TOURISM AND MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT

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The importance of tourism for mountains Many tourist destinations are located in mountain regions. About 15–20% of the tourist industry ,or US$ 70–90 billion per year, is accounted for by mountain tourism.The Alps alone account for an estimated 7-10% of annual global tourism turnover. Long recognized as places of sanctuary and spiritual renewal, mountains will become …

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