QUESTION 1
Tourism has been experiencing a growth in its "green" sector. Nature-based tourism and green tourism is growing at an unprecedented rate. There is also a shared belief that the number of travellers searching for green experiences has been growing at a much higher rate than any other tourism segment
a) In your opinion, what are the negative impacts of this growing demand on the physical state of the outdoor recreation sites in Mauritius?
b) Is "eco" marketing always honest and ethical? Explain with examples related to outdoor recreation
QUESTION 2
a) Use an outdoor recreation activity carried out during class to discuss the contributions of outdoor recreation to community life
b) In your opinion, what benefit(s) to community life best captures why we need spaces for outdoor recreation?
QUESTION 3
Leisure and recreation are often considered to be the same concept and used synonymously. Debate the similarities and differences in order to explain your understanding of these concepts
QUESTION 4
Some people, young people in particular, are seeking heightened experiences, ‘ultimate' experiences. In some cases this can lead to binge drinking, drugs and antisocial behaviour. What role can be played by leisure professionals in channelling this drive for experiences into more worthwhile and positive experiences for both the individual and the community?
QUESTION 5
People seek to engage in desired recreational activities in preferred physical, social and managerial settings in order to experience desired and expected recreational benefits. Use the Recreational Opportunity Spectrum framework to explain how planning needs to be undertaken to enable the provision of environmentally sustainable outdoor recreation