In a newspaper article “Eco-tourism: It’s not easy being green”[1] dated in June‚ 2007‚ the author criticizing there are still ecological damages‚ especially the effect to the wild animals that accompanies the eco-tourism. It says‚ Eco-tourism‚ generally defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people”‚ is often misunderstood. And most of the travelers‚ even they are concerned about the environment of the places they visit
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Impact on the ecosystem Impact on wildlife In a study on the impact of tourist vehicles on the Maasai Mara Reserve in Kenya carried out in 1990‚ it was discovered that for the cheetah‚ it rarely fed during peak driving hours; furthermore‚ it waked off when any vehicle approached closer than 21 meters. When the lion was investigated‚ its peak feeding hours was when the tourists’ vehicles went back to their lodges for launch or to rest; it also fed early during the morning and late during the evening
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专业：行政管理 CHINA’S TOURISM: An overview service quality in national tourism and leisure‚ 国民旅游休闲 General Introduction Up to now‚ China has become one of the world top international tourism destinations as well as source countries since late 1990s‚ ranking N0.1 in Asia and Pacific‚ and No. 4 or 5 in the world in terms of both international arrivals and income‚ and among the world top ten in terms of international departures according to UNWTO. Tourism restarted in China in early
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Public Disclosure Authorized Ethiopia In Makeda’s Footsteps: Towards a Strategy for Pro-Poor Tourism Development Prepared for the Government of Ethiopia by The World Bank Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Africa Private Sector Development June 2006 Report No. 38420 -ET Ethiopia: Towards a Strategy for Pro-Poor Tourism Development Prepared for the Government of Ethiopia by the World Bank June 30‚ 2006 Private Sector
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Tourism Resource Development Individual Assignment Tourism – A Curse or a Blessing? Tourism – Blessing or Curse? Introduction Tourism is one of the most influential and powerful industrial service sectors in the global economy. With a current contribution of 6-7% of the overall number of jobs worldwide and an annual receipt of around 1‚030 billion US Dollars in 2012 (UNWTO‚ 2012)‚ tourism proves itself as a strong and solid industry. Furthermore‚ tourism ranks fourth as an export
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Department of Travel & Tourism Management BTEC HND in Travel and Tourism Management Coursework Unit-08 Tourism Development Planning Tutor: Ms. Lila Moshtael Submitted by Tapan Biswas ID No: 5749 Session: February 2012 ------------------------------------------------- Content Assessment Page No Introduction 03 Rationale for planning 04 Tourism Planning and Development 07 Need for planning for sustainable tourism development
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"Eco-tourism is a feasible alternative to the negative impacts of mass tourism". Discuss this statement. Eco-tourism is defined as being responsible when travelling to natural areas that protect and conserve the environment‚ helping to raise the well-being of the locals living there. Eco-tourism is an excellent alternative to the negative impacts of mass tourism as it lets visitors appreciate the scenery of an area‚ or discover and understand a local culture‚ and at the same time it also
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This project will contribute to the current literature on Ghost Tourism by unveiling the typical demographics and motives for ghost tourists that visit the Tranquille tunnels in Kamloops‚ BC. The analysis of this data may help provide a working foundation of knowledge for ghost tourism marketers and promoters. To collect data‚ tourists visiting the Tranquille tunnels will be surveyed following their Tranquille Farm Fresh tunnel tour. Through the collection and analysis of this data‚ a further understanding
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Module Title: Sustainable Tourism Planning Assessment Title: Coursework Assessment Topic 1: The Master Plan for Sustainable Tourism Development in Jamaica Course: BSc (Hons) Tourism Management Student Name: Chan Sze Nga‚ Celia Shape student number: 127001766 SHU student number: 91207470 Jamaica is an island which located in the Southwest Caribbean Sea. It is the third large island in the region with incredible scenic beauty and many natural resources. Tourists are attracted
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COASTAL TOURISM IN KERALA: ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN PARTIAL F ULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ECONOMICS A UNDER THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES by K. RAJESH UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF DR. RAMAKRISHNAN KORAKANDY j ’§l ’¢»|l: % -; *0 iflifilfli/‘ X0‘)-be ~¢-04MB -" ’ 30 uiqmgq MG >»6a.>nrA-r.d- I SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES
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