What Impact Does Tourism Have in Coastal Areas in Spain, Since Late 1950’s?
Impacts of mass tourism in coastal areas of Spain | | Sabine Alma 213772 Group TTM1M | |
2012
2012
Table of Contents
Declaration 3
Introduction 5
What is mass tourism and how did tourism develop in Spain?5
What are the cultural and social impacts of tourism in the coastal areas in Spain?6
What impact does mass tourism have on the economy and environment in Spain?7
Conclusion 9
Grading sheet10
Reference list12
Declaration
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“What impact does tourism have in coastal areas in Spain, since late 1950’s”?
Introduction
According to Bramwell (2004) a third of the income of the Mediterranean comes from the tourism sector, as tourism is mainly concentrated in the coastal areas of Spain. Nowadays, tourism is indispensable.
This paper focuses on the impact that mass tourism has on the coastal areas in Spain. Bramwell (2004) states that since 1960, there has been a major growth in the tourism sector. Tourists who go to Spain especially travel to the Spanish coasts. In addition, the author argues that tourism has an impact on these areas and this paper will analyse impacts on the coastal areas.
First, mass tourism will be defined and discussed, as it is very important to know what it means in order to understand the topic. Secondly, the cultural and social impacts of mass tourism in the Spanish coast are stated. Lastly, the outcomes of the research will be explained in the conclusion.
What is mass tourism and how did tourism develop in Spain?
According to Wahab and Pigram (1997) mass tourism consists of three basic elements which concerns mainly cooperative group of travelling, cooperative accommodation and mindful integration of the holiday maker in a group of travellers (Wahab
2012
2012
Table of Contents
Declaration 3
Introduction 5
What is mass tourism and how did tourism develop in Spain?5
What are the cultural and social impacts of tourism in the coastal areas in Spain?6
What impact does mass tourism have on the economy and environment in Spain?7
Conclusion 9
Grading sheet10
Reference list12
Declaration
I declare that: * I composed this work * This work has not been accepted in any previous application for a degree or diploma by me or anyone else * All sources of my information have been acknowledged
Date:
Name:
Signature:
Word Count:
“What impact does tourism have in coastal areas in Spain, since late 1950’s”?
Introduction
According to Bramwell (2004) a third of the income of the Mediterranean comes from the tourism sector, as tourism is mainly concentrated in the coastal areas of Spain. Nowadays, tourism is indispensable.
This paper focuses on the impact that mass tourism has on the coastal areas in Spain. Bramwell (2004) states that since 1960, there has been a major growth in the tourism sector. Tourists who go to Spain especially travel to the Spanish coasts. In addition, the author argues that tourism has an impact on these areas and this paper will analyse impacts on the coastal areas.
First, mass tourism will be defined and discussed, as it is very important to know what it means in order to understand the topic. Secondly, the cultural and social impacts of mass tourism in the Spanish coast are stated. Lastly, the outcomes of the research will be explained in the conclusion.
What is mass tourism and how did tourism develop in Spain?
According to Wahab and Pigram (1997) mass tourism consists of three basic elements which concerns mainly cooperative group of travelling, cooperative accommodation and mindful integration of the holiday maker in a group of travellers (Wahab