NOTE: Be sure to see the Paper #2 assignment BELOW this one! It's due the Tuesday after next Tuesday (Oct.12th).
Answer TWO of the following:
Q1: What does the author mean by "overtourism" and why is this an actual problem, even for countries that rely on tourism to bolster their economy? Why does it affect Iceland in particular?
Q2: The idea of authenticity vs. inauthenticity is similar to ideas of beauty that Jones discussed in her essay, "Such Perfection." Is "authenticity" a universal quality, or is it subjective? Do popular places become less attractive? Is this why the barista at then of Jones' essay says, "It's nice for the tourists...But I'm accustomed to the view and prefer others" (110).
Q3: What does Chayka mean when he writes, "Countries and cities must constantly perform their identities in order to maintain the flow of tourists" (69)? How can anyone "perform" their identity, since performing suggests acting. Is the very idea of tourism somehow inauthentic? And what might it mean that tourists prefer inauthentic 'authentic' experiences?
Q4: The essay opens with the author's experience looking at the northern lights in a room where he has a perfect view, without a snowmobile, and without wearing a jacket. It's convenient and only cost him $20. Why is this one of his best experiences in Iceland? How might this be his response to the naysayers who say that Iceland has become a victim of "overtourism"?
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