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Urban green space. Kupittaa Park [ fi] ( Kupittaanpuisto) is a large urban open space area in Turku, Southwest Finland. At the same time, it is also the largest and oldest park in Finland. [ 1][ 2] Asramam Maidan in Kollam city, India. It is the largest open space available in any of the city limits in Kerala state.
Tourism geography is the study of travel and tourism, as an industry and as a social and cultural activity. Tourism geography covers a wide range of interests including the environmental impact of tourism , the geographies of tourism and leisure economies, answering tourism industry and management concerns and the sociology of tourism and ...
Ecotourism is a sub-component of the field of sustainable tourism. Ecotourism must serve to maximize ecological benefits while contributing to the economic, social, and cultural wellbeing of communities living close to ecotourism venues. Even while ecotourism is often presented as a responsible form of tourism, it nonetheless carries several risks.
Park. A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are green spaces set aside for recreation inside towns and cities. National parks and country parks are green spaces used for recreation in the countryside.
Human-made attractions. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is considered one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. The Great Wall of China, a popular tourist attraction. The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, a popular tourist attraction. More than 7-8 million visit the Taj Mahal each year. [citation needed]
Recreation. Surfing, a form of recreation. Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. [ 1] The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. [ 2] Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".
A man relaxing on a couch. Leisure time swimming at an oasis. Leisure has often been defined as a quality of experience or as free time. [ 1][ 2] Free time is time spent away from business, work, job hunting, domestic chores, and education, as well as necessary activities such as eating and sleeping. Leisure as an experience usually emphasizes ...
Sustainable tourism is a concept that covers the complete tourism experience, including concern for economic, social, and environmental issues as well as attention to improving tourists' experiences and addressing the needs of host communities. [ 1] Sustainable tourism should embrace concerns for environmental protection, social equity, and the ...