ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Tourism Development, like any kind of development,

has an impact upon the environment

Nature is a Major Attraction

Scenic

A pleasant climate

Distinctive landscapes

Development is Necessary

In order to cater to tourists

Roads to make

accessible

Lodging to house tourists

Restaurants to feed them

Positive Impact : The Conservation of The Environment

Stimulating the rehabilitation of Historic sites, buildings and monuments

Developing old buildings into new tourist facilities

Providing the push for the conservation of natural resources

Negative Effect : The Conflict with The Environment

Generalized congestion and pollution and the

costs of it

Costs of the loss of wilderness areas or

the natural attraction

Costs of enhancement

projects

Changes in the natural landscape and

ecological balance

Costs of conservation areas

on resort land

Costs of historical or cultural preservation

The key is Well-planed program

Benefits for an area and

the residents

Basic infrastructure may be added

Improves the quality

of life

Danger that natural and

cultural environment may

deteriorate

The local environment

may be destroyed