The Future Of Ecotourism

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The future of Ecotourism Matthew Acevedo HTT 210 August 28, 2011 The future of Ecotourism My choice setting for this task which I deem to be insensitive to the environment or culture is New Orleans, Louisiana. Having toured this spectacular city both before and after Hurricane Katrina, it is not difficult to see where there have been alterations; nevertheless there are still long grounds to be covered in order to achieve ecotourism to allow New Orleans to grow and develop. According to “Make New Orleans Home, 2007” New Orleans is “tropical in climate, lush in setting, exotic in culture, and sensual in atmosphere” New Orleans is an assorted conurbation gifted with exceptional ideas and concepts. Culturally, the metropolis has a lot to offer from Spanish-style farmhouses to Greek Revival mansions, ethnic delicacies from each corner of the globe, an assortment of musical styles, and every art form imaginable. A good measure of the city is actually below sea level and this truth contributes a lot to its environmental uniqueness. Nevertheless, this factor has also its upside and upsets. To many tourists New Orleans is a definitive party town, owing to the fact that one can find Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, and Bourbon street all with bars that are forever open and one’s cocktails can be taken “to go.” Interestingly, the party factor may be what is driving many tourists to the Crescent City; none know the impact their actions are having on the surrounding habitat. It is pivotal to appreciate the fact that the natural habitat is what makes New Orleans a key candidate of ecotourism. The city is strategically placed at the base of the Mississippi river and being less than 120 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, it is majorly if not all wetlands, swamps and bayous. The environmental woes range from too much mercury in the water, too much garbage in the city to too

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