GIS are equally useful in tourism, which consists of a
wide variety of aspects including facilities, activities,
services, and industries to deliver a travel experience.
Spatial data plays an important role in evaluating and
planning these different aspects. GIS can be used to
determine the best sites for a new tourist destination while
trying to maintain a sustainable natural area in the
presence of tourism (Butler, 1993). GIS also can be a
valuable tool for investigating specific questions that
pertain to tourism development including location, condition
of the area, trends and changes, routing to and
through the site, and patterns associated with resource use.