## Step 1 - Reading

Reading
One of the issues that faces Tourism is the environment.
As we have already seen, the projection is that by the year 2030 there will be 1.8 billion people taking international holidays.
And everyone wants to go to the 'famous' places like the Eiffel tower, London Bridge but they all want individual experiences. This all has an environmental cost.
So one solution that is quite trendy at the moment is ecotourism.
Let’s find out about it, and whether it really is ecological.
Read the following article about Eco-Tourism.

Is Eco-Tourism Really Eco-Friendly?

Read the questions about the text. Answer in your own words.

1. What is green washing?
2. Why can big hotel chains never really be eco-friendly, according to the author?
3. What is ‘carbon emissions offset' and how can you pay for it?
4. What is the best way to reduce your carbon footprint?
5. Why is the author cynical about companies’ commitments to local cultures?
6. How does the author distinguish between eco-tourism and sustainable tourism?
7. What is the overall tone of the author? Explain your answer with examples.