Theme 3d Tourism

Question 1

Tourism has increased because ?

Answer 1

1. Greater affluence - high salary & holiday with pay
2. Greater mobility - increase in car ownership & more aircraft
3. Improved accessibilities & transport facilities (roads, large airports, package holidays)
4. More leisure time - longer vacations, shorter working hours,…
5. Changing lifestyles - changing fashions, earlier retirements
6. Advertising on TV and interweb

Question 2

Advantages of tourism ?

Answer 2

• Growth in income
• Increase in foreign exchange
• Employment opportunities
• Development of infrastructure and facilities => can be used by locals
• Encourage other developments to take place in an area
• Cultural advantages

Question 3

Disadvantages of tourism ?

Answer 3

• Seasonal unemployment
• Under-use of facilities at certain times of the year
• Increased in congestion, pollution
• Shortage of services (water supplies)
• Damage to the physical landscape

Question 4

Growth of tourism in an area will depend on factors such as:

Answer 4

1. Accessibility
2. Scenery
3. Climate
4. Accommodation
5. Amenities - things that make a place more comfortable, convenient or enjoyable
6. Sustainability

Question 5

What are the physical attractions for tourism ?

Answer 5

• Physical landscape: beaches, mountains, rivers, lakes, glaciers
• Ecosystems: rainforest / tropical grasslands
• Weather and climate: most tourists seem to like warm and dry

Question 6

What are the human attractions for tourism ?

Answer 6

• Art
• Architecture
• Cultural monuments
• Museums
• Local traditions
• Food & drinks
• Music & drama
• Important historical/political sites