QUIZ: Sustainable Tourism

 How green do you travel?

This quiz is part of our latest newsletter, the Green Issue, and will test your knowledge on sustainable tourism!

The answers and explanations will be provided with our next newsletter, in case you are not yet subscribed, simply send your name and e-mail address to info@distinctivehotels.com. 

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1.  Which of the definitions below best describes sustainable tourism?

A. A form of tourism designed to sustain the way the travel industry currently operates.

B. A form of tourism that ensures visited countries to be preserved for generations to come.

C. A form of tourism that increases financial sustainability of tourists by offering low prices.

2.  Sustainable travel is only possible when choosing specific niche tour-operators that specialize in green- or ecotourism.

A. True

B. False

3.  Select three countries that are known internationally for their sustainable tourism efforts

A. France

B. Seychelles

C. Kenya

D. Belize

E. Guatemala

F. Jamaica

G. China

H. Russia

I. Costa Rica

J. Greece

4.  Several countries worldwide, have begun their own certification system in order to set and control standards in sustainable tourism. Does Costa Rica have such a certification system?
A. Yes
B. No

5.  Which of the following activities can be recommended to make your holidays greener?

A. Turn off electricity when leaving your room

B. Expect local population to understand and speak fluent English

C. Offset the CO2 emissions of your international- and local flights

D. Use local public transportation instead of renting a car

E. Take photographs of local/ indigenous people without asking permission first

F. Reduce duration of showers and turn off water when brushing your teeth

G. Keeping your air-conditioning running when leaving your room

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