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1. Please tell me a little about yourself.2. How has living in Costa Rica, a place that contains 5% of the world’s biodiversity, affected your life?3. How do you describe ecotourism? How does it relate to sustainable development?4. Do you feel that the ecotourism industry does more harm or good in regards to environmental conservation and long-term sustainability? Can you give me an example?5. What are the main strengths and weaknesses of the industry in environmental protection?6. What are the direct effects on the environment as a result of the ecotourism industry?7. Has the private conservation efforts of Costa Ricans impacted the ecotourism sector.8. How have local cultures been affected by the ecotourism industry? Please give a few examples, both positive and negative if applicable.9. Do you perceive that the influx of tourists and foreign business has instigated some of the westernization in Costa Rica?10. Do you feel that local people are often resentful towards tourists? Can you provide some specific examples?11. Have the local culture(s) had to adapt to tourism and ecotourism? Could you provide any examples of this?12. How does ecotourism impact the economy in Costa Rica?13. Does the money generated by the ecotourism industry stay in the local economy or does it leave the country? Does ecotourism significantly reduce the rate of unemployment in Costa Rica?14. Does the money from the ecotourism sector used to create community projects toward conservation and sustainability? Education? Can you think of any specific projects?15. Is the money generated from ecotourism used to further conservation efforts in Costa Rica; or is the money more used to further development?16. Has there been a reduction in poverty rates due to employment generated by the ecotourism activity?17. How do wages in ecotourism compare with other professions in Costa Rica?18. What types of people are hired by ecotourism sites?19. Would you consider all tourist destinations sustainable; are all ecotourism designations sustainable?20. How does Costa Rica Prevent “green washing?” Could they do better?21. How challenging is the process to achieve a high Certification of Sustainable Tourism rating?22. What does it take to be classified as an ecotourism site or destination?23. Do you think that ecotourism is an effective way for other countries to develop economically, while protecting their environment? Why or why not?24. Is there anything else you would add that you think could benefit this study?
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