environmental factors (fa)

Transport sector

Highest generator of footprint in global tourism

Coral reef damage

Environmental concerns is linked with diving tourism

Ecotourism

Tourism is designed to benefit local communities whike minimizing harm

Accelerated soil erosion

When natural sites become overcrowded with tourists

Wildlife disturbance and habitat stress

Direct negative impact of unregulated tourism

Funding for conservation programs

Most common positive environmental effect of responsible tourism

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Percentage of the carbon footprint emission of the lodging sector

Generation of park fees fund to safeguard the reef

Positive outcome of regulated tourism in tubbataha reef

Preservation of puerto princesa underground river through conservation fees

Positive outcome of tourism in palawan

The maximun number of tourists without causing unacceptable environmental damage

Carrying capacity in tourism management