What is the primary goal of sociocultural sustainability in tourism? 

To achieve sustainability, all resources cannot be distributed equitably and efficiently.

A rural village in Limpopo is developing a homestay programme managed by women, ensuring that income stays within the community. This scenario best reflects … .

Using Rwanda’s gorilla tourism as a case study, critically analyse how sustainability is achieved across economic, environmental, and sociocultural dimensions.

In Cape Town, many international hotel chains operate in popular tourist areas such as the V&A Waterfront. Although these hotels attract large numbers of foreign tourists, a significant portion of the revenue is transferred to the parent companies overseas to cover management fees, marketing and imported goods. As a result, only a small percentage of the income remains in the local economy. 

This scenario illustrates the concept of economic leakage in tourism. 

Hotels in Zanzibar are facing challenges caused by rising sea levels.

Which global issue in sustainable tourism does this scenario illustrate?

In developing an eco-lodge near the Blyde River Canyon in Limpopo, the owners partnered with local environmental specialists to rehabilitate the surrounding land. Indigenous vegetation such as aloes, wild olives and proteas, which are suited to the local climate, were planted to support biodiversity. These plants attract pollinators like bees and butterflies and provide natural habitats for local bird species. By avoiding invasive alien plants and focusing on ecological restoration, the lodge promotes environmental sustainability while enhancing the guest experience. 

This scenario illustrates the importance of biodiversity in tourism planning. 

In Cape Town, over-tourism has led to overcrowding at Table Mountain. This scenario illustrates … .

Along Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route, tourism plays a vital role in the local economy by supporting a range of services, from lodges and transport providers to local craft markets and tour guides. In many rural South African communities, tourism also contributes to infrastructure development, cultural preservation and community empowerment.

Therefore, employment creation is a major benefit of tourism and the most important benefit in every context. 

The Maboneng Precinct in Johannesburg is a prime example of urban regeneration. 

Once run-down and economically neglected, the area was redeveloped through public–private partnerships that transformed abandoned buildings into vibrant mixed-use spaces such as art galleries, restaurants, small businesses and residential apartments. This regeneration attracted both local and international tourists, stimulated entrepreneurship and created employment opportunities. The resulting structural changes to the local economy helped restore the area’s economic viability, aligning with the definition of “regeneration”.