Discuss five negative socio-cultural impacts of festivals

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QUESTION 1

The region of Le Morne is one of the most fascinating landscapes in Mauritius. Coupled with endless panoramic vistas and sandy beaches, the region is deeply connected with the history of maronnage and slave trade in the Indian Ocean. The Le Morne Cultural Landscape (LMCL) is the second UNESCO's World Heritage site and is seen as ideal attraction to promote cultural heritage tourism

a) Critically discuss the distinctiveness and historical significance of the LMCL

b) What are the major challenges for promoting cultural heritage tourism at the LMLC

c) Discuss four practical ways for developing and promoting cultural tourism in the Le Morne region

QUESTION 2

Culture shock is one of the most recognized difficulties encountered by travelers to foreign cultures

(a) What do you understand by cultural homogenization especially in the context of globalization?

(b) Critically discuss the main physical and psychological symptoms of culture shock

(c) Discuss and evaluate the different stages of culture shock that a traveler has to go through when experiencing a new culture

QUESTION 3

Chamarel is a key local tourist attraction reputed for its scenic vistas. The village of Chamarel further heralds enormous potentials for cultural and heritage tourism development

(a) Discuss five main benefits of such type of tourism to the host community

(b) Critically discuss the key elements that facilitate a positive stakeholder relationship

(c) Use a Stakeholder Identification Matrix to identify the main stakeholders that may influence the development of cultural heritage tourism at Chamarel

QUESTION 4

In 2012, the Carnaval de Flic-en-Flac was subject to countrywide criticism. Inspite of the latter, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is been planning to organise the 'Carnaval de la Mer' at Flic-en-Flac in July 2013

(a) Discuss five negative socio-cultural impacts of Festivals & Events

(b) Discuss two ways in which a community approach to sustainable festivals & events management is beneficial to the host community and other stakeholder

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