Political situations and unforeseen circumstances Flashcards
what are 4 things that tourists want to make sure are okay before travelling to a country
political unrest, natural disasters, disease, crime
What defines a political situation
a situation that is connected to the government
why do tourists tend to avoid countires w political unstableness
threat to there security and safety
Why do foreign office websites warn citizens about travelling to certain countries
To protect and warn there citizens
Explain how a civil war will impact a countries tourism sector
The countires tourism sector will be destoyed as the rates of tourism will greatly decline.
Why do an increase in terrorism rates cause a decrease in tourism
People are terrified to travel somewhere where there safety is potentially vulnerbale
explain why 1 countries unpredicatable condition within the SADC can affect other SADC countries tourism levels
The media often groups SADC and it can put off tourists
Why should tourists take out insurance
It protects them financially against any changed in there plans or there own safety
Name 4 examples of unforeseen occurrences that effect tourism
Tsunami’s, earthquakes, Floods, Diseases
explain the effect tsunami’s have on international tourism
effects coastline mostly which is often where resorts are, tourism facilities destroyed, economy destoyed
Impact that earthquakes have on international tourism
travel warnings issued, airlines reduced flights, railways destroyed, tourism reduced, infrastructure destoyed
what does SARS stand for
Severe accute respiratory syndrome
Why would tourists be put off going into an area that is considered high risk for Malaria
Having to take prophylactic medication can be unpleasant, people with chronic illness are too at risk and ITN’S can be an irritation
What is yellow fever
Viral disease spread by mosquitos
Where are yellow fever hotspots
Central South america, certain parts of equatorial africa
