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What is one of the consequences of climate change on tourism?
What is one of the consequences of climate change on tourism?
What is one of the measures taken by hotels to minimize environmental damage?
What is one of the measures taken by hotels to minimize environmental damage?
What is one of the environmentally friendly practices adopted by resorts?
What is one of the environmentally friendly practices adopted by resorts?
What is one of the initiatives taken by travel agencies to promote environmental protection?
What is one of the initiatives taken by travel agencies to promote environmental protection?
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What is one of the benefits of using high-capacity airplanes in transportation?
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What is one of the initiatives taken by cities and towns to promote environmental protection?
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What is one of the consequences of climate change on tourism?
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What is one of the benefits of tourism-related companies turning green?
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What is one of the environmentally friendly practices adopted by the hotel sector?
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What is one of the initiatives taken by LTU International Airways to promote environmental protection?
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Study Notes
Tourism Impacts
- Tourism impacts can be categorized into three: economic, socio-cultural, and environmental.
- Impacts can be positive (beneficial) or negative (detrimental) and depend on the value and judgment of the observer.
Economic Impacts of Tourism
- Positive economic impacts:
- Foreign exchange earnings
- Contribution to government revenues
- Generation of employment
- Balance of payment/trade account balance
- Stimulation of infrastructure investment
- Enhancement of local environments
- Negative economic impacts:
- Inflation
- Opportunity costs
- Dependency
- Seasonality
- Leakage
- Enclave tourism
- Seasonal character of jobs
- Prostitution
Environmental Impacts of Tourism
- Environmental costs:
- Inappropriate development
- Loss of natural habitat and effects on wildlife
- Pollution
- Loss of spirit
- Overcrowding and traffic congestion
- Activities affecting the natural environment
Inappropriate Development
- Long-term planning in environmental terms should be done to prevent inappropriate development.
- Examples of inappropriate development:
- Costa del Sol
- Pattaya, Thailand
Loss of Natural Habitat and Effects on Wildlife
- Development of facilities and tourist use can result in rapid or gradual effects on habitats.
- Examples of loss of natural habitat and effects on wildlife:
- Trampling causes disturbance to vegetation and soil
- Golden Toad in Monteverde Cloud Rainforest, Costa Rica
- Loggerhead Turtle in the Greek Island of Zakynthos
Pollution
- Types of pollution:
- Water pollution
- Air pollution
- Noise pollution
- Solid waste
- Examples of pollution:
- Deforestation in Nepal
- Effects of trampling
- Pollution in the Caribbean Area
Overcrowding and Traffic Congestion
- Occurs when the volume of tourists exceeds the capacity of an environment.
- Effects of overcrowding and traffic congestion:
- Environmental damage through erosion
- Restricts visitor appreciation of the destination
- Inappropriate parking
- Congestion damages vegetation, causes erosion, and adds to localized pollution
Effects of Activities
- Skiing/alpine tourism:
- Mountain ecosystems are fragile and prone to intensive use
- Skiing requires associated development, causing erosion and deforestation
- Ecotourism:
- Can lead to deterioration in environmental quality
- Requires proper planning and management
Tourism, Global Warming, and Climate Change
- Contribution to greenhouse gas emissions expected to rise from 3 to 7% by 2050.
- Expected effects of climate change on tourism:
- Rising temperature in central European culture cities in peak season will lead to a decline in visitors
- Specific ecosystems (e.g., coral reefs) will be affected
- In Alpine areas, shorter skiing seasons may arise
Specific Measures to Minimize Environmental Damage
- Tourism-related companies:
- Hotel sector:
- Installing water-saving devices
- Abolishing individually wrapped food items at the breakfast buffet
- Using recycled paper and reusable bottles
- Resorts:
- Decreasing automobile traffic
- Using electric buses
- Travel agencies:
- Publishing brochures with tips and information on species protection and environmentally proper behavior
- Transportation:
- Using high-capacity airplanes to reduce noise and emissions
- Implementing "garbage return initiatives"
- Cities and towns:
- Using solar energy
- Replacing regular light bulbs with energy-saving bulbs
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This quiz covers the various impacts of tourism, including economic, socio-cultural, and environmental effects, and how they can be both positive and negative.
