In Mexico, the idea for a golf course and condominium development in Tepotztlan was abandoned after police shot a protester. On the coast of Quintana Roo, also in mexico, the construction of a cruise ship pier near Cancun is now an international environmental issue because of its potentially adverse impacts on the area's highly valued coral reef ecosystems. Considering the Growing influence of the tourism industry throughout the developing word, it is important to examine potential roles for LA in tourism development.