The Alps. Tourism-Opportunities and Challenges
Description
Filmed in Chamonix, one of Europe's most popular skiing resorts, this program looks at the social, economic and environmental opportunities and challenges facing this lucrative site. It examines tourist impacts, conflicts that arise between visitors and locals, and how businesses can be managed sustainably within the context of a fragile environment. Examples of sustainable and eco-tourism are provided and avalanche hazards are assessed.
Runtime
41 min
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Date of Publication
[2014], c2014
Database
Films on Demand
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