E.3 tourism and sport on the international scale. Flashcards
what are some examples of infrastructure that was build for the 2012 Olympics?
Westfield shopping centre.
the bullet train.
the olympic stadium (hold capacity of 80000)
the olympic park
can you list of the main benefits of the UK hold the 2012 Olympics?
legacy.- inspires children to participate In sport and gives uk good international reputation.
property value- increases due to new translations being built. b&bs can put up their prices.
tranport invprovments- bullet train will be left after tourists leave.
employment- Westfield, security, builders.
use of brownfield sights- regernation of ruff areas in city, might move out crime and re-generate the land and naberhood.
can you list the cons of the UK holding the 2012 olympics?
involuntary tax increase- people can’t afford and have to move out of London.
rent goes up.
social hosing relocation.
business disruption.
impermeable land of new infastucutre leads to more flooding.
co2 immisons.
what is niche tourism?
Niche tourism refers to the specialized and unique forms of tourism that cater to specific interests, hobbies, or lifestyles of travelers.
These are tourism activities that are outside of the mainstream or mass tourism experiences.
what are the types niche tourism you need to be aware of?
adventure tourism, movie location tourism and heritage tourism.
what do these niche tourism strategies have in common?
they have a global sphere of influence even if they cater to a small amount of people.
what is adventure tourism?
This is a type of niche tourism whereby the tourists travel to remote areas or physically challenging environments that are sometimes dangerous to the tourists. This may include:
Travels to Mt Everest, Nepal. Embarking on a trip to this summit cost about $50,000.
Visit to Antarctica
Sahara Tour
what is the main benefit about adventure tourism?
adventure tourism also protects the natural environment in a sustainable way because most of the tourists are well educated and, according to the world tourism organization, over half of the adventure tourists are women. (however think about the carbon footprint of getting to these locations)
what is movie tourism?
This is a form of tourism that takes place in areas where popular movies have been shot;
what is heritage tourism?
It refers to travel to experience a places artefacts, historic sites or indigenous people. It is sometimes referred to as historical tourism.
what are some advantages of niche tourism?
It is environmentally friendly, as it causes less pollution due to the limited number of people involved
It benefits the local population
Tourists are able to maximize the benefits of their tourist experience
what are some disadvantages of niche tourism?
It can be dangerous because it sometimes involves extreme and risky activities
It can be expensive
They are more like to be exposed to various attacks by criminals
what is a TNC?
A TNC is a company that has branches in many parts of the world but has its headquarters in a developed country.
why do TNCs promote international tourist destinations? and give examples of countries.
because In many developing countries, where TNCs are found, tourism is used as a national strategy to promote development.
Examples of these countries include Kenya, Ghana, Thailand and the Maldives.
what are the benefits of TNC investments?
Offer employment opportunities e.g as tour guides, drivers etc
Increase in government revenue through the payment of company taxes
Increase in foreign direct investment
It helps to boost the country’s foreign exchange reserve, thus helping to stabilize the country’s currency against international currencies.
TNCs help to advertise a country’s tourist potential.
TNCs help to develop the skills of the local people through skills training