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    The document summarizes the management of tourism in Bonaire National Marine Park. It discusses how the park meets sustainability criteria by: [1] having an effective management structure in place to regulate tourism; [2] providing economic benefits to the local community while minimizing environmental impacts; [3] preserving cultural heritage through events showcasing local traditions; and [4] implementing conservation activities and regulations to protect the environment, including managing land-based impacts on coral reefs. The park has become self-financing through visitor fees and employs various programs to properly manage resources, enforce regulations, and educate stakeholders on sustainability.

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    The document summarizes the management of tourism in Bonaire National Marine Park. It discusses how the park meets sustainability criteria by: [1] having an effective management structure in place to regulate tourism; [2] providing economic benefits to the local community while minimizing environmental impacts; [3] preserving cultural heritage through events showcasing local traditions; and [4] implementing conservation activities and regulations to protect the environment, including managing land-based impacts on coral reefs. The park has become self-financing through visitor fees and employs various programs to properly manage resources, enforce regulations, and educate stakeholders on sustainability.

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    The document summarizes the management of tourism in Bonaire National Marine Park. It discusses how the park meets sustainability criteria by: [1] having an effective management structure in place to regulate tourism; [2] providing economic benefits to the local community while minimizing environmental impacts; [3] preserving cultural heritage through events showcasing local traditions; and [4] implementing conservation activities and regulations to protect the environment, including managing land-based impacts on coral reefs. The park has become self-financing through visitor fees and employs various programs to properly manage resources, enforce regulations, and educate stakeholders on sustainability.

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    07 Quiz 1 - ARG

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    The document summarizes the management of tourism in Bonaire National Marine Park. It discusses how the park meets sustainability criteria by: [1] having an effective management structure in place to regulate tourism; [2] providing economic benefits to the local community while minimizing environmental impacts; [3] preserving cultural heritage through events showcasing local traditions; and [4] implementing conservation activities and regulations to protect the environment, including managing land-based impacts on coral reefs. The park has become self-financing through visitor fees and employs various programs to properly manage resources, enforce regulations, and educate stakeholders on sustainability.

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    Bonaire National Marine Park Case Study


    Instructions:
    1. Evaluate the state of tourism in Bonaire National Marine Park and how it meets the GSTC’s industry
    criteria for destinations. Use the following format for your answers:

    a. Demonstration of effective sustainable management: (Your answer)

    b. Maximizing social and economic benefits to the local community and minimizing negative
    impacts: (Your answer)

    c. Maximizing benefits to cultural heritage and minimizing negative impacts: (Your answer)

    d. Maximizing benefits to the environment and minimizing negative impacts: (Your answer)

    2. Place your output on a short bond paper (Word file) and upload it via eLMS Dropbox.
    3. Your output will be evaluated using the following rubric:
    Content: Evaluation of Bonaire National Marine Park
    CRITERIA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POINTS
    All questions are answered concerning the topics discussed 20
    Content Provided a well-thought evaluation of the state of tourism as stated
    20
    in the article
    Simplicity and Used simple words and well-organized thoughts to express ideas
    10
    Organization that are easy to comprehend properly
    TOTAL 50

    Bonaire National Marine Park Management Plan


    Bonaire is an island municipality in the Netherlands located in Southern Caribbean. It boasts of different
    natural habitats found on land or sea and home to different racial and ethnic-influenced communities (such
    as Indian, African, Asian, and European). Its culture is rooted in religious and holiday celebrations.
    The early years of Bonaire Marine park’s operations rely on the funding granted by the World Wildlife Fund
    (WWF), the Netherlands, Island Government, and other sources. It was managed by STINAPA Bonaire, which
    is a non-governmental conservation organization that already manages other islands and marine parks. There
    has been development over four (4) years regarding the protection of the marine park and other activities.
    However, in 1990, the impending expansion of the dive industry (which is one of the popular activities in
    Bonaire National Marine Park) and an increase in tourist arrivals posed a threat to the environmental health
    of the island’s coral reefs. At this time, Bonaire did not have a sustainable source of funding and lacked proper
    day-to-day formal management. Due to the increasing pressure of the island’s coastal resources, the Dutch
    government decided to fund the revitalization of the park in three (3) years. The administration of the project
    required the Island Government of Bonaire to (1) ensure that the Marine Park becomes self-financing within
    the term of the grant and (2) to set up an appropriate management structure for the Marine Park.
    Bonaire was able to fulfill the said requirements. By 1992, the marine park was re-established and government
    amendments to the Marine Environment Ordinance were passed to allow a 10 U.S. dollar annual admission
    fee per diver to cover operating costs. STINAPA Bonaire created a committee with representatives from the
    tourism sector, conservation groups, and the community to guide the management of the park.

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    Despite the initial success, the marine park still lacked a formal management plan. The need for a management
    plan arose due to the changes in institutional developments and leadership over six (6) years. The park needed
    the plan to define its goals and management objectives clearly, to create a solid guide for decision-making and
    planning process. The management plan also ensured the continuity of management efforts and allowed
    stakeholders and other interest groups to participate in the planning process.
    It was advised that the management plan should always be reviewed and updated. There are specific periods
    in which certain sections are to be reviewed and updated. The plan also indicated specific groups of people
    that must be involved in every review and update made.

    Bonaire’s Coastal Zone Management


    The coral reefs surrounding Bonaire indicate that everything happening on the land area can directly affect
    the reefs. Part of the management plan was to ensure that the reefs and other marine resources are protected
    from land-based impacts.
    To deal with the impacts, the marine park authorities decided to have a holistic approach to the sustainable
    development of the island by making themselves as consultees of any development in the coastal zones and
    land areas. This meant that they should be the one to give advice and educate developers with the support of
    legal and government authorities about the value of Bonaire’s reefs and marine resources.

    Activity Plan
    Bonaire developed an activity plan to manage the park properly, which are the following:
    • Human Resource – hire and train new personnel and fund workshops, volunteer programs, and other
    staffing requirements
    • Equipment – from purchasing to the maintenance of new and available equipment
    • Infrastructure – development of research center and lodges
    • Law enforcement – special police patrol to ensure a law-abiding community especially with nature
    ordinances
    • Nature – development, and monitoring of nature and marine conservation activities
    • Education – educating all stakeholders about the value of the island’s natural resources
    • Public Relations and Information – communication and cooperation with stakeholders through
    different forms of media
    • Finance – the gathering of funds

    “Nos Zjilea”
    Culture is still an important part of Bonaire’s community. For years, several organizations have been working
    on conducting an event centered around the traditions and old crafts of Bonaire. The cultural event is about
    preserving the intangible heritage of Bonaire. Speakers are invited to share stories about their crafts and other
    activities with visitors. People get to enjoy and experience the authenticity of Bonaire.

    Lifted and modified from:


    STINAPA Bonaire. (2006). Bonaire National Marine Park management plan 2006. Retrieved from http://parkscaribbean.net/wp-
    content/uploads/2013/11/Bonaire%20National%20Marine%20Park%20Management%20Plan%20(2006).pdf on March 25, 2019
    ReporterBes. (2019). The cultural heritage of Bonaire. Retrieved from http://bes-reporter.com/index.php/2019/01/23/the-cultural-heritage-of-
    bonaire/ on March 25, 2019

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