Unit 4

Tourism's Impact

 Unit Summary

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." ~ John Muir

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The destination management industry recognizes that tourism must be developed and managed in a controlled, integrated and sustainable manner, centered on sound planning. By using this approach, tourism can generate substantial economic benefits to an area and minimize serious problems.

Destinations that allow tourism to develop without the benefit of planning often suffer from environmental and social problems. These may be detrimental to residents as well as unpleasant for tourists, resulting in marketing difficulties and decreasing economic benefits.  

Throughout the three lessons within Unit 2: Destination Planning, we will learn about the steps involved in planning a destination.

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