Almost a year and half ago, we previewed the designs for the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Your wait is finally over as the skywalk has arrived.
Environmentalists are alarmed that a glass-bottomed structure has been erected across the Grand Canyon as a tourist attraction. People will be charged $25 each to cross the Skywalk. Efforts to draw tourists to the area are being made by an Indian tribe who live at the western edge of the canyon. The official opening of the Skywalk is scheduled for March 28, 2007.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Glass-bottomed Tourist Structures
- The creation of glass-bottomed structures as a new tourist attraction and experience.
- Environmentally Controversial Attractions
- Building attractions that may prove controversial to the environment and local populations.
- Indigenous People-led Tourism
- Efforts to draw tourists to an area led by indigenous communities, creating new opportunities for cultural exchange.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tourism and Hospitality
- The tourism and hospitality industry could incorporate glass-bottomed structures into their attractions, creating a unique and memorable experience for visitors.
- Architecture and Construction
- Creating innovative structures that push design boundaries, such as glass-bottomed attractions, adds a new dimension to the architecture and construction industry.
- Indigenous Tourism
- Indigenous communities can lead innovative tourism experiences, promoting not only their rich cultural heritage, but also environmental and wildlife preservation.
