Chapter 3

Question 1

Describe the socio-cultural impact of tourism

Answer 1

It can be both positive and negative; it helps both parties understand each other’s cultures, and promotes peace between them

Question 2

Why do people travel?

Answer 2

Enlightenment, education, beauty, nature, religion, indulgence, sports, festivals, shopping, fun, ecotourism, attractions

Question 3

what is sustainable tourism?

Answer 3

a broad based obligation on society and on federal, state, and local governments to improve the quality of the environment through tourism

Question 4

what is cultural tourism?

Answer 4

tourism that is motivated wholly or in part by interest in the historical, artistic, scientific, or lifestyle/heritage offerings of a community, region, group, or institution.

Question 5

what is ecotourism?

Answer 5

usually refers to the individual; responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of the local people