A method for environmental evaluation of tourism region
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1972
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The purpose of this study was to develop an environmental analysis method for tourism regions and to apply it in an actual tourism region, that surrounding Corpus Christi, Texas. The method includes two principal com ponents: (1) a resource typology which functions as a comprehensive guide to collection of resource information both internal and external to the region; and (2) a procedure for interviewing persons knowledgeable of the regional resources. The resource information derived from use of the resource typology and the interview of knowledgeables is evaluated according to resource enhancement or limitation for tourism recreation activities by means of a resource evaluation matrix. Through application of the method to the exemplary region surrounding Corpus Christi, Texas, it was determined that Corpus Christi's cultural and natural resources are generally beneficial to the development of tourism. However, research of the region by use of the resource typology and the interview of knowledgeables within the method disclosed various ecological and sociological limitations to development. ...
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Major recreation and resources development