Global tourism

Question 1

What is a global event?

Answer 1

A global event is an organised event involving people from countries from around the world.

Question 2

Name five types of sporting events

Answer 2

• The Olympic Games is the largest sporting event in the world.
• The FIFA Soccer World Cup is the second largest sporting event in the world.
• The Tour de France cycling event is the third largest sporting event in the world and is held
  mainly in France.
• Wimbledon is a prestigious annual international tennis championship played in the London
  suburb of Wimbledon.
• The Comrades Marathon is the world’s largest ultra-marathon. It takes place annually in May
  or June between Pietermaritzburg and Durban in KwaZulu-Natal

Question 3

Name three other events that are global?

Answer 3

The G8 Summit: Summits on climate change Tourism Indaba

Question 4

Name 3 positive effects of global events on international tourism

Answer 4

• Short term economic benefits include higher spending at hotels,
  restaurants and shops, and the creation of temporary jobs
• Longer-term economic benefits include increased international tourism and increased
  investment resulting from improved global name recognition due to media coverage.
• Creates a positive impact on the long term association people have with the host

Question 5

Name three negative impacts of global tourism on international tourism

Answer 5

• It might take a long time for the country to pay off the debt incurred in hosting the event.
• Facilities, such as sports stadiums, that are especially built for the event may not be suitable
  for domestic use after the event.
• Other facilities built to host the international tourists who attended the event may stand
  empty if the number of tourists declines after the event

Question 6

what is the impact of hosting a global event on the host country

Answer 6

during a global event foreign tourists displace
local tourists from the most popular tourist attractions.

Question 7

What is the impact of hosting a global event on the host country (positive)

Answer 7

• Generation of foreign exchange income
• Investment
• The multiplier effect as money spent by a tourist circulates through the economy
• Development of infrastructure in the host country
• Job creation
• Future growth in international tourism

Question 8

what is the negative impact of hosting a global event on the economy of a host country

Answer 8

• Facilities built for the event, may not be suitable for domestic use after the event
• During the event, domestic tourism in the host country normally slows down
• Pollution of areas in and around the places used during the event
• Possible security risks
• It might take a long time for the country to pay off this debt
• Construction workers involved in building roads and other facilities in preparation for the
  event could lose their jobs once the construction work is completed