Tourism

• Fewer visitors to Croagh Patrick have a negative economic impact on employment in the Westport region. Tour guides, hotel staff, and bus drivers will all have less work if tourist numbers fall. Some of these individuals may become unemployed and must seek jobs in other sectors of the economy outside tourism.
• Evidence 1: Waymarked walks; Trailheads

  How it can be used by tourists: This is used for hiking and hillwalking. People who visit the area can safely take a walking tour and take in the scenery and the natural beauty around Mount Eagle and the coastline. The walkway also brings tourists around the historical sites such as the many ringforts in the area. (Red Open circle)
• Evidence 2: Picnic site & Parking facilities

  How it can be used by tourists: Firstly, if tourists are driving to the areas

  they have the parking facilities close to the walkway and the attractions.

  There are also a number of picnic sites for tourists to use as a meeting

  point or an area for rest and dining after visiting the sites in the area.
• The aim of ecotourism is to reduce the impact that tourism has on naturally beautiful environments and ensure that tourism does not exploit the natural environment or local communities. It promotes local culture so that the global population becomes more aware of how other people live. (envolving in tourism in a sustainable manner)
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  (ii) I have studied ecotourism in Costa Rica. Ecotourism has brought millions of people into the region. These tourists have trampled on plant life as they walk through the rainforest, destroying some of it. Some wild animals have had to move elsewhere to escape the noise and disruption made by some tourists.
• (iv) Tourist activities like swimming and snorkelling cause damage to coral reefs. Corals are very delicate organisms and need clean water to survive. If there are lots of boats and swimmers near the reefs then the water gets dirty and this kills off the coral. Many marine creatures depend on coral reefs for food and shelter. When the coral dies, their habitat disappears and they die out.
• (v) Some tourists buy souvenirs made from endangered animal skins or shells. For example, turtle shells are sometimes sold as decorations. This means that fewer turtles are born and the species declines. Also, some tourists pay large sums of money to hunt rare animals. This reduces the size of the populations of those animals.
• Many tourists enjoy eating exotic foods while they are abroad. Sometimes these foods come from endangered species. For example, pangolins are eaten in China and Vietnam. Pangolin scales are also used in traditional medicine. As a result, pangolins are becoming extinct.
• what has helped to increase global tourism

  • Travel is cheaper affordable airlines such as Ryanair are existing today which makes travel more accessible for larger families. Lower cost for flights,accommodations and transportation has allowed individuals and families travel domestically and internationally.
  • people have more money to spend-people have more disposable income which has helped boost tourism by allow more people to have the finance for travelling. The. Increase in consumer spending power leads to higher demand for travel experiences fuelling the tourism industry.
• • Employment: The tourism industry creates jobs in sectors like hospitality, travel agencies, tour operations, and local attractions, providing employment opportunities to a diverse workforce.
  • Cultural Exchange: Tourism promotes the exchange of ideas, traditions, and customs between visitors and residents, fostering mutual understanding and respect. (Increased interest in local traditions and heritage can lead to the preservation and revitalisation of cultural practices, arts, and crafts.)
• Infrastructure Development:

  • Tourism often drives the development of infrastructure, including roads, airports, public transportation, and utilities, which benefits both tourists and local residents.
  • The tourism industry encourages innovation and the development of new products and services, fostering entrepreneurship and business growth.
• • The Alps have made an effort to protect the delicate alpine environment by proposing sustainable tourism projects.
  • These include promoting eco-friendly transportation options such as electric vehicles and public transit to reduce their carbon footprint. They have also reduce the number of ski slopes each year as it increases the rate of soil erosion, which endangers the blissfulness of the landscape.
• Additionally the Alps have seen the development of eco-lodges and accommodations that use renewable resources. These initiatives aim to safeguard the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Alps for future generations. By blending conservation with tourism development, ensures The visitors comes to experience the regions wonders without restrictions.