ch 16 Flashcards
what has proved that tourism is not just for the rich
increased leisure time, improved standard of living, advances in technology
what is contributing to expanding the tourism industry
medical, opportunities to travel, work opportunities
what is tourism accessible to
wider demographic
what destinations are among the top 10 tourism spending
north america, china, western europe
what destinations are among the top 10 tourism spending
north america, china, western europe
where are most hotel chains owned and operated in
united states
why are more australians choosing to travel abroad
increase choice & competition
which state in Australia attracts the most international tourists
new south wales
what is positive about tourism
infrastructure
what is negative about tourism
people being exploited, revenue going to major cooperation, locals being underpaid
what does eco-tourism aim to do
to be sustainable, limit impact of tourism, educate the public
what does cultural tourism result in
mass movement of people over short period of time to come together and celebrate traditions
examples of cultural tourism
chinese new year, thanksgiving
what can nations be left with after hosting a sport
debt
what do travel companies focus on
putting together sporting itineraries
