non-native student in the 2nd year of university studying Business and Tourism Management.