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Hence, instead of ‘carrying capacity,’ some people recommend guidelines or regulations that prevent tourism from disturbing wildlife in ways other than limiting the volume of tourism. In cases where such regulations are easier to establish and implement than policies based on carrying capacity, regulations will perhaps be sustainable for ...
Tourists at Niagara Falls.. Tourism geography is the study of travel and tourism, as an industry and as a social and cultural activity. Tourism geography covers a wide range of interests including the environmental impact of tourism, the geographies of tourism and leisure economies, answering tourism industry and management concerns and the sociology of tourism and locations of tourism.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to tourism: Tourism – travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. [1] Tourism may be international, or within the traveller's country.
Tourists at the Temple of Apollo, Delphi, Greece. Tourism is travel for pleasure, and the commercial activity of providing and supporting such travel. [1] UN Tourism defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only", as people "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more ...
The following case studies present pro-growth endeavours that have led to tangible pro-poor driven growth: Johannesburg's Fashion District; eThekwini'sregeneration projects; and Ingwe's rail-based tourism initiatives. [10] These case studies show that pro-poor, community-based initiatives that are market linked, providing a viable product and ...
International tourism is a volatile industry with visitors quick to abandon destinations that were formerly popular because of threats to health or security. [90] Tourism is seen as a resilient industry and bounces back quickly after severe setbacks, like natural disasters, September 11th attacks and COVID-19. Many call for more attention to ...
Rural tourism is a form of tourism that focuses on actively participating in a rural lifestyle. It can be a variant of ecotourism, emphasizing sustainable practices and community involvement. Many villages can facilitate tourism because of the hospitality and eagerness of villagers to welcome or host visitors.
Tourist Studies is a triannual peer-reviewed academic journal that covers studies on tourism. Its editors-in-chief are Gordon Waitt (University of Wollongong) and Caroline Scarles (University of Surrey). Tim Edensor is an Editor Emeritus. The journal was established in 2001 and is published by SAGE Publications. [1]