Class
Article
College
Caine College of the Arts
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Mike Daines
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
The growing number of tourists each year has contributed to the economic and environmental stresses of high-visitor locations across the globe. With the development of transportation such as the car and the airplane, travel has become more accessible to individuals all around the world, especially for the elite. Appropriately, one of the most dramatic statistics related to tourism is that this very second, forty-five people just arrived at their destination. And another forty-five. Then another. And it adds up even faster. Contrary to the excitement of those vacationing, there are many tensions within the local economy and environment due to these travelers. Findings indicate that examples of these stressors are increased pollution, soil erosion, natural habitat loss, pressure on endangered species, overuse of water, and an overall depletion of the natural resources found locally. A way to combat these negative impacts is through a more responsible way to travel referred to as ecotourism. Although it is a fairly new term, ecotourism can be very effective in elevating conservation efforts, uplifting communities and advancing interpretations of environmental awareness.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-8-2022 12:00 AM
Included in
Ecotourism: Experience Beyond Travel
Logan, UT
The growing number of tourists each year has contributed to the economic and environmental stresses of high-visitor locations across the globe. With the development of transportation such as the car and the airplane, travel has become more accessible to individuals all around the world, especially for the elite. Appropriately, one of the most dramatic statistics related to tourism is that this very second, forty-five people just arrived at their destination. And another forty-five. Then another. And it adds up even faster. Contrary to the excitement of those vacationing, there are many tensions within the local economy and environment due to these travelers. Findings indicate that examples of these stressors are increased pollution, soil erosion, natural habitat loss, pressure on endangered species, overuse of water, and an overall depletion of the natural resources found locally. A way to combat these negative impacts is through a more responsible way to travel referred to as ecotourism. Although it is a fairly new term, ecotourism can be very effective in elevating conservation efforts, uplifting communities and advancing interpretations of environmental awareness.