Lecture 10/26

Question 1

Tourism

Answer 1

comprises the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes

Question 2

Why does tourism matter

Answer 2

1/10 jobs
1.6 trillion in exports
10% of the world’s GDP
7% of the worlds exports
30% of services exports

Question 3

Identify the negative impacts of tourism

Answer 3

–Economic dependence on tourism makes economic and livelihoods very susceptible to fluctuations
–May prevent members of a community from being able to access their own cultural and natural treasures
–Ourtoruism puts severe pressure on local infrastructure and community and environmental resources
–Instances of litter, graffiti, theft, and other types of damage are high at tourist sites
–Tourism fuels globalization and the demand for western lifestyles
–Tourism creates many negative environmental impacts including pollution from transportation and destruction of habitat

Question 4

Sustainable tourism

Answer 4

takes full account of its current and culture economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities

Question 5

Adavmtages

Answer 5

supports community livelihoods
consevres natural resources
protect cultural heritage
increases peace and understanding

Question 6

Ehtical issues

Answer 6

Vacation Post Disaster
Sacred Ground and Dark Tourism
Animals
Elephant riding and swimming with dolphins
Geotagging
Orphanages
School Visits
Donations

Question 7

Why allow medical tourists

Answer 7

Money for the hospital
Confusion over qualifications
Cultural feelings of hospitality
Ego
Money for individuals

Question 8

Issues with medical voluntoruism

Answer 8

Burden staff
Get in the way
Patient privacy
Not sustainable
Language barrier and lack of cultural context
Risking injury or death of patients

Question 9

Tips

Answer 9

Look for long term placements
Learn the language and local culture
Build relationships and become part of the community

Question 10

Donts

Answer 10

Do not give medical advice or perform procedures
Do not wear clothing that indicates you are a medical professional
Do not do something questionable because a person in authority told you to