Would you pay more for cherries you picked yourself? Respondents in an agritourism study by Erdogan Koc said they would. In this “Good Tourism” Insight, his second, Prof Koc summarises the case for agritourism and its potential benefits for the environment and women … and cherry growers.
In parallel with its fast growth over the past two decades, tourism has begun to present major environmental and sustainability problems. Indeed it is one of the major causes of pollution in China.
Many researchers have suggested that mass tourism has several sustainability problems and risks relating to both the physical and social environments. Meanwhile, other researchers show that tourists, including package tourists, are increasingly becoming interested in sustainability.
Sustainability issues relating to tourism are not limited to the natural environment alone. Research shows that female employment in tourism and hospitality is ... For the full "GT" Insight and free access to many others, please visit
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