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What is tourism studies?

Tourism studies delve into the fascinating world of travel and its multifaceted impacts. It's a dynamic field that examines tourism from various perspectives, including economic, social, cultural, environmental, and even psychological. What are the main features of tourism studies?

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What is sports studies?

Sports studies delve deeper than just cheering on your favorite team. It's a multifaceted field that examines sports from various angles, including exercise science, psychology, history, sociology, and even business.  What are the main features of sports studies?

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What is sports?

Sport is a structured physical activity governed by rules or customs, often competitive, requiring skill and physical exertion. It can be individual or team-based, with a focus on achieving a goal or outcome through physical performance. What are some of the main features of sport?

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What is tourism?

Tourism can be understood in two ways:

  • The act: Traveling for leisure, relaxation, or business to a place outside your usual environment. This includes activities you do at the destination.
  • The industry: The businesses and services that cater to tourists, like hotels, airlines, tou...

What is sustainable tourism?

Sustainable tourism is a travel philosophy that minimizes negative impacts on the environment, respects local cultures, and ensures economic benefits are shared with host communities. It aims to balance the needs of tourists with the long-term well-being of a destination. What are some main features...

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De voor en nadelen van toerisme!

Het ontstaan van toerisme en haar voor&nadelen Het plezier dat we aan vakanties ontlenen, draagt ertoe bij dat vakanties voor steeds meer mensen een jaarlijks terugkerend fenomeen is geworden. Toerisme is de grootste volksverhuizing aller tijden en de piek is nog niet bereikt. Waren er in 1950 o...

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Er wordt al jarenlang -en recent niet anders- geschreven over de bedreiging die "toerisme" vormt voor onze planeet. Los van allerlei culturele bedreigingen (de nadelige effecten van massa-toerisme in opkomende voormalige ontwikkelingslanden) gaat het dan vaak om bedreigingen voor het milieu -en spec...

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Ontwikkelingssamenwerking? “Weggegooid geld!” “Het gaat allemaal in de zakken van die bureaucratische regeringsleiders”. “Geen cent meer aan geven, hou dat geld maar eens in Nederland, daar is nog genoeg armoede”. “Budget voor ontwikkelingssamenwerking? Snel...

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Het lijkt er op dat de onderwerpen duurzaamheid en toerisme vandaag de dag niet meer van elkaar te scheiden zijn. Aan toerisme kleven tal van voor en nadelen ten opzichte van duurzaamheid. Daarnaast is duurzaamheid een ontzettend breed begrip wat alles te maken heeft met zowel de bestemming als orga...

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What is tourism?

Tourism can be understood in two ways:

  • The act: Traveling for leisure, relaxation, or business to a place outside your usual environment. This includes activities you do at the destination.
  • The industry: The businesses and services that cater to tourists, like hotels, airlines, tou...

What is ecotourism?

Ecotourism is a travel philosophy that promotes responsible exploration of natural environments. It prioritizes minimal environmental impact, education for tourists, and supporting conservation efforts and local communities. What are main features of ecotourism?

  • Focus on nature: Ecotourism ...

What is sustainable tourism?

Sustainable tourism is a travel philosophy that minimizes negative impacts on the environment, respects local cultures, and ensures economic benefits are shared with host communities. It aims to balance the needs of tourists with the long-term well-being of a destination. What are some main features...

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