Tourism

Question 1

Number of tourists from 1995 to 2021

Answer 1

• highest number of tourists to Europe, as it increases steadily
• immediate drop in 2020 due to COVID, travel restrictions
• very low levels of tourism in Africa, South Asia and East Asia and the Pacific

Question 2

Why does Europe have the most tourists?

Answer 2

• central geographical location
• small countries in a compact area, you can travel to many countries on one trip
• variety of landscapes
• stable temperatures
• culturally diverse

Question 3

A tourist is…

Answer 3

Defined as a traveller taking a trip to a destination outside his/her usual environment, for less than a year, for any reason (business or leisure) other than employment.

Question 4

Types of tourism

Answer 4

• domestic tourism - within the country that you live (eg. urban environment of London to natural beauty of Lake District)
• dark tourism - to a historical tragedy site (eg. Pompeii)
• religious or cultural tourism (eg. going to Hajj or Vatican City)
• cruise tourism
• (winter) sports tourism
• adventure sports tourism (eg. hiking)
• mass tourism - a lot of people in one place (eg. summer)
• last chance tourism - tourism driven by the urgency to witness endangered environments or species (eg. Great Barrier Reef or Maldives)
• business tourism
• medical tourism
• urban tourism - in a city
• eco-tourism - travel to natural areas (eg. Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica), to rainforests, volcanoes, etc.
• space tourism - a growing possibility with rocket technology (eg. Virgin Galactic, SpaceX)
• virtual tourism - online tourism (eg. Dubai360)

Question 5

How a country can market themselves for tourists?

Answer 5

• art
• technology/development
• various landscapes
• wellbeing
• good food
• spirituality
• rich in culture
• wildlife
• variety of activities

Question 6

Famous Spots in India

Answer 6

• Taj Mahal
• Lotus Temple
• Rock Garden
• Mahabodi Temple
• Anjuna Beach
• Suami Sarovar
• Haridwar

Question 7

GDP

Answer 7

Gross Domestic Product

Question 8

Tourism Drops

Answer 8

• Financial Crisis - 2008-2010
• COVID - 2020

Question 9

Line graphs are for…

Answer 9

Continuous Data

Question 10

Bar Charts are for…

Answer 10

Discrete Data

Question 11

Why is tourism increasing?

Answer 11

• working from home
• paid annual leaves
• easier to book travel
• increased technology
• accessible
• cheaper, faster travel
• increased advertising
• more disposable income
• last minute travel

Question 12

Show a steady decrease

Answer 12

N/a

Question 13

Show a steep increase

Answer 13

N/a

Question 14

Draw a compound graph example

Answer 14

N/a

Question 15

Difference between a histogram and bar chart

Answer 15

In a histogram, the bars are touching

Question 16

What has budget airlines done to tourism?

Answer 16

Increase, as it is more accessible and affordable

Question 17

How has globalisation affected business travel?

Answer 17

Increased, as communication and interconnectedness in a company is key

Question 18

Why do some people avoid certain destinations for ethical reasons?

Answer 18

• rise of social media, ideas circulating
• eg. Myanmar, North Korea

Question 19

How does international migration affect tourism?

Answer 19

Increase, as people usually come back to their home countries to visit

Question 20

What does tourism help with?

Answer 20

• job opportunities
• boosts local or cultural businesses
• increases GDP
• reduces reliance on one sector
• brings foreign currency, strengthening the economy
• helps LICs

Question 21

What is boycotting a sign of?

Answer 21

Politics

Question 22

Stakeholder

Answer 22

A person, group or organisation who is in some way involved or affected with or by a project or descision

Question 23

Tourism Stakeholders

Answer 23

1. Communities
2. Government
3. Tourism Organisations and Operators
4. Small/Medium Enterprises
5. NGOs (Social and Environmental)
6. Tourists (Local & Foreign)
7. Suppliers
8. Employees
9. Education (Public & Training)
10. Utilities and Infrastructures
11. Transport

Question 24

Impacts of tourism

Answer 24

Tourism can have both positive and negative impacts, that can be categorised as socio-cultural, economic or environmental impacts. In places where tourism is heavily concentrated, the industry’s impact is greater, in commercial tourism resorts (mass tourism) and honeypot sites.

Question 25

Mass tourism

Answer 25

Mass tourism is a branch or business tourism in which large TNCs lead developments according to global demand. It is large-scale, highly commercial, and centres popular destinations, paying little regard to local communities. It brings benefits and costs, as in most modern-day developments.

Question 26

Package holidays

Answer 26

These are a key feature of mass tourism, being a holiday including flights, accommodation, food, drink and activities. They often involve flying to a sunny resort, filled with tourists, with all-inclusive food and drink, access to a pool/beach, and evening entertainment. These began in the 1960s, boomings in the 70s and 80s, as flights became more affordable.

Question 27

Honeypot Sites

Answer 27

Some places that are very popular with visitors, attracting masses of tourists that place pressure on the environment and local people, are known as honeypot sites. They are found in National Parks or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), such as the Lake District.