These days, many people take attention to
the concept of geotourism. This is because it can benefit both local residents
and travelers. For local residents, it allows them to have more job
opportunities and experience local economic growth. For travelers, it enables
them to experience more local culture and heritage. In Korea, there is a famous
travel destination which is called Busan. Even though this place is already famous
for tourism, I think it needs to start geotourism to protect its nature and
local economy.
A beach in Busan, called Haeundae, is
well-known to many travelers. Therefore, every summer, a large number of
beach-loving travelers come to visit Haeundae and enjoy sunshine and nature.
However, after this summer holiday season, there is always tons of trash remained.
To protect this beautiful beach from pollution, Busan have to take first step
for geotourism. Jonathan Tourtellot, a pioneer of geotourism, said that Coasts
are important for biodiversity because much of marine life has its nurseries in
coastline area and coasts are extremely vulnerable. If Busan starts geotourism,
it will bring positive effects not only to us but to future generation
Second reason why Busan have to try
geotourism is that there are too many big franchise resorts such as Hanhwa resort,
Lotte hotel and Western Chosun hotel which means that money made from tourism
doesn’t go to local economy. Therefore, Busan have to support local
accommodation through geotourism. For example, if there is local accommodation
which allow travelers to experience local living style and local food,
travelers will be able to get more than the money they paid. As a result, it
will be beneficial not only to local residents but also to travelers.
It might take long time to launch geotourism.
However, it brings Busan many benefits in the long term and local residents can also prepare for their
younger generation by keeping its nature clean and helping its economy to grow.
Therefore, it is necessary for Busan to start geotourism.
As I occured when I visit Busan, I can support your opinion.
답글삭제When Korea uses Busan's a wide variety of special features, we can expect enormous positive effects. I try to add your opinion Busan also very historical place to Korean. In Korea War, so many refugees from different locals made special mixed cultures like foods or traditional market which are having different special features compared to another local ones.