coastal zone planning and tourism by mike haynes, mrti
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COASTAL ZONE PLANNING & TOURISM
Mike Haynes Myanmar Responsible Tourism Institutewww.myanmarresponsibletourism.orgwwwmikehaynesconsultant.com
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ABOUT ME…
Senior Tourism Advisor in Development Projects
Specialist in Myanmar, Heritage, Tourism, Training and Project Management
PhD Researcher in Destination Management Planning
Worked from 2003-2009 in Tourism Planning in Marine Protected Areas in Vietnam
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Supports responsible tourism development in Myanmar through knowledge sharing, research and training
Raise awareness of responsible travel, community involvement in tourism, livelihood generation and environmental sustainability
Education and training to stakeholders & e-library
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COASTAL TOURISM?• 60% of the world’s population live within 60
km of the sea*
• 80% of all tourism takes place in coastal areas*
• Beaches & coral reefs the most popular coastal destinations
• We are a “blue planet”: conservation of our seas is vital to our climate and food production
• Tourism can have significant environmental and cultural impacts if not managed correctly
• In many cases local communities do not benefit from tourism
*WWF
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DECISIONS IN MANAGEMENT
7Whitsunday National Park, Australia Pattaya Beach, Thailand
DECISIONS IN MANAGEMENT
8Ngapali Beach, Myanmar Costa-del-Sol, Spain
IMPACTSResorts in Mui Ne, Vietnam, have lost beach front due to poor planning and sand extraction
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ENVIRONMENTAL• Damage to fragile environments
• Removal of Mangrove forests and seagrass: vital for fisheries and coastal protection
• Damage to dune systems by sand extraction and relocation
• Damage to coral reef systems from run-off and tourism activities
• Plastic waste
• Loss of turtle nesting grounds and other species habitat through disturbance
• Sewage and human waste
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SOCIAL• Exposure to new cultures in conservative
communities
• Sexual exploitation
• Increase in land prices
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ECONOMIC• Access to beach-fronts for fishing
• Poor access to jobs, especially “quality” front of house & managerial positions: employment adaptation
• Exclusion from the market
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SOLUTIONS14
ZONING
All coastal areas require Destination Management Planning
Areas should be set aside for different types of development and activities
All developments must have comprehensive environmental and social impact assessments
Clear areas for local access, conservation and no development
Clear decisions must be made on regulating style and types of development
Local communities must be decision makers
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SOME EXAMPLES
core “no take” zone non-extractive tourism activities community use zone for traditional fishing common zone
Bunaken National Marine Park (Marine National Park) Indonesia: North Sulawesi
Hoi An Zonation Plan, Vietnam
protection zone (no new buildings) buffer zone (strict regulations)
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DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
The best managed destinations are also likely to excel in attracting new investment, in keeping value-added jobs, in bringing in new talent and in stimulating innovation.
Great destinations are great places to live and work as well as to visit:
• Local communities must benefit and be decision makers
• Tourism should support local employment, education, training and development
• Destinations must target the right type of visitor
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Destination Management is a process of coordinating the management of all the aspects of a destination that contribute to a visitor's experience, taking account of the needs of visitors, local residents, businesses and the environment. A Destination Management Plan (DMP) is a shared statement of intent to manage a destination, defining the roles of stakeholders, identifying actions and allocating resources.
A Destination Management Organisation (DMO) should coordinate the different agencies involved with tourism management, for example Hotels, Transport Infrastructure, Tourism Businesses and so on
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLANNING
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THE VISITOR ECONOMY
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CATERING RECREATION.&. ACTIVITIES
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STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
Endorsement*Workshop*and*
feedback*
Dra4ing*Des7na7on*Management*
Plan*
Ins7tu7onal*Framework*Study*
Accommoda7on*Sector*Analysis*
Environmental*Study*
Tourism*(Visitor)*Survey*
1st*site*research*and*stakeholder*consulta7ons*
Ini7alising*research:*review*
of*previous*studies*
2nd*site*research*and*individual*consulta7ons*
Research*feedback*
stakeholder*consulta7ons*
Des7na7on*Management*Plan*Inlay*Lake*
Region*
Implementa7on*and*onLgoing*evalua7on*
Tour guides, trekking guides, hotel owners, craft makers, shop owners, boat drivers, tour companies, drivers, restaurants, cafes, civil society leaders, tourist police, government departments and ministries, farmers, the general public from all over the wider area…
Over 100 focus group interviews and 7 consultation workshops
Comprehensive tourism survey (1,700 tourists, domestic and international)
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DMP INLE LAKE REGION:
VisionGoals and Objectives of the Visitor EconomyThe Legal Context – for Operators and InvestorsNational Tourism Context in MyanmarA description of the Inlay Lake Region – what is it?The regional Key Assets and tourism inventory
Regional InfrastructureHealth and Safety IssuesRegional Visitation & ForecastsEnvironmental Issues
Strategic Directions of the Regional Visitor EconomyFuture Markets and GrowthProposed Development Strategies and ActionsPrioritized Implementation Plan
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