Social Responsibility and Green Meetings in Tourism

Abstract

The scientific, technical and socio-economic progress has led to the rapid development of tourism. However, it is also a fact that this progress resulted in some problems in the field of ecology, culture and social development. It would not be wrong to say that the uncontrolled growth of tourism leads to negative consequences that not only damage the environment but also local communities. This suggests travel organizations or tourism industry to take care of the preservation of natural, historical and cultural values related to every tourist destination. This paper aims to discuss the issues of social responsibility of tourism industry and role of green meeting in addressing environmental problems.

Abstract2

Introduction4

Social Responsibility in Tourism5

Green Meetings in Tourism7

Hypothesis8

Methodology9

Discussion9

Economic Dimension9

Social and Labor Dimension10

Environmental Dimension10

Diversity in Workplace11

Economic Impacts of Tourism11

Contribution of Tourism to the Import Coverage12

Contribution of Tourism to the Coverage of External Debt13

Importance of Tourism in the Export Sector13

Impact of Tourism on National Income13

Contribution of tourism to GDP13

Tourism as a Source of Employment14

Conclusion14

References16

Social Responsibility and Green Meetings in Tourism

Introduction

Tourism is defined as those friendly tourist activities with the natural, cultural and social values, which enables people to enjoy a productive trade of experiences among the local residents and tourists. In addition, the interaction between tourists and local residents is fruitful and fives benefits to both the parties (Theobald, 2005). Tourism is fundamental for the economy of many regions, like United States, Thailand, etc. In fact, tourism involves attracting foreign exchange, which is a significant means of economic development for these nations. Tourism provides an opportunity for development, employment marketing and sale of local goods etc. It also helps in creating service industries, which are crucial for the development of a region. Many evolving nations like the overview of tourism as a vehicle for financial development, granted its promise to profit from foreign exchange, decrease earnings and paid work disparities, reinforce linkages amidst financial parts and assist to alleviate poverty (Fenich, 2011). The dispute opposite policy maker is to have a broader viewpoint and better comprehending, that there can be both affirmative and contradictory consequences from tourism development.

Tourism, in fact, has a number of features that make it an activity to be considered in the development process, so that its eco proper management can generate a series of positive effects on economic development in any territory. Thus, tourism's development and planning of further improving is very essential for all the countries, especially those whose GDP mainly rely on the amount of tourism that takes place in the country (Theobald, 2005).

Social Responsibility in Tourism

Theobald (2005) states that Social Responsibility in tourism industry is a concept that is geared towards building a society in order to identify basis for sustainable development of tourism industry. Bohdanowicz & Zientara (2008) believe that Social responsibility allows every organization involved in tourism to adopt social responsibility as an integral commitment of the company to contribute to the development, welfare and improving the quality of life ...