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Planning Process and General Surveys

Planning Process and General Surveys. Lesson Objectives: Understand what planning is and outline tourism plan approaches Identify Considerations in Planning Describes Levels and Types of Tourism Planning Identify and explain the Components of a Tourism Plan Outlines The planning process

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Planning Process and General Surveys

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  1. Planning Process and General Surveys Lesson Objectives: Understand what planning is and outline tourism plan approaches Identify Considerations in Planning Describes Levels and Types of Tourism Planning Identify and explain the Components of a Tourism Plan Outlines The planning process Discuss General Surveys and Survey of Institutional Elements Possible exam questions

  2. What planning is and Planning Approaches • What is planning? • Economic development planning • Physical Land use planning • Infrastructure planning (Transport, water, electricity, sewage and telecommunication) • Social facility planning (Education, medical, recreation • Park and conservation planning • Corporate Planning • Urban and regional planning

  3. What planning is and Planning Approaches • Planning approaches and techniques: • Continuous, flexible • Systems approach • Comprehensive • Integrated • Environmental and sustainable • Community approach • Application of a systematic process

  4. Considerations in Planning Tourism • Sustainable development • Local community involvement • Dependence on tourism • Terminology • Objective: What is expected to be achieved from the plan • Policy: development approach and guide

  5. Levels and Types of Tourism Planning • International: • World Tourism Organization (WTO) • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) • International Air Transport Association (IATA) • Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) • World Travel and Tourism Council(WTTC)

  6. Levels and Types of Tourism Planning Regional: - Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) • Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association(CHTA) • Caribbean Development Bank(CDB)

  7. Levels of Planning National • Jamaica Tourist Board • Tourism Product Development Company • Ministry of Tourism • Jampro • Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association • Ministry of Health • Ministry of Agriculture • Ministry of Land and Works

  8. Levels and Types of Tourism Planning • National: Focused on several elements: • Tourism Policy • Physical structure, access, transport • Infrastructure • Accommodation provision • Tour routes • Tourism organizational structure • Marketing • Education and training • Facilities • Impacts analysis • Implementation techniques (Staging)

  9. Levels and Types of Tourism Planning • Regional: Focused on several elements: • Tourism Policy • Physical structure, access, transport • Infrastructure • Accommodation provision • Tourism organizational structure • Marketing • Education and training • Facilities • Impacts analysis • Implementation techniques (Staging)

  10. Components of a Tourism Plan Source: Inskeep 1988 Domestic and Tourism Market groups Tourist Attractions & Activities Accommodation Transportation Natural & Socioeconomic Environment Other Infrastructure Facilities & Services Institutional Elements Residents’ Use of Tourist Attractions and Facilities

  11. The Planning Process • Study Preparation • Determine Objectives • Survey • Analysis and Synthesis • Policy and Plan Formation • Recommendations • Implementation and Monitoring

  12. General Surveys of the Area Characteristics • Location • Natural Environment (EIA) • Climate • Topography (Natural surface features) • Wildlife and Vegetation • Coastal and Marine Areas • Geology (Resources such as water supply) • Ecological Systems (Natural resources) • Historical Influences • Socio cultural and Economic Patterns • Population Characteristics • Cultural Patterns • Economic Patterns • Land Use, Settlement and Tenure Patterns • Environmental Quality

  13. What is an EIA An EIA is a study of the effects An EIA is a study of the effects (positive and negative) of a proposed (positive and negative) of a proposed action on the area in which the action on the area in which the development is to be carried out. It development is to be carried out. It also outlines mitigation measures also outlines mitigation measures necessary to reduce any negative necessary to reduce any negative impacts the activity may cause

  14. What is an EIA • The results of the study are taken into The results of the study are taken into account by the Regulatory Authority in account by the Regulatory Authority in the determination of whether the determination of whether the proposed development should be proposed development should be allowed, and under what conditions.

  15. What is the Purpose of an EIA • The purpose of an EIA is to: The purpose of an EIA is to: • Aid decision Aid decision- -making • Help in the formulation of development actions Help in the formulation of development actions • Promote sustainable development Promote sustainable development • Meet legislative requirements Meet legislative requirement • Assist countries in conforming with international Assist countries in conforming with international environmental standards

  16. Agencies Involved in the Consultative EIA process in Jamaica • Environmental Health Unit • Water Resources Authority • Mines and Geology Division • Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management • National Works Agency • Jamaica Bauxite Institute • Jamaica National Heritage Trust

  17. Agencies Involved in the Consultative EIA process in Jamaica • Tourism Product Development Company • Ministry of Energy • Ministry of Agriculture –Vet Services, Plant Quarantine, Forestry Department, Fisheries Division • National Irrigation Commission • Jamaica Fire Brigade • Civil Aviation Authority • Port Authority of Jamaica

  18. Green Globe Certification • Green Globe is the global certification for sustainable tourism. Members save energy and water resources, reduce operational costs, positively contribute to local communities and their environment. Members also enjoy promotion of their businesses to the world-wide market of leisure & corporate travellers as well as meeting planners all looking for sustainable travel options

  19. Blue Flag • The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development of beaches and marinas through strict criteria dealing with Water Quality, Environmental Education and Information, Environmental Management, and Safety and Other Services. • The Blue Flag Programme is owned and run by the non-government, non-profit organisation the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

  20. Survey of Institutional Elements • Present Development Policies and Plans • Government and Tourism Organizational Structure • Investment Policies and Availability of Capital • Tourism Legislation and Regulations • Tourism Education and Training Programs and Institutions

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