Lab6 Tourism Development
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Geography 352 Lab 6
Tourism Development: Le Cinque Terre and the Amalfi
Coast in Italy
Introduction
The purpose of this lab is to provide you with two examples of places of unique character and sense of place that have been heavily impacted by the tourism economy and development. Following with the global trend of mass tourism, these desirable coastal regions have become one of the top tourism destinations of the last 20 years. The Amalfi Coast was one of Europe's early tourist destinations, dating back to the 19th century. Although still very beautiful, many mistakes were made in the development and current functionality of tourism in this region. In the Le Cinque Terre region in the 1990's, the Italian
government and UNESCO sought to limit the destruction of culture and environment from the growth of
tourism and the depopulation of the region. In 1997 and 1999, they created the Le Cinque Terre Marine protected area, Le Cinque Terre National Park, and the region was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learning outcomes
After completing the activities in this lab, you should be able to:
1.
Understand the impact of mass tourism on the culture and environment of desirable coastal communities.
2.
Understand how concepts of conservation and sustainability can be implemented to preserve the culture, economy, and environment of a region impacted by tourism.
3.
Understand that although humans can have a profound impact on the alteration of an environment, those impacts can become an anthropogenic landscape that is unique and in need
of constant habitation or maintenance.
Resources:
Recorded Lectures
It is best to view these lectures in the order they are listed.
Le Cinque Terre
The Amalfi Coast
Required readings:
Davies, W. K. D., & Ball, S. (2015). Chapter 15 Slow Cities
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Google Earth Work Project: Views of Le Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast: Past and Present.
Created by Bonnie Piercey, Darren Sjogren, Andrea Freeman, and Aaron Williams, University of Calgary
Google Earth Observations
Note:
If there are any dead links please let me know. I have tried to test them all, but it is really easy to miss something as these presentations have a lot of "moving parts".
Questions:
Using the above observations and examples from Le Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast, please answer the following questions. Point form is ok to use as long as you answer the question. You do not have to write up to the maximum wordcount as long as you have answered the question sufficiently. You can also use screenshots as examples if you would like.
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How is the tourism industry and the environment similar between Le Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast? (250 words max.) (5 points)
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Both places are on the Italian coast and have beautiful sea views.
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Tourism is a major industry in both areas
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In Both these places, the tourist sector has had a significant impact on the environment, with concerns like as erosion, garbage management, and overpopulation impacting the natural beauty and sustainability of the regions.
2.
What elements of land use policy and planning make Le Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast different from one another? (250 words max.) (5 points)
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Because Le Cinque Terre is a national park and a UNESCO World legacy Site, strict regulations are put into place to protect the area's ecological and cultural legacy. This has interfered with regional expansion and development.
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The Amalfi Coast, on the other hand, is not a national park and hence is not protected to
the same extent. As a result, the region has seen more growth and development.
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Amalfi Coast has more infrastructure, while Le Cinque Terre can only be reached by train
or foot, as there are no highways connecting the five towns.
3.
How does the transportation networks and mobility differ between Le Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast? (250 words max.) (5 points)
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The Amalfi Coast has a more developed transportation network, with motorways and train links connecting the numerous villages and cities along the coast along with access to buses and ferries. While La Cinque Terre is only accessible by train and foot.
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What policies have been enacted to make the tourism industry in Le Cinque Terre differ from the Amalfi Coast? (250 words max.) (5 points)
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Le Cinque Terre's national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site classification has resulted in strict regulations on development and building in the area, limiting the number of tourists accommodations
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A Le Cinque Terre card is needed to access walking trails, tourist attractions, etc.
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Le Cinque heavily invests in waste management in order to protect its environment. Total: 20 points
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