tourism Flashcards
tourism definition
travel away from home for recreation and pleasure that involves at least 1 overnight stay.
tourist definition
A person who is travelling/visiting a place for leisure/holiday/sightseeing.
tourist industry definition
The business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment/making money from« people who are on holiday/visitors;
recreation definition
the use of a persons leisure time for relaxation and enjoyment that does not involve travelling away from home.
reasons for growth in tourism
- Cheaper flights
- Greater awareness
- More car ownership
- Improvements in technology
- More leisure time
- More choice
physical attraction
are ones that are natural – beaches, lakes, rivers, mountains, or attractive climates.
human attractions
have been made by people, such as historical buildings, monuments, theatres & theme parks.
honeypot site definitiom
a location attracting a large number of tourists who, due to their numbers, place pressure on the environment & people.
cultural tourism
visiting & learning about different cultures.
ecotourism definition
tourism that minimises harmful impacts on the environment while at the same time using tourism to help local communities.
sustainable tourism
tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities