Editing Island (section)

=== Tourism ===
Islands have long been a popular target for [[tourism]], thanks to their unique climates, cultures, and natural beauty. However, islands may suffer from poor transportation connectivity from [[airplanes]] and boats and strains on infrastructure from tourist activity.<ref name=":15">{{Cite journal |last1=Brown |first1=Keith G. |last2=Cave |first2=Jenny |date=January 1, 2010 |editor-last=G. Brown |editor-first=Keith |editor2-last=Cave |editor2-first=Jenny |title=Island tourism: marketing culture and heritage – editorial introduction to the special issue |url=https://doi.org/10.1108/17506181011045163 |journal=International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research |volume=4 |issue=2 |pages=87–95 |doi=10.1108/17506181011045163 |issn=1750-6182}}</ref> Islands in colder climates often rely on seasonal tourists seeking to enjoy nature or local cultures, and may only be one aspect of an island's economy. In contrast, tourism on tropical islands can often make up the majority of the local economy and [[built environment]]. These islands sometimes also require consistent [[foreign aid]] on top of tourism in order to ensure economic growth. This reliance can result in [[social inequality]] and [[environmental degradation]]. During tourism downturns, these economies struggle to make up the lost inflow of cash with other industries.<ref name=":15" />