Eco-words
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Types of Tourism
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What is medical tourism?

Medical tourism refers to people traveling abroad to obtain medical treatment.

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What is doom tourism?

Visiting destinations or endangered species that may soon disappear as a result of environmental threats from pollution to globalization.

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What is dark tourism?

Tourism involving travel to places that are historically associated with death and tragedy

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What are one of the names of the green certifications?

LEED, green globe, earthcheck

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Name 4 kinds of sustainable transportation

cycling, walking, carpooling, electric vehicles, public transport

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What is one way to be responsible about wildlife tourism

avoiding activities that exploit animals, supporting ethical wildlife sanctuaries, responsible whale watching or safari tour

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What is sustainability?

Meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future.

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What is one way mentioned to minimize waste while traveling?

bringing reusable water bottles, bags, and utensils

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Name two local eco-friendly activity projects

clean up events, tree planting, or community gardens

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What can overcrowing do in tourism?

Destinations overwhelmed by tourists lead to environmental degradation 

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Name the way we can support businesses with sustainable practices.

choosing eco friendly tour operators, restaurants, and souvenir shops

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some alternative accommodations are camping, hostels, and ___?
eco lodges
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What are the 3 challenges of traditional tourism?

overcrowding, economic imbalance, cultural erosion

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Name the 3 principles of sustainable tourism

environmental conservation, socio-cultural respect, fair wages

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What is cultural erosion?

Increased commercialization can erode cultural authenticity