Adventure Tourism Flashcards
Why is there risk in adventure tourism?
It involves physical activities that will involve some risk along with it.
Why do some people still go for adventure tourism even though it has a lot of risk?
- 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.
Who are more likely to go for adventure tourism?
Youths between the age 16 -34 are more likely to go for this type of tourism.
How are adventure tourism holidays offered?
- 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.
List and explain the two types of adventure tourism
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.
Give examples for the two types of adventure tourism
i) Soft adventure tourism
- Low level hiking
- Rambling
- Bird watching
ii) Hard adventure tourism
- Scuba diving
- White water rafting
- Canyoning
What is adventure tourism?
Holiday visits that involve participation in active, vigorous or extreme activities.
Why is adventure tourism becoming popular?
- Growing interest in healthy lifestyle.
- New destinations open up which offer adventure tourism activities.
- Fashionable image of outdoor sports.
What does adventure tourism involve?
- 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.
When does Adventure Tourism Activities (ATAs) occur?
- 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.
List the different ways of minimizing negative impacts of adventure tourism
- Pricing mechanism
- Adopting sustainable principle
- Carrying capacity
- Habitat replacement
- Tourist education
What is meant by pricing mechanism?
Target pricing to minimize visitor numbers
Example: rise prices during peak season entrance fees.
How does adventure tourism benefit the locals?
Revenue created from adventure tourism can be invested back into the local community by providing jobs and sustaining small businesses.
Explain adopting sustainable principles in adventure tourism
Making sure that all relevant stakeholders are involved.
Example: local community and government
What are the good sustainable practices?
- 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
