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(IV)Technological developments such as the Internet and virtual reality may reduce
the need or desire to travel. This notion can be summarily dismissed by considering
the nature of the tourism experience and 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 possess a powerful economic incentive to develop tourism
rapidly and with as few constraints as possible. They lack capital to achieve this and
consequently have frequently granted control of tourism development to foreign
interests. To attract capital they have offered concessions – tax breaks, liberal access
to land and low environmental standards - which ultimately reduce the benefits.
There is no easy solution to this dilemma, but ironically it may lie in the growth of
tourism itself. The combination of a growing market, increasing diversification and
rising levels of experience amongst tourists will lead to the industry constantly
seeking new destinations.

Answer the following questions:

1- Do you think that international tourism can grow over this century?
2- How can we meet the present challenges that face tourism?
3- What are the reasons that may affect the perspective future of tourism?
4- How, do you think, can we solve the main problems that face tourism in

Egypt?

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