Tourism can create great pressure on local resources like energy, food, and other raw materials that
may already be in short supply. Greater extraction and transport of these resources exacerbates physical
impacts associated with their exploitation. Because of the seasonal character of the industry, many
destinations have ten times more inhabitants in the high season than in the low season. High demand is
placed upon these resources to meet the high expectations tourists often have (proper heating, hot water,
etc.).
2.3. Land Degr