Adventure Tourism Flashcards

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Why is there risk in adventure tourism?

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It involves physical activities that will involve some risk along with it.

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Why do some people still go for adventure tourism even though it has a lot of risk?

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  • A new type of holiday involves ‘adrenaline rush’ attracts a lot of adrenaline junkies- people who are addicted to high risk adventure experiences.
  • The element of fear and tension make the experience more worthwhile and memorable.
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Who are more likely to go for adventure tourism?

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Youths between the age 16 -34 are more likely to go for this type of tourism.

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How are adventure tourism holidays offered?

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  • Usually it is not offered in packaged holidays- most of them are on an independent basis.
  • Operators for adventure tourism usually cater for small groups in order to make profit.
  • Self-catering accommodation and camping is more likely to be offered with adventure tourism.
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List and explain the two types of adventure tourism

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i) Soft adventure tourism
- Associated with activities that do not involve the element of danger and are reasonably safe to do.
- Does not require any beforehand experience and has low risk.
ii) Hard adventure tourism
- Associated with activities that involve risk and challenge.
- Requires beforehand experience and skills and has high risk
- May be conducted in remote areas, away from the crowd.

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Give examples for the two types of adventure tourism

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i) Soft adventure tourism
- Low level hiking
- Rambling
- Bird watching
ii) Hard adventure tourism
- Scuba diving
- White water rafting
- Canyoning

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What is adventure tourism?

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Holiday visits that involve participation in active, vigorous or extreme activities.

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Why is adventure tourism becoming popular?

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  • Growing interest in healthy lifestyle.
  • New destinations open up which offer adventure tourism activities.
  • Fashionable image of outdoor sports.
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What does adventure tourism involve?

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  • Travelers who wish to pursue activities that take place in new/exotic travel destinations.
  • Often become first travelers to reach some of the more unusual and difficult destinations.
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When does Adventure Tourism Activities (ATAs) occur?

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  • Adventure holidays: holidays and short breaks where adventure activities are the main purpose of the visit.
  • Holiday participation: during holiday either as the main or secondary activity usually combined with other holiday activities.
  • Day trips: day visits where involvement in adventure activities is the main purpose of the trip.
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List the different ways of minimizing negative impacts of adventure tourism

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  • Pricing mechanism
  • Adopting sustainable principle
  • Carrying capacity
  • Habitat replacement
  • Tourist education
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What is meant by pricing mechanism?

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Target pricing to minimize visitor numbers

Example: rise prices during peak season entrance fees.

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How does adventure tourism benefit the locals?

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Revenue created from adventure tourism can be invested back into the local community by providing jobs and sustaining small businesses.

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Explain adopting sustainable principles in adventure tourism

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Making sure that all relevant stakeholders are involved.

Example: local community and government

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What are the good sustainable practices?

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  • Involving local community and other stakeholders in decision-making.
  • Provide employment in the local community and making sure that money is circulating within the community.
  • Example: no leakage
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What is meant by carrying capacity?

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The number of individuals who can be supported in a given area within the natural resource limits and without degrading the natural, social, cultural and economic environment for present and future generation.

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How is carrying capacity reduced?

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By using pricing mechanism and zoning of sensitive areas.

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What is meant by habitat replacement?

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Initiate activities to replant affected areas and protect endangered sections through zoning.

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What is meant by tourist education?

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Educating tourists on cultural practices and good behavior to ensure a good relationship with the local community.

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List the different ways to educate tourists

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  • Advertisements
  • Leaflets
  • Brochures
  • Internet