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You will be compiling your bibliography and creating an outline of the changes you will make in this sandbox.

Outline of proposed changes
Click on the edit button to draft your outline. The comparison between tourism in remote locations versus tourism in more developed areas raises a few key differences. Conventional tourism that takes place in more established locations often has thorough infrastructure to accommodate the needs of tourists, whereas remote locations most likely would not have upscale infrastructure. For example, “new airstrips and hotels” are “being constructed at an ever-growing rate” (Cohen, 1978). Therefore, in an effort to compare and “bring mass tourism to the remotest islands” (Cohen, 1978), remote regions will accommodate and meet the needs of guests by developing these facilities. However, it is important to note that changes to the environment may occur for a variety of reasons. For instance, drastic changes may be made because of “evolving generational differences and changing socio-political structures” (Butler, 2007). As time goes on, the wants and needs of tourists will also evolve, therefore requiring the structure of tourism to change. Amidst all these developments, it is the duty of community members to work within the policies set in place to manage conservation (Carr et al., 2019) while also introducing new changes to the environment.

When it comes to tourism, the desire to visit more remote locations is a growing trend. Specifically, these undeveloped lands are “being prized as scarce resources that are attractive for nature-based tourism” (Butler, 2007). The natural environments are seen as a highly valued locations for tourists due to their naturally challenging terrain. The large impact that tourism has on remote locations results in a great deal of destruction to the environment. Due to the influx of visitors, natural habitats deteriorate, biodiversity is lost, and overall climate change has increased (Hall, 2010). The permanent destruction of these natural lands has increased due to tourists seeking more adventurous experiences, such as places where they feel challenged by the change of scenery and lifestyles. Therefore, the desire to explore challenging locations, along with the need to experience authentic cultures, drives tourists to remote travel destinations.