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Tourism & Hospitality Management QUESTION #1595
Question 1
According to the Sustainable Tourism course, sustainable tourism in coastal areas and island destinations faces which primary challenge that is distinct from urban or rural settings?
  • Lack of cultural heritage sites
  • Vulnerability to sea-level rise, over-tourism pressure, fragile marine ecosystems, and dependence on air transport with high carbon footprint✔️
  • Absence of government regulation
  • Insufficient accommodation capacity
Correct Answer Explanation
The Sustainable Tourism course's Module 6 addresses Sustainable Tourism in Different Geographical Locations and identifies specific challenges for Coastal Areas and Islands — including environmental fragility, marine ecosystem degradation, overdependence on single-mode air transport, and vulnerability to climate change effects such as sea-level rise.