The Relationship Between the Tourist Industry and the Environment.

Introduction Rapid environmental changes are easy to see nowadays when we inquire into the influences of tourism which involve human activities on a large scale, such as transportation, accommodation, food services, and retail activities. In other words, tourism can either damage or benefit the natural environment. However, natural conditions are the basis for most forms of tourism (Stephen F. Witt ＆ Lui Moutinho 1994) and its impacts may also alter the attractive features of a site. …

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