The thing about tourism is that the reality of a place is quite different from the mythology of it.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm not a good tourist, I don't like tourism.
Tourism is a very big economic benefit to the Sherpa people, and also, they have very strong ties to their own social attitudes and their own religion, so fortunately, they're not too influenced by many of our Western attitudes.
In the middle ages people were tourists because of their religion, whereas now they are tourists because tourism is their religion.
The worst thing about being a tourist is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist.
Tourism is the biggest industry in the world.
Tourism is important because it can create sustainable local economies. I'd much rather have 1,000 tourists going up the Tambopata than 1,000 gold miners.
I don't look down on tourism. I live in Hawaii where we have 7 million visitors a year. If they weren't there, there would be no economy. So I understand why a tourist economy is necessary.
I've taught the better class of tourist both to see and not to see; to lift their eyes above and beyond the inessentials, and thrill to our western Nature in her majesty.
Travel can also be the spirit of adventure somewhat tamed, for those who desire to do something they are a bit afraid of.
A place that doesn't welcome tourists, that's really difficult and off the map, is a place I want to see.