Tourism Flashcards
(22 cards)
What are reasons for growth in tourism?
1) more disposable income so people can afford more holidays
2) more paid holidays so more free time to go on holiday more
3) travel has become cheaper so more people can afford to go on holiday
4) holiday providers use the internet to sell tickets directly shich makes them cheaper so people can afford it
Why are more areas more popular than previously
1) impovements in transport make it quicker and easier to get to places
2) unusual tourist destinations are better at marketing themselves so people are more aware of them and want to go
3) invested in infrastructure for tourism are more attractive to visitors
What are 3 popular tourist areas?
1) CITIES: culture, entertainment and shopping including London, NY, Paris and Rome.
2) COAST: beaches, swimming, snorkelling, fishing and water skiing including Spain, Caribbean and Thailand.
3) MOUNTAIN AREAS: scenery, climing, walking, skiing and snow boarding inclusing Alps, Dolomites and Rockies.
How does tourism affect the economy?
1) creates jobs helps the economy to grow
2) increases the income of other businesses which supplu the tourism industry
3) important to rich and poor, France generated 35 billion euros and two million jobs
4) poorer countries are more dependent, 3% of UK’s GNP compared to 15% of Kenya’s
How does tourism contribute to UK economy?
1) 32 million overseas visitors in 2008
2) popular due to countryside, historic landmarks, churches and cathedrals, castles and palaces
3) London is responsible for half of visitors
4) 2007 contributed £114 billion to th economy and employed 1.4 million people.
What factors affect UK tourism?
1) bad weather discourages tourists. Wet summer in 2007 blamed for drop
2) recessions mean people cut back on luxuries so fewer overseas visitors come though more citizens chose to holiday in UK
3) If value of £ is low, UK is cheaper so more visitors come
4) less willing to visit areas of terrorism and conflict. Liverpool was European Capital of Culture in 2008 resulting in 3.5 million more people
Why is the Lake District so popular?
1) scenery- large lakes Windermere and mountains Scafell Pike
2) Activities including bird watching, walking, pony-trekking, boat rides, etc,
3) Cultural attractions such as Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth museums
What strategies are used to cope with extra traffic?
public transport improved so people can leave cars at home, campaigns to encourage use of services, leaflets showing routes and discounts
What strategies are used to cope with footpath erosion?
encourage use of less vulnerable areas, resting popular routes by changing lines of the paths, using more hard-wearing path materials
What strategies are used to cope with protecting wildlife and farmland?
litter signs, covered bins at most popular sites, encourage responsibility (closing gates, keeping dogs on a lead, etc)
What is mass tourism?
organised tourism for large numbers of people
What are positive ECONOMIC impacts of mass tourism?
1) brings money to local economy
2) creates jobs for locals and increases income of industries that supply tourism
What are positive SOCIAL impacts of mass tourism?
1) more jobs keep young people in the area
2) improved roads, communications and infrastructure also benefit local people
3) income from tourism reinvested in local community projects
What is a positive ENVIRONMENTAL impact of mass tourism?
1) income can be reinvested to protecting the environment
What are negative ECONOMIC impacts of mass tourism?
1) a lot of profit is kept by large travel companies rather than local economy
What are negative SOCIAL impacts of mass tourism?
1) tourism jobs are badly paid and seasonal
2) traffic congestion inconviniences local people
3) tourist behaviour offends locals
What are negative ENVIRONMENTAL impacts of mass tourism?
1) transport releases greenhouse gasses cause global warming
2) increased litter causes pollution (increased sewage/ pollution)
3) destruction of natural habitats (boats damage coral reefs)
What are 3 ways to reduce negative impacts of mass tourism?
1) improving public transport reduces congestion and pollution
2) Limiting number of people visiting sensitive environments reduces damage
3) Providing bins to reduce litter
How is torism maintained?
1) Build new facilities or improve existing ones
2) reduce tourist impacts which make the area less attractive
3) advertise and market area to attract new tourists
4) improve transport infrastructure, quicker and easier to access area
5) offer new activities
6) cheaper to visit
Case study of mass tourism: main attractions
Jamacia, Kingston (capital) main tourist destination with 17 mile beach and blue mountains national park.
Casestudy of mass tourism: advantages
1) increased income
2) growth of community tourism
3) eco-lodges being built
Case study of mass tourism: disadvantages
1) all income goes to foreign companies (Hilton, Thomas Cook)
2) not giving an authentic look (is fake)
3) litter
