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Priorities for Responsible Tourism in relation to the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS)

Priorities for Responsible Tourism in relation to the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS). South African Travel and Tourism Industry Conference (SATTIC), 2 September 2012, Johannesburg. Responsible Tourism defined.

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Priorities for Responsible Tourism in relation to the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS)

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  1. Priorities for Responsible Tourism in relation to the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) South African Travel and Tourism Industry Conference (SATTIC), 2 September 2012, Johannesburg

  2. Responsible Tourism defined • Responsible Tourism is a Management Strategyembracing planning, product development, operations and marketing to bring about positive economic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts. • Driven by policy: • 1996 Tourism White Paper • 2002 RT Guidelines • 2011 NTSS • 2011 national Minimum Standard for Responsible Tourism (SANS 1162) Economy Environment Society 3 pillars – triple bottom line People, Planet, Profit

  3. Additional “pillar” = carbon • Travel and tourism industry contributes 5% to global Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGEs) • Aviation 40% • Car transport 32% • Accommodation 21% • Other activities 7% • Growth in tourism arrivals and GDP contribution = increased GHGEs • Tourism and Green Economy (2011) report: growth can be achieved with limited impact by investing in energy and resource efficiency

  4. Energy Efficiency • Sustainable production in tourism includes reducing overall energy consumption by the sector • Based on behaviour change, monitoring and reporting consumption, use of energy saving technologies, transition to renewable energy • Reducing consumption of other resources (e.g. hot water) and reducing waste supports energy efficiency • One of the easier Responsible Tourism practices to “sell” = measurable cost savings; direct impact on “bottom line” • SANS 1162 requires tourism enterprises to: • Measure energy consumption and adopt goals and measures to reduce overall consumption (5.4.2)

  5. Energy Efficiency & Climate Change • High energy consumption (fossil fuels) = high carbon footprint • NTSS identifies threats and opportunities to South Africa as a long-haul destination (Cluster 2.2(iv)) • Carbon-conscious consumers may avoid longhaul travel • Possible negative perceptions of destination if industry not seen as actively mitigating environmental impact (reduced competitiveness) • Opportunity to position South Africa as a “net benefit” destination based on implementing and communicating Responsible Tourism practices • SANS 1162 requires tourism enterprises to: • Implement and manage actions to reduce GHGEs and other contributors to climate change (5.4.4)

  6. Panellists • Lynn Magott, Owner: Green Cabs (transport) • Greg McManus, Member: Event Greening Forum (MICE) • Brian Statham, Chairman: SANEA • Barry Bredenkamp, Energy Efficiency Programme, SANEDI • Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President: ICTP

  7. Lynn Magott, Green Cabs Green Cabs are piloting a green transport solution. How does this work and what has been the response from the travel and tourism industry as well as the public?

  8. Greg McManus, Event Greening Forum What are the environmental impacts of the MICE sector and how can these be mitigated?

  9. Barry Bredenkamp, SANEDI Who are the leaders in energy efficiency in South Africa, and to which sector/s should travel and tourism look for best practice?

  10. Brian Statham, SANEA What will be the most important areas to address in the next 5 years/10 years for South Africa to remain a competitive tourist destination in the Green Economy?

  11. Geoffrey Lipman, ICTP What is the international demand for Responsible Tourism and how does South Africa compare to other destinations?

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