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GEO 8 - Connecting People and Places: Tourism

Geography influences our connection to people and places. How does this impact the way we view the world around us? And how has technology changed the way we connect?

Impact of Tourism - Video

Tourism - Library Resources

There are a variety of reasons that motivate people to travel. Wanting to relax, seeing places, structures, and objects of historical value, experiencing new cultures, or exploring wild, untapped areas.

Check out the videos below to find out more about the different types of tourism. 

Recreational Tourism

Historical Tourism 

Wilderness Tourism

Ecotourism

Why Travel to Distant and Unfamiliar Places?