Cultural Heritage & Tourism Ethics Flashcards
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How does a CTA contribute to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage?
Answer: By sharing knowledge of local traditions, languages, crafts, and customs with visitors
CTAs help sustain intangible heritage by educating visitors about living traditions, increasing their appreciation and support.
What is the significance of the 'UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism'?
Answer: It provides a framework for responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism development
The UNWTO Global Code of Ethics offers guiding principles for governments, industry, and visitors to develop tourism responsibly.
Why is it important for a CTA to represent the diversity of their destination's cultural communities?
Answer: To give all visitors a complete and inclusive picture of the destination's rich cultural tapestry
Inclusive representation honors all communities and gives visitors a richer, more accurate understanding of the destination.
What should a CTA do if a visitor asks about touring a community that has requested privacy from tourism?
Answer: Respect the community's wishes and offer alternative culturally rich experiences nearby
Respecting a community's wish for privacy is an ethical obligation, and redirecting visitors to consenting communities maintains trust.
Which approach best helps visitors develop genuine cross-cultural understanding during their trip?
Answer: Facilitating authentic exchanges such as home-hosted meals, language lessons, or community craft workshops
Authentic exchanges create meaningful human connections that foster real understanding far beyond passive observation.
As a CTA, how should you handle a question about a local cultural practice you personally find unfamiliar or surprising?
Answer: Present the practice factually and respectfully within its cultural context without personal judgment
Presenting cultural practices within their own context, without personal bias, upholds respect and provides visitors with accurate understanding.