Tourism

Question 0

What are the types of tourism

Answer 0

Honeypot

Mice

Question 1

What is the definition of a tourist

Answer 1

A person who travels more than 24 hours and under a year outside their usual environment for education or recreation purposes

Question 2

What is honeypot tourism

Answer 2

More than one attraction at a certain spot, eg Gold Coast

Question 3

What is MICE

Answer 3

Meetings
Incentives
Conferences
Exhibitions

Question 4

Advantages of tourism

Answer 4

Income can be large
Tourism increases rates employment for locals
Local farm produce can be sold to tourists
There can be overseas investments
Good for local retail
And cultural understanding improves

Question 5

Disadvantages of tourism

Answer 5

Infrastructure built for tourist may ruin the natural environment
Only 10-20% of the income goes to the country
Borrowed money may leave debt
Locals can’t afford tourist attractions
Tourist employment is seasonal
Lack of respect by tourists
The agricultural economy may break down as land is sold to foreigners

Question 6

What is ecotourism

Answer 6

A type of tourism where tourists are attracted to natural ecosystems such a Great Barrier Reef and pallau