Global events of international significance

Question 1

Provide 3 examples of global events

Answer 1

sporting events, political events, summits

Question 2

What is the host nation

Answer 2

The country in which the event is taking place

Question 3

Provide 3 examples of global supporting events

Answer 3

Fifa soccer world cup, tour de France, Wimbledon

Question 4

Name 5 positive impacts of global events on INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

Answer 4

infrastructure improvement, job creation, bring awareness to culture, feeling of national pride, improved international relations

Question 5

Name 4 negative impacts of global events on international tourism

Answer 5

increase in crime, pollution, price increases, the disintegration of culture

Question 6

name 4 impacts of hosting a global event on domestic tourism in the host country

Answer 6

the influx of tourists, nation-building, motivation for implementing environmental practices, upgrading attractions.

Question 7

impact of hosting a global event on the economy of the host country

Answer 7

upgrading and improving facilities, increase in provision of accommodation, increase GDP

Question 8

Name 5 major benefits for the economy of the host country hosting a global event

Answer 8

improved infastructure, upgraded tourist facilities, improved global status, foreign business, investers

Question 9

Explain how it is possible for the host nation to land up in debt

Answer 9

too much money is spent and there isn’t the expected amount of turn out

Question 10

name 5 negative impacts that can fall onto a host country after they have hosted a global event

Answer 10

can cause debt, facilities wasted, less bookings, job loss, misbehaving visitors, noise pollution

Question 11

Explain the Multiplier effect

Answer 11

how many times money spent by a tourist circulates through a country’s economy.