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what motivates it. Tourism, in essence, is sensual,
emotive and driven by a desire to experience a
different place in more than two dimensions.
Moreover, the Internet cannot provide the surprise
discoveries, sense of adventure and chance encounters
that real travel affords. It is more likely that the
greater awareness of other places engendered by
information technology will stimulate a desire to
authenticate by direct experience.

(V)Far more difficult to challenge is the claim that
tourism is ultimately unsustainable because of its
impacts on environments and cultures that then make
destinations less appealing. Less developed nations
are particularly vulnerable. They possess
environmental and cultural features that tourists wish
to experience, given the right conditions. They also

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