In What Ways is Tourism Changing? Flashcards
1
Q
What factors have increased tourism sine 1950s?
A
- Increase life expectancy & early retirements mean more people travel
- Package holidays are easier and affordable
- Easier to Travel
2
Q
Big change in the distance travel due to…
A
- Ski Resorts
- Short Breaks
- Purpose built tourist parts - Centre Parks
- Business Tourism
3
Q
Give a case study to show how tourism is changing?
A
British Seaside Resort
4
Q
Give the stages of Life Cycle Model
A
Stage 1 - Discovery Stage 2 - Development (Thailand) Stage 3 - Consolidation (Cancun) Stage 4 - Stagnation (Spanish Costas) Stage 5 - Decline (Barry) Stage 6 - Rejuvenation (Majorca)
5
Q
What happened in 1700s in British Seaside Resorts?
A
Discovery
6
Q
What happened in 1800s in British Seaside Resorts?
A
Mass tourism, Railways - Blackpool
7
Q
What happened in 1950s in British Seaside Resorts?
A
Consolidation
8
Q
What happened in 1970s in British Seaside Resorts?
A
Stagnation due to competition e.g. Benidorm
9
Q
What happened in 1980s in British Seaside Resorts?
A
Decline - British Weather
10
Q
What happened in 1990s in British Seaside Resorts?
A
Rejuvenation - Blackpool Illuminations
