Introduction Flashcards
What is a tourist?
Some who visits a place for more than 24 hours, but less than a year
What age group travels the most frequently? The second most?
24-34 and 55-65
Why do these age groups travel the most?
24-34 Honeymoon, business, adventure,
55-56 time, money, kids no longer live at home,
What is the most popular time of year for Canadians to travel?
Winter
What is the most popular time of the year for people to visit Canada?
Summer
What are the top three tourist destinations in the world?
1) France 2) Spain 3) United States
What are three reasons people travel?
Different cultures
Adventure
Visiting family and friends
Relaxation
Change
Escape 9-5
Business
Education
Honeymoon
What are three travel barriers?
Time
Money
Responsibly
Family stage
What are three jobs associated with the tourism industry?
Pilot
Travel agent
Flight Attendant
Hotel workers
What are some factors affecting tourism?
Economy - when times are good, more people travel because they have more discretionary income
Technological impacts - methods of transportation have become faster and more fuel efficient. Developments in information technology means that travel options and arrangements can be made almost instantly.
Political stability - people tend to stay away from areas of political unrest (wars, terrorism, high crime rates..)
Demography - the scientific study of human populations including their size, composition, movement, growth rates, distribution, or density.
Natural disasters and hazards- floods, droughts, hurricanes, volcanoes…
Pandemics- diseases, viruses…
Who travels?
People with time and money
People with education and knowledge
Most people who travel come from well off developed countries (North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia)
