Importance of natural environment to this type of tourism

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Assignment:

On the snow-based geography of tourism (consider the recent heat waves experienced throughout the USA especially Fl, and its possible environmental impacts in the future), based on the textbook Charles R. Goeldner, J. R. Brent Ritchie (2012) Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies: 12th edition. John Wiley and Sons Publishers chapter Tourism and the Environment.

1) What is 'ecotourism' and what is the importance of the natural environment to this type of tourism?

2) Do you think ecotourism could be a help or a hindrance to tourism that relies on snow to attract people? Could ecotourism provide social as well as economic benefits to areas that are weather-dependent for their tourism? How or why not? Please discuss your thoughts on expanding ecotourism offerings to main stream skiing and snowboarding destinations. What type of tourism could be sought after? Describe in detail.

Elucidate the global context of ecotourism. which country or area do you think could benefit the most from ecotourism? Why? Explain in detail.

Book references: Charles R. Goeldner, J. R. Brent Ritchie (2012) Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies: 12th edition. John Wiley and Sons

Reference no: EM133540258

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