Definitions Flashcards
What is environmental sustainability?
Responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources and allow for long-term environmental quality.
Environmental sustainability is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and ensuring resources are available for future generations.
What defines economic viability?
A project is economically viable if the economic benefits of the project exceed its economic costs, when analyzed for society as a whole.
This analysis often includes factors such as job creation, tax revenue, and community benefits.
What is socio-cultural value?
The significance of traditions, society and culture to a place or thing.
Socio-cultural value can influence tourism and conservation efforts.
What is disposable income?
The amount of money available to a person after taxes and ongoing expenses have been met.
Higher disposable income often leads to increased spending on travel and leisure activities.
What does infrastructure refer to in a tourism context?
Accommodation, event venues, park facilities, dining and entertaining precincts.
Good infrastructure is essential for supporting tourism and enhancing visitor experiences.
What is tourist leakage?
When revenue generated by tourism is lost to outside economies.
This can happen when tourists spend money in areas not benefiting the local economy.
What constitutes direct employment in tourism?
Direct employment is generated directly from the consumption or spending of visitors and government. This involves, for example, the travel agent, the taxi driver etc.
Direct employment is crucial for local economies reliant on tourism.
What is indirect employment?
People employed in industries created as a consequence of the tourism industry.
This includes various sectors that support tourism, such as retail and healthcare.
What are World Heritage sites?
Places of outstanding universal value to humanity.
These sites are recognized by UNESCO and are often key attractions for tourists.
How is tourism defined?
The commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest.
This includes various forms of travel, accommodations, and activities that cater to tourists.
Who is considered a tourist?
People who stay in places outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours but not more than one consecutive year.
This definition distinguishes tourists from day-trippers and transient visitors.
What is eco-tourism?
Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the wellbeing of the local people and involves interpretation and education.
Eco-tourism promotes sustainable practices and environmental conservation.
What defines a domestic tourist?
A person who travels within a country of residence or participates in tourism (83% of tourist arrivals worldwide).
Domestic tourism plays a significant role in many economies.
What is an international tourist?
Travel outside a tourist’s own country.
International tourism can significantly boost local economies through foreign spending.
What does travel refer to?
Movement of tourists from one location to another.
Travel can encompass various modes of transportation, including air, land, and sea.
What is dark tourism?
Travelling to sites associated with conflict, tragedy and death.
Dark tourism includes visits to battlefields, memorials, and museums that commemorate tragic events.
What is back packing?
Travellers carrying nearly all their holiday needs in a backpack.
Backpacking is often associated with low-cost, mobile and independent travel.
What does travel cruising entail?
Traveling on an ocean-going vessel between ports or returning to port of origin.
Cruises are popular for providing all-inclusive travel experiences.
What is media tourism?
Travelling to see places featured in films, television, experience concerts and performances.
Media tourism leverages popular culture to attract visitors.
What is heritage tourism?
Travelling to a place to experience different cultures and history, includes visiting heritage listed sites, artefacts and old buildings.
Heritage tourism often emphasizes educational experiences.
What does MICE stand for?
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events that create specialised facilities such as conference centres mostly for business people.
MICE tourism is a significant segment of the travel industry focused on business-related travel.
