GG294 Lecture Notes - Sustainable Tourism, Agritourism

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20 Nov 2013
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Majorca has given millions of people cheap holidays and brought prosperity for majorcans but at a cost. There is heavy hotel development on the coast and there are outsiders buying second homes inland. There"s too much traffic and not enough water. Farming has declined, leaving people dependent on tourism. The authorities have pulled down ugly old hotels and are promoting sustainable tourism . Majorca beach, beer, sex , weather is more guaranteed. In the summer it is impossible to drive past because there are too many people. Not considering the environment and the resources available. Beach is in danger because there has a lot of people going. Shortage of water, water had to be shipped from mainland. Tourist never think about the environment when they are on holiday. Tourists buy second homes here where demand for new houses. Property price increase 30 % bad for locals.

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