Tourism contributes significantly to South Africa’s socio-economic growth across sectors such as transport, agriculture and heritage. Provinces like Limpopo, the Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape increasingly use tourism as a driver of rural development, sustainability and job creation. However, without careful planning, challenges such as the overuse of resources and environmental degradation may arise. The World Tourism Organization (1994) highlights the importance of proper tourism planning in minimising negative impacts.
Which option best reflects a benefit of tourism planning?

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Tourism contributes significantly to South Africa’s socio-economic growth across sectors such as transport, agriculture and heritage. Provinces like Limpopo, the Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape increasingly use tourism as a driver of rural development, sustainability and job creation. However, without careful planning, challenges such as the overuse of resources and environmental degradation may arise. The World Tourism Organization (1994) highlights the importance of proper tourism planning in minimising negative impacts.

Which option best reflects a benefit of tourism planning?

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Optimal levels of tourism are established to support environmental conservation goals.

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New areas are developed and underdeveloped areas are upgraded.

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Destination target markets (marketing impact) are
overlooked.

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Resources are allocated efficiently to reduce waste.

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