Ecotourism: Another way to see the world 9- Tourism makes up of the world GDP.
a. 11.4 percent
b. 6 percent
c. 40 percent
Indicate which of the following statements are true (T ) and which are false (F).
- Ecotourism grew out of the environmental movement of the 1970s.
- Ecotourism is the fastest-growing sector in the tourist industry.
- Ecotourism has no negative impact on the environment.
- Ecotourism encourages recycling, energy conservation, alternative energy, and
cultural sensitivity. - Ecotourism involves a lack of luxury and comfort for travelers.
- Ecotourism, like tourism, is strictly regulated by one international organization.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
- Give four examples of how tourism can negatively impact a community and its
surroundings. - What four economic beneits of tourism do some countries depend heavily on?
- What makes Sí Como No resort a successful example of ecotourism?
- What is the diference between ecotourism and sustainable tourism?
- What initiatives have hotels taken to reduce their impact on the environment?