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Global Tourism Flashcards

1
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define tourism

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activities of tourists either international or domestic

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domestic tourism

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tourism within a tourist’s own country

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international tourism

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tourism outside of own country

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define tourists

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people who go to & stay in places outside their own environment for >24h but <1 year

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8 types of tourism [e.g. dark]

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honeypot, dark, pilgrimage, heritage, MICE, medical, theme park, film induced

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describe honeypot tourism and give a example

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attract people b/c site scenic beauty
ex: grand canyon, eiffel tower

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describe MICE tourism and give a example

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Meeting, Incentives, Conventions, Events
ex: marina bay sands expo & convention centre

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describe medical tourism and give a example

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undergo medical procedures to enhance/restore health
ex: south korea, plastic surgery

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describe theme park tourism and give a example

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amusement park w/ central theme based on film, history/education
ex: disneyland shanghai

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describe heritage tourism and give a example

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experience culture, understand history
ex: great wall of china

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describe film-induced tourism and give a example

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visit locations in films
ex: avatar in zhangjiajie national park

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describe dark tourism and give a example

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associated with death/tragedy
ex: auschwitz, poland concentration camp

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describe pilgrimage tourism and give a example

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take part in religious activity
ex: mecca, saudi arabia

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3 groups of people in promoting tourism

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media
govt
international organisations

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What is media?

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channels through which news & info are communicated to public

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How does media influence people’s decision to visit a place?

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positive report, e.g. interesting culture/scenery can encourage people to visit, vice versa

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examples on media promoting/affecting tourism

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kidnapping of tourists at Singamata reef resort, sabah malaysia, deter visitors
nai harn beach thailand one of top 10 beaches in 2015 travellers choice

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how does govt. play a role in tourism?

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attract tourists & extend length of stay
set up agencies, ensure visitors’ safety
involved in funding & building tourist structure

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Example of govt promoting tourism

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Singapore Tourism Board is govt agency, facilitates investment of tourism business

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how does international organisations promote tourism?

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different countries work together to meet needs of economic development & environmental sustainability

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examples of international organisations:

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OECD, org. of economic cooperation & development:
produce guidelines and job opportunities
UNWTO, united nations world tourism org:
improve global tourism knowledge
WHO:
provide situation updates and health advisories

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3 reasons for growth of global tourism

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development in technology
demand factors
destination factors

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2 FACTORS due to development in tech which promoted growth in tourism

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better & affordable transport
ease of access to info

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elaborate on better and affordable transport

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improved safety, short travelling time, low costs
commercial airlines in 1950 vs now
can have non-stop flying, larger fuel, more comfortable, more seat accomodations

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explain how ease of access to info promote growth of global tourism

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online booking & research
less hassle, more available & accessible
people feel safer

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3 demand factors that promote growth of tourism

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higher disposable income
changing lifestyle
increase in leisure time

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EXAMPLE of how ease of access to info promote tourism

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major airlines such as singapore airlines
thai airways, jetstar allow booking and arrangements to be done easily

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define disposable income

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amount of income left to a person after to spend paying taxes

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How does higher disposable income lead to growth in global tourism?

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high income means people can spend more on goods services/activities that improve quality of life

30
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How does increase in leisure time lead to growth in global tourism?

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longer weekend breaks , travel plans are more common

31
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define leisure time

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part of a day, week or year when people have no work commitments

32
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define changing lifestyle

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change in way people live throughout their lifetime from generation to generation

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how does changing lifestyle promote tourism?

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rapid economic growth -> faster pace of life
people more inclined to travel as way to relax & take break from work

34
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how does changing lifestyle promote tourism?

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35
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3 destination factors that promote growth of global tourism

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Attractions
investment in infrastructure and services
access to info

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define attractions

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features/qualities that can be natural/ man-made that makes a place enjoyable/interesting

37
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Example of attractions that promote tourism

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dubai’s burj al-arab
palm islands

38
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4 main factors that lead to regional fluctuations and affect tourism

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Disasters
recession
political situations
diseases

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How does disasters affect tourism?

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discourage tourists b/c fear for own safety
disrupt essential tourist infrastructure

40
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example of disaster affecting tourism

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2011 japan earthquake and tohoku nuclear meltdown
significant drop in tourists from 8.2M to 6.2M

41
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how does recession affect tourism?

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people may lose their jobs, less disp income, save money, less likely to travel
e.g. greece morroco egypt, tourist stay for shorter time

42
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define recession

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period of general slowdown in economic actvities

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How does political situations affect tourism?

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poses danger to tourists as conflict can disrupt services, destroy infrastructure

44
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how does disease affect tourism?

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Tourists do not want to be infected
events postponed/cancelled

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3 +ve impacts of tourism [economic]

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employment opportunities
growth in income
development in infrastructure & facilities

46
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4 -ve impact of tourism [economic]

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economic leakages
seasonal unemployment
shortage of services
underuse of facilities

47
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elaborate on employment opportunities

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growth in tourism industry creates many direct jobs e.g. hotel operators, souvenir shops and indirect jobs e.g. taxi driver, restaurants

48
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elaborate on growth in income

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growth in tourism generates more revenue for countries from spending of money by tourists

49
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elaborate on economic leakages

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50
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elaborate on seasonal unemployment

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certain tourist activities are affected by climatic conditions-»jobs might be unavailable after a season

51
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example of seasonal unemployment

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sapporo japan, mountain ski resort operators from dec to feb, for activities such as skiing and snowboarding

52
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elaborate underuse of facilities

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facilities built specifically for certain events may become underused

53
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example on underuse of facilities

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2008 summer olympic games bejing, deteriorated needed maintenance cost

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1 positive impact of tourism [socio-cultural]

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preservation of culture & local customs

55
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2 -ve impact of tourism [socio-cultural]

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dilution of culture & local customs
increase in crime

56
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elaborate preservation of culture

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preservation can help locals to learn more about history of country and stronger sense of belonging

57
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example for preservation of culture and local custom

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christ church in malacca, malaysia,relic of colonial rule

58
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elaborate on dilution of culture

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local cultural activities and religious rituals modified to suit tourists, not authentic, become commercialised

59
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elaborate on increased crime

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tourists are easy target for scamming/ cheating

60
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positive impact of tourism [environmental]

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conservation of natural environments

61
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-ve impact of tourism [environmental]

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increased congestion
vandalism
littering and pollution
destruction of habitat
carbon footprint
[common sense]

62
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example of vandalism

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great wall of china 10M people go per year, thousands of stones covered in graffiti

63
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example of destruction of habitat

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Red Sea Coast Egypt, 1.2M tourist go snorkelling, damage reef

64
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example of carbon footprints increment

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passenger from sg to kl is 30kg of CO2

65
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2 types of tensions caused by tourism

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tension between
tourist & local
tourist & environment

66
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example of tensions between tourists & locals

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bali indonesia, island received 2.9M visitors, only have 4.2M locals. locals will experience shortage of services

67
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example of tensions between tourists & environment.

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Machu Picchu, Peru.
3300 tourist per day, use ‘inca trail’ b/c of scenic view, however they eroded trail and leave behind trash

68
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what are the groups responsible for protecting tourist areas?

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local
visitor
tour operator
non governmental organisations
planning authorities

69
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elaborate on how visitor should behave to manage tourism impact.

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behave responsibly, tourism sustainability group set up in 2004 for responsible tourists,
Limitation: there are ignorant visitors >damage tourist site>dilute culture, identity

70
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how tour operators help manage impact of tourism?

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promote effort in conserving environment
ex: Phuket Alternative Tours > conduct sustainable tourism
L: driven by profits, ignore guidelines

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How non-governmental organisations help manage impact of tourism?

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design guidelines, support efforts of various stakeholders in managing impact of tourism
ex: international ecotourism society provide training & technical assistance
L: financial constraint, no funding

72
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how planning authorities help manage impact of tourism?

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enforce certain rules, regulation, value, principle for sustainable tourism
ex: STB put effort in attracting tourist & implement measures to conserve national heritage
L: stakeholders might not agree > lack of cooperation

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