Leisure, Sport and Tourism Flashcards
International sporting event defenition
An internationally recognised sport governed by an international sports federation such as the olympics or world cup
Pros of hosting a world sporting event (social and economics)
Prestige and reputation boost that the host country gains from it. - increases tourism, boosts economy and provides a competitive advantage in global markets.
Paris olympics consisted of equal representation of male and female athletes, (also had other initiatives aiming towards inclusion of people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people and refugees) - inclusive society.
Jobs that are created or boosted by the tourism and work from hosting - reduces unemployment and boosts tourism - shown in Qatar.
30,000 people in France were trained in new skills for future career opportunities.
Infrastructure which is built in anticipation of the event - Also is beneficial to locals in the long term
Cons of hosting a world sporting event (social and economics)
In the Qatar world cup, workers were forced to work in harsh conditions such as temperatures above 40 degrees and little water and safety measures. This impacted the future standards for workers as these conditions were accepted
Investments may not be equally distributed within the country, as was seen in France. The investments were concentrated in Paris and, consequently, other parts of the country which needed the investments more were neglected.
What does leisure look like in LICs? (e.g. Sudan)
Not much time for leisure - lots of time spent on survival related tasks e.g. collecting water.
Limited resources available - activities such as dancing taken up
Children often find ways to play whilst they are working e.g. play fighting whilst herding animals.
What does leisure look like in MICs? (e.g. China)
Reading, watching TV, increased internet usage.
Facilities like table tennis tables are being built and increasingly used.
Sports becoming more popular such as cycling and swimming
However many migrant workers work too long to have time for leisure activites - also not much disposable income
Government invests in sports and training athletes - very successful in olympics
What does leisure look like in HICs? (e.g. USA)
Early 21st century there is a trend towards more leisure being provided within the home environment - less team activites and going to cinemas; more jogging and staying in to watch movies.
Lots of time for leisure with a shorter working week (generally)
What is burning man festival
A festival which celebrates art, community, self-reliance and self-expression and lasts for a week.
Where is burning man located?
Black rock desert in northwest Nevada
18km² site used by Burning Man for the festival
just 2 miles from Reno in Gerlach.
The playa is an alkaline dust flat
Advantages of the site used for burning man
Far from lots of civilization so it does not create noise or visual pollution - rural area - also not a lot of distractions since there is no cell service
Water comes from surrounding towns and cities, such as Reno. - this provides revenue for cities and towns, contributing to the economy
Money earned from people buying ice is donated to charities like lovelock food bank in northern nevada
Large, wide space, beautiful nature acts as a backdrop.
Disavantages of the site used for burning man
Vehicle traffic can cause damage to surface of the playa and increase likelihood of dust storms
Remote area - limited access - only one road in
In 2022 there were 8 hour queues to get away from the site.
Extreme weather conditions can be very uncomfortable for atendees
Positive impacts to surrounding area of burning man
Leave no trace aims. - reduces effect on environment. Also there is a Playa restoration team which cleans up MOOP afterwards.
Water comes from surrounding towns and cities, such as Reno. - this provides revenue for cities and towns, contributing to the economy
Money earned from people buying ice is donated to charities like lovelock food bank in northern nevada
Negative impacts to surrounding area of burning man
Rubbish and even camping vehicles are dumped in surrounding areas like Reno.
In 2022 there were 8 hour queues to get away from the site.
Vehicle traffic can cause damage to surface of the playa and increase likelihood of dust storms
Human development processes Definition
the ways in which humans, societies and nations grow over time, including social, technological, economic and political developments
Why has there been an increase in global tourism recently?
Growing accessibility of flights / other transportation like trains and cruises, as well as the cheapness of travelling now compared to the past. This means that a larger number of people can afford to travel regularly, since things like budget airlines e.g. easyjet have emerged due to cheaper fuel prices.
Countries in the EU which are part of the Schengen agreement don’t require passport control when travelling between them, which makes tourism much easier.
The rise of the internet and social media has allowed influencers to promote certain locations and it has made booking online very easy for consumers.
Adventure tourism case study
What?
Why?
Who?
Benefits?
Costs?
Why does it have a global sphere of influence?
New Zealand - Bunjee jumping, sky walks etc.
WHAT? - Involves travelling to a remote area and some level of perceived / sometimes real risk. E.g. hiking, mountain climbing
WHY? - People seeking an adrenaline rush want to do something dangerous.
Improvements in transport increase accessibility to remote areas e.g. Greenland
WHO? - Rich people, over half are women
BENEFITS? - Attracts high value customers
Supports local economies more than mass tourism- 66% stays in local destination
Encourages sustainable practices- involves local communities, supports local businesses, and promotes environmental protection
COSTS? - Risk of death or serious injury
Companies liable to lawsuits.
WHY GLOBAL S OF I? - Attracts rich people who are willing to travel across the world for an adrenaline rush.
