Tourism Flashcards

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What is tourism

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Leisure time spent away from your usual place of residence

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2
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In what sector is tourism located

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Tertiary sector

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3
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What is the tertiary sector

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The tertiary sector involves providing a service. Eg, guide, hotel receptionist

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4
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Why has there been a growth in tourism

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  • There are now more types of transport and are cheaper
  • We have more information about places because advertisement
  • People have more money to spend on vacation
  • Countries are safer
  • More paid holidays
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What is mass tourism

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Mass tourism is where large amounts of people visit a destination

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What are the different types of tourism

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, Ecotourism, sustainable , extreme , urban , sport, medical

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What is sustainable tourism

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Tourism attempting to make a low impact on the environment while helping to generate future employment

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What is extreme tourism

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Travel to dangerous places. Eg mountains, jungles

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What is urban tourism

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A type of tourism where the city is the main destination. Eg weekend to Paris

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What is sport tourism

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Travel which involves observing or participating in a sports event

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What is medical tourism

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Traveling to another place to get medical care.

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12
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What is a honeypot site

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A honeypot site is a location attracting a large number of tourists.

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13
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Why is Toursim in national parks increasing (Lake District)

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  • Offers magnificent and unique landscapes
  • Vast range of things to do
  • Becoming more accesible
  • Wide range of nature reserves
  • The Uk population is increasing
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14
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What are the pros of mass tourism

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  • Brings money
  • More jobs
  • Improves transport systems
  • Diversity, More languages
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15
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What are the cons of mass tourism

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  • Overcrowding

* If a country relies on the economy of tourism and something bad happens the economy will decrease

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16
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What attracts tourists to different areas

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Museums 
Culture 
Food
Shopping
Popularity 
Sites
National parks 
Beaches 
Ocean
17
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Background info on Costa Rica

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Small peaceful democratic country
Central America
Fermes colony of Spain gained independence in 1821
Life expectancy of 78.6

18
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What are the attractions for eco tourists in Costa Rica

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Arenal volcano
Tortugureo National Park 
Manuel Antonio National Park 
Rio pacuare 
Warm temperature
19
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How was Costa Rica encouraged to Eco tourism

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Protecting 25 National areas

20
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Background info of Dubai

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Dubai is located in the UAE
It is located in the Southern shore of the Persian Gulf
Dubai has a subtropical climate
In 1998 only 2 million people visited, now 5 million

21
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What attracts tourists to Dubai

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Burj Khalifa 
Jumeirah mosque 
Sailing 
Beaches 
Ocean
22
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Advantages of tourists being in Dubai

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Bring money for the country, and create more jobs

23
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Disadvantages of tourists being in Dubai

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They create overcrowding and a lot of pollution

24
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Multiplier effect

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Increase in financial income arising from any new injection of spending

25
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What is eco tourism

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Responsible travel to fragile, pristine usually protected areas

26
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Why is tourism important

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It provides jobs, generates an income and locals pay less tax