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Unequal Tourism Growth In An Alpine Lake Zone: Varied Responses In Na Communities, Tami Blumenfield, Siobhán M. Mattison, Mary K. Shenk
Unequal Tourism Growth In An Alpine Lake Zone: Varied Responses In Na Communities, Tami Blumenfield, Siobhán M. Mattison, Mary K. Shenk
Asian Studies Publications
While tourism studies scholars debate the impact of tourism on indigenous people living in relatively remote areas, individuals, villages, government units and companies all over China are cashing in on these areas’ appeal to the newly affluent touring class.
Perdiendo El Paraíso: Lo Que El Turismo Se Llevó De La Isla Isabela / Losing Paradise: What Tourism Took From Isabela Island, Dylan Souquet Moglen
Perdiendo El Paraíso: Lo Que El Turismo Se Llevó De La Isla Isabela / Losing Paradise: What Tourism Took From Isabela Island, Dylan Souquet Moglen
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
Desde los años 60s las Islas Galápagos se han convertido en una importante atracción turística para el mundo. En los últimos 50 años han tenido un rápido crecimiento para transformarse, por medio del sector turístico, en un gran poder económico para el Ecuador. Pero, ¿cuáles han sido las fuerzas que impulsaron este crecimiento? y, lo que es más, ¿cómo ha afectado el crecimiento tan increíble a las comunidades locales de las islas? Este estudio se enfoca en explorar, tomando a la Isla Isabela como base, lo que ha ocasionado (y se ha llevado) el turismo aquí en Galápagos, usando en …
Measuring The Economic Value And Social Impact Of Crocodile Tourism In Tarcoles, Costa Rica, Ana Lemos
Measuring The Economic Value And Social Impact Of Crocodile Tourism In Tarcoles, Costa Rica, Ana Lemos
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This thesis measures the economic value and social impact of tourism associated with crocodiles (Crocodylus acutus) in Tárcoles, Costa Rica. Crocodile tourism is unique compared to other tourism operations in Costa Rica because it is managed locally and has grown in an organic matter. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from tourists and key informants who work, directly or indirectly, in crocodile tourism in the region. The results demonstrated that the economic benefits derived from nature-based tourism is an important strength and incentive for C. acutus conservation in Tárcoles. Bringing in an estimated USD 5,292,073.81 per year (estimated …
Tourism And The Vrankrijk As A Safe(R) Space, Megan Adams
Tourism And The Vrankrijk As A Safe(R) Space, Megan Adams
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
This is a practicum-based study on the impact of tourism on the creation and maintenance of a safe(r) space at the Vrankrijk. The Vrankrijk is a former squat and current volunteer-run community center and café, which hosts WTF Wednesday, a weekly safe(r) queer night of a voku dinner and performances. This research explores the current definitions of safe space as applied to the Vrankrijk. The study’s main focus is the impact of tourism on the Vrankrijk as a safe(r) space.
The study finds its roots in four experiential interviews with members of the community including a visiting band member whose …