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Tourism And Climate ChangeBy E Cho During the last decade or so, there has been a lot of talk about climate change and the adverse effects of rapid technological development. For about a year or so now, climate change has taken the forefront in the political arenas as well and more leaders are talking freely about taking care of our planet. What we all do need to realize is that action needs to be taken starting right from the individual level. During the last few years, economy airlines have opened a new door for people to venture out and travel to all the different parts of the world. This has resulted in a windfall for many developing countries but has a serious draw back attached to it. According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, commercial aircrafts contribute between 3 to 4 percent to the overall human impact on climate change
Why Communicating In English Is Essential In The Tourist IndustryBy Ian Gault Never before have people travelled or needed to travel as much as they do today. Whether it is for business or pleasure, for education or visiting friends and relatives: hopping on a plane is as common as hopping on a bus, and staying in a hotel is as usual as staying at home. In light of this, and the realisation of how small our world has become, the necessity of speaking English has never been more relevant. English has become the lingua franca of the modern world of travel.
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The Impact of Recent World Crisis on Travel IndustryBy Nick Nikolis The travel industry is influenced by the crisis in the economy worldwide. The soaring price of crude oil led to increased cost for airlines, trains, cruise lines, and bus lines. The travel industry had no option but to pass on their increased costs to consumers in the form of higher ticket prices. This was at the same time that consumers had less discretionary income for travel. Even though the price of oil has dropped tremendously, the airlines still predict multi-million dollar losses in 2009 due to the expected three percent drop in passengers. Last Updated (Wednesday, 18 February 2009 20:47)
Eco-Tourism - Responsible Holiday AdventuresBy Bronwen Roberts The Meaning of Eco-Tourism The concept of ‘Eco-tourism’ came into its own in 2002, when the United Nations celebrated the "International Year of Eco-tourism". The International Eco-tourism Society defines eco-tourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people". Eco-tourism puts focus on local cultures, wilderness adventures, volunteering, cultural and individual growth, and learning new and better ways to exist in our world.
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