The impact of the Ecological Footprint on tourist attitudes in choosing the tourist destination

Document Type : Original Article

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Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of Sadat City

Abstract

The Ecological Footprint is an essential indicator of sustainable development in the tourist destination, It also influences the tourists' attitudes in determining and choosing the tourist destinationThe study aims to explore the impact of Ecological Footprint on tourist attitudes in choosing the tourist destination. 611 Questionnaires were distributed to a random sample of tourists of different nationalities, while 527 forms were valid for statistical analysis. The study found that There is a positive correlation between Ecological Footprint and tourist attitudes in choosing the tourist destination.The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between Ecological Footprint and tourist attitudes in choosing the tourist destination.The Ecological Footprint contributes significantly to the preservation of the environment by reducing the negative impacts on it, and to achieve sustainable development, As well as being a major environmental indicator of sustainable tourism.

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