The Effects of Tourism Architecture on Island Ecosystems

Ruiz, Lourdes

doi:10.4236/jbcpr.2015.34016

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“…It is based on the identification of variables and indicators, the measuring and establishing value judgments. The values obtained can generally be expressed in terms of relevance, priority or magnitude [9].…”

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Strategic Environmental Assessment of Towns in Ecuador with Tourism Potential

Ruiz

2016

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The aim of this study is to apply the methodology for assessment of environmental impact whether of a physicochemical nature and on the biodiversity and ecosystems, or whether sociocultural and economic aspects of the historic towns with tourism interest that are assessed. The automated method of the RIAM software is used which requires a baseline study of the environment of different towns to be prepared. In addition, the analysis of the social perception on tourism of the local people from the course work of students at the UIDE shall be applied. The conclusions of the case studies undertaken allow for strategic proposals and recommendations to be prepared so that they can be incorporated into the management plans for tourism in the historic towns with heritage value.

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“…The physical, biological, socio-cultural and economic environment of the site chosen for the case study was examined and was complemented with the RIAM method [8], compared to similar small towns ecosystems [9]. The result is given ( Table 3).…”

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Strategic Environmental Assessment of Towns in Ecuador with Tourism Potential

Ruiz

2016

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“…The assessment makes it possible to evaluate the potential impacts (Gutierrez, 2016). The characteristics of environmental impacts are expressed through different environmental impact assessment methodologies, focused on different attributes, such as: their nature, connotation, magnitude, significance, synergy, scope, and reversibility (Gutierrez, 2015a;Ruiz, 2015).…”

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Adverse Environmental Effects of Tourism on Communities in the Ecuadorian Highlands Region

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2017

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The objective of this study is to determine the adverse environmental effects of tourism activities on various heritage populations located in the sierra or Andean highlands region of Ecuador. The effects being studied have been classified into impacts on the physical, abiotic, biotic, socio-culture and economic environment. The automated method using RIAM (Rapid Impact Assessment Matrix) software was employed in this analysis, which required the preparation of a baseline study in the small communities evaluated. A social perception survey was conducted of local residents regarding tourism, assisted by International University of Ecuador students fulfilling practical coursework requirements. Based on the conclusions of the case studies, some strategic proposals and recommendations were developed that can be incorporated into sustainable tourism management plans in communities with natural and cultural heritage values.

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