Tourism is considered as a very important sector for most developing countries. It has been viewed as a source of both foreign currency and income for the natives. In this essay I will discuss the importance of tourism and whether it can be sustained‚ by first trying to represent how important tourism is to developing countries and then making a point how sustainable development can be different to sustainable tourism. I will discuss the problems of modern day tourism and will conclude whether sustainable
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Discuss the contention that sustainable tourism is‚ perhaps‚ an impossible dream. The definition of sustainable tourism is much debated. However‚ a suitable meaning can be inferred from the broadly used definition of sustainable development‚ an economic process to which sustainable tourism is intrinsically linked. Sustainable tourism would be that which ‘meets our needs today‚ without compromising the ability of people in the future to meet their needs’ (Swarbrooke‚ 1999‚ p. 3). These needs would
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Thane (Marathi : ठाणे) (also called Thana) is a city in Maharashtra‚ India‚ part of the Mumbai Conurbation‚ northeastern suburb of Mumbai at the head of the Thane Creek. It is the administrative headquarters of Thane District. The city has an area of 147 km2. It had a population of 1.26 million according to the 2001 census.[1] Contents [hide] • 1 Geography • 2 Demographics and culture • 3 Transport • 4 See also • 5 References • 6 External links [edit] Geography Thane is located on Salsette
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Background Jamaica’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism‚ which is the nation’s leading generator of foreign exchange earnings and revenue. Given the competitive nature of tourism in the Caribbean region‚ this sector is especially vulnerable to any degradation of its coastal resources. In recent years‚ negative impacts from poorly planned urban and tourism developments (poor solid waste and wastewater management practices‚ for example) have affected water quality and near shore ecosystems
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Table of contents I THE ROLE OF LAKE MALAWI NATIONAL PARK FOR ECOLOGY‚ HEALTH AND TOURISM. Author: Mentor: Tsalayekha Kazembe -Mapapa Mrs. Astrid Rössler Submitted on: 19.04.2011 Klessheim: April 2011 Table of contents II Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................... II PREFACE .........................................................................
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Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development ISSN 2222-1700 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2855 (Online) Vol.5‚ No.27‚ 2014 www.iiste.org Perspective of Tourism Marketing in the Post-War Jaffna District: A Phenomenological Research Dilogini.K* G H Hensman Department of Marketing‚ Faculty of Management studies and Commerce‚ University of Jaffna‚ Sri Lanka *dilo.kuru@yahoo.com Abstract Deficiency of research on tourism marketing and the extant research on tourism marketing packages lacks in phenomenology
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Sustainable development refers to a mode of human development in which resource use aims to meet human needs while ensuring the sustainability of natural systems and the environment‚ so that these needs can be met not only in the present‚ but also for generations to come. The term ’sustainable development ’ was used by the Brundtland Commission‚ which coined what has become the most often-quoted definition of sustainable development: "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising
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HOW DOES TOURISM IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT The effect of tourism on the environment can be both positive and negative. Each person or group of people will impact the area they visit in a different way. Whether it is in a negative or positive manner is entirely up to the visitor. Let’s consider the NEGATIVE impacts first: POLLUTION - This is probably the biggest negative factor concerning tourism. People have to travel to their destination. It doesn’t matter if it’s by plane to another country or
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Development of Sustainable and Regional Tourism Architecture on Island Resort in Malaysia Abstract Cultural authenticity and identity need to be enhanced in every development to achieve identical cultural development and manner. Malaysia is a multi-racial country. Thus‚ the formation of national culture needs a good planning in order to achieve life style‚ which can integrate racial culture to develop National identity. Malay culture and heritage are a well-blend of social‚ culture
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LAKE A lake is a body of relatively still water of considerable size‚ localized in a basin‚ that is surrounded by land apart from a river‚ stream‚ or other form of moving water that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons‚ and are larger and deeper thanponds.[1][2] Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams‚ which are usually flowing. However most lakes are fed and drained by rivers and streams.Natural lakes are generally
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