Tourism Flashcards
Domestic tourism
Where people visit places in their own country
International tourism
When people visit other countries
What are some physical factors that effect the nature of tourism?
Landscape
Climate
Plants
Animals
What are some human factors that affect the nature of tourism?
Availability of hotels
Entertainment
Theme parks
Accessibility
Nightlife
Culture
What has contributed to the increase in tourism?
TOURIST INDUSTRY HAS GROWN RAPIDLY SINCE THE 1950s
Increase in the amount of paid holidays
Higher salaries
Increased life expectancy - greater number of old people traveling
More affordable air travel
Growth of the Internet
More people have a car
World population is increasing
Television travel programs
What has an increase in tourism led to?
More short haul breaks
More distant travel
More cruises
Growth in number of purpose built resorts eg CENTER PARKS
CASE STUDY- national park and conflict
THE LAKE DISTRICT
-14m visitors a year, Scenery, Walking, climbing, Pretty towns
Foot paths worn away- restrict tourist access to footpaths
Congestion on narrow roads- Park and ride and enforcement of walking
Overcrowding in popular destinations- Develop alternative destinations
Unsightly developments- Create new buildings that only use natural colours
Litter- Picnic areas with litter bins
CASE STUDY- MEDC tourism
Costa Del Sol- by 1990s, was in decline. Government has been successful in rejuvenating the area
Reasons for growth- favourable climate, huge sandy beaches, modern airport, mass invasion of large scale developers, package holiday industry
Benefits- New roads, 70% work in tourism- jobs, some beaches have the Blue Flag status, Nature reserves, modern airport
Costs- Jobs are low paid and temporary, increases in crime, local culture now just a tourist show- flamenco, water supplies under pressure, unemployment risen by 30%
Reduce impact- high rise buildings, trees planted, building of luxury golf courses and villas has been encouraged- attracts different types of holiday makers to improve image
What is an example of a traditional British beach resort?
Blackpool
What is a honey pot site?
A popular tourist destination which attracts lots of people
The damaging environmental impacts of tourism can be more easily managed when tourists are concentrated in a small area
Basically - an area is sacrificed to protect other areas
What is ecotourism?
A sustainable form of tourism which tries not to damage the environment and respects local cultures and customs
What is tourism?
Any activity where a person voluntarily visits a place away from home and stays there for at least one night.
What are some factors that affect the nature of tourism?
Sea- accessible by boat- more visitors (cruise) - water sports and relaxing
Woods- attract people who enjoy walking
Mountains- attract people who like adventure sports
Airport- more popular if has an airport as more accessible
Warm sunny climate- attract people who want to relax and want a summer holiday
Inaccessible location- only a small resort has been developed
How can tourism have different impacts on a MEDC?
Costa del sol-South coast of Spain
Tourism has had negative and positive social, environmental and economic impacts
More jobs
Jobs are poorly paid and only seasonal
Pollution - litter on beaches
Conflict between tourists and locals
What are some physical factors which attract tourists to an area?
Wildlife - different plants and animals
Woods and mountains- hiking and adventure sports
Beach - relaxation
