Environmental significance of tourism
- 1. Environmental Significance Of Tourism •Protection of selected natural environment or prevention of further ecological decline. •Improvement of the area’s appearance (visual and aesthetic) •Environment awareness rising. • Preservation of historic building.
- 2. Protection of selected natural environment or prevention of further ecological decline. Tourism can contribute directly to the conservation of sensitive areas and habitat. Revenues from park-entrance fees and similar sources can be allocated specifically to pay for the protection and management of environmentally sensitive areas.
- 3. Improvement of the area’s appearance (visual and aesthetic) Improvement in the area’s appearance through cleanup or repairs and the addition of public art such as railings, water fountains, and monuments (part of making a community ready for tourism) benefit visitors and residents alike.
- 4. Environment awareness rising Tourism has the potential to increase public appreciation of the environment and to spread awareness of environmental problems when it brings people into closer contact with nature and the environment. Tourism leads to environmentally conscious behavior and activities to preserve the environment.
- 5. Preservation of historic building Tourist income often makes it possible to preserve and restore historic buildings and monuments. Improvement in the area’s appearance through cleanup or repairs and the addition of public art such as murals, water fountains, and monuments benefit visitors and residents alike.
- 6. Preservation of historic building Tourist income often makes it possible to preserve and restore historic buildings and monuments. Improvement in the area’s appearance through cleanup or repairs and the addition of public art such as murals, water fountains, and monuments benefit visitors and residents alike.