Global Tourism Keywords Flashcards
Package holiday
A tour where transport, accodation and food are all included in one price
Tourism
The short term movement of people to the places away from where they live and work
Long haul
A flight over a long distance, usually taking more than three hours
Short haul
A short distance flight of less than three hours
Mass toursim
Large numbers of people visiting the same area
Specialist holiday
Holidays based in a particular area, interest or activity
Fair trade tourism
Make sure the benefits go directly to those whose land, natural resources, work, knowledge and culture are being used
Event tourism
Travel based on a particular event to an area such as the London 2012 Olympic Games
Wilderness
An underdeveloped and isolated environment
Infrastructure
Basic networks such as transport, power supplies and telecommunities
Heritage tourism
Visiting historical aspects of a country
European City of Culture
A city designated by the European Union for one year
Gross national income
A way of measuring the wealth of a country
Economic activity
All the businesses and activities that create wealth for a country
Development indicators
Health, wealth and social statistics that show the level of development of a country
Exploitation
The misuse of people or resources of an area
Development gap
The difference between rich and poor
Volatility
When something is apt to very quick change
Boycott
Showing your disapproval by refusing to go somewhere
Multiplier effect
Increased spending in one part if the economy generating spending in another
Conflict
The result of contrasting demands between people
Honeypot
An area which is attractive to tourists attracting large numbers of visitors
National parks
Areas set aside to protect the landscape so that it can be enjoyed by visitors now and in the future
Resident population
The permanent population living in an area
Pollution
Damage caused to water, air or scenery
Water table
The upper level of water underground
Greenhouse gases
Gases from burning fossil fuels that pollute the air and add to the problem of global warming
Sustainable
Meeting the needs of the present population without dampening the environment and local community
Ecotourism
Holidays that do little or no damage to the natural environment and local tourism
Corporate responsibility
How a company magnates its impact in the local communities and the environment
Indigenous
Naturally occurring in a particular place
Community tourism
Tourism that has close contact with and mainly benefits local communities
Biodiversity
The number and variety of plant and animal species that live in a particular area
