This document discusses environmental issues related to tourism. It begins by defining tourism environment and the factors that influence environmental impacts, such as number of tourists, length of stay, and type of activity. Both positive and negative environmental impacts are outlined. Positive impacts include preserving the environment through ecotourism and sustainable tourism, as well as financial and social benefits. Negative impacts include various forms of pollution, destruction of ecosystems, and depletion of resources. Specific types of pollution from tourism like water, noise, air, and their effects are described. The document concludes by examining other macro environmental impacts on socio-cultural, economic, and political environments from a case study on a proposed Himalayan ski resort project.

1. Environmental Issues in
Tourism, a Case
Palak Jain
PGDM(TT)
IITTM, Gwalior

2. What is Tourism Environment?
• It is a phenomenon of travelling to places of
environmental interest.
• Focuses on ecological environment of the
surrounding.
• A destination with a natural beauty and wonder.

3. Factors Influencing environmental Impacts
• Number, type of Tourists Involved
• Length of stay and contact with the locals
• Nature of the recreational activity undertaken
• Time horizon of the developer

4. Environmental Impacts of Tourism
1. Positive Impacts:
• Ecotourism and Sustainable tourism is helping preserve
the environment
• Direct Financial Contribution
• Improved environmental management and planning
• Contribution to government revenue
• raising environmental awareness

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2. Negative Impacts:
• Pollution - Land, water, noise, solid waste, littering
sewage
• Destruction and alteration of ecosystem
• Climatic change
• Depletion of natural and man made resources

7. Types of Environmental Impact
• Pollution:
• Water Pollution:
• Kills underwater flora and fauna
• Spillage of oil and petrol
• Excess Drinking water consumption

8. Cont.
• Noise Pollution:
• Pollution from airplane, car, buses leading to stress and irritation
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• Distress to wildlife, animals and their natural habitat
• Hearing loss for humans due to late night disco parties and
marriages

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• Air pollution:
• Tourism accounts for 60% of air travel
• CO2 emissions from aircrafts and industries are bad for
human population
• Transport by road, air, rail is increasing with the increase in
tourists and their mobility

10. Other Forms
of Macro
Environmental
Impacts:

11. Socio- Cultural Environment
• Change in Family Composition
• Cultural Richness
• Attitude among local population
• Adoption to western culture
• Change in lifestyles

12. Economic Environment
• Awareness of Tourism in as a factor in tourism development
• Better infrastructural facilities
• Accommodation, Betterment of Standards and Facilities
• Purchasing Power of the country
• Privatization of government controlled enterprises

13. Political Environment
• Trade regulations
• Import duties and policies
• Terrorism
• Diplomatic relations between the countries
• ( A study on Himalayan Ski Resort is based on the
political issues)

14. Himalayan Ski Resort Issue
John Sims, a US Hotel developer proposed to build a 115 acre India's first
Western style Ski- Resort in Manali.
Some opponents falsely claimed that it will take over the entire valley and
others said the developers had underpaid landowners.
Since the different political party took over, the $500 million proposal went
into a scrap
Now the court has allowed the developers to move forward, giving 6 months
to secure environmental permit from the government.

15. Analysis of the Himalayan ski Resort Issue:
• According to the issue,
• Mr. Sims got frustrated and Questioned us " WHY DID YOU INVITE US? "
• It created a bad image on our country and in future it will be difficult to
attract developers to come and invest in our country.
• Distrust and lack of coordination was one biggest issue

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