The 4 Tourism Case Studies

Question 0

Name the 7 stages of the Butler Model

Answer 0

Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation, Decline and Rejuvenation ( Even I Don’t Consider Shagging Daniel Radcliffe)

Question 1

What was the Gay Blackpool Proposal?

Answer 1

Blackpool has embraced the gay community and has marketed itself as a top destination for gay holidays with an exciting gay scene

Question 2

Why do people go to Antarctica? (3 main reasons)

Answer 2

Animals ( endangered species), weather (adventure tourists), scenery (filmography and photography crews)

Question 3

What were the 5 proposals to rejuvenate Blackpool?

Answer 3

The Super Casino, Regeneration of Lights, Love, from Blackpool, Gay Blackpool and Regenerating Pleasure Beach

Question 4

What was the Super Casino Proposal?

Answer 4

In 2007 plans were made to build a super casino to pull in tourists- Las Vegas of the North. Declined in 2008 and went to Manchester

Question 5

What is our Ecotourism case study?

Answer 5

Kigio Conservancy, Rift Valley, Kenya

Question 6

What was the regeneration of Pleasure Beach?

Answer 6

Blackpool keeps adding attritions to Pleasure Beach. The Big One, until 2001 was the fastest rollercoaster in the world- embracing day-trippers

Question 7

What was the main impact of tourism in Antarctica?

Answer 7

In 2007 M/V Explorer hit an ice berg and sank, it carried diesel, oil and gasoline. The oil-slick covered 1.5km squared of ice and had a severe impact on the fragile eco-system

Question 8

What are the 6 top tourist destinations?

Answer 8

France, Spain, the USA, China, Italy and the UK

Question 9

What was the Regeneration of the Lights Proposal?

Answer 9

Regeneration, by Light Project was introduced in 2007 and it included: Blackpool tower laser and Brilliance Street displays

Question 10

What is the Extreme Environment case study?

Answer 10

Antarctica

Question 11

What are the negative effects of tourism in Kenya?

Answer 11

Inconsistent income because tourist numbers fluctuate depending on the season, wildlife disturbed and income goes straight to foreign hotel chains (Stacey Dooley)

Question 12

What is the UK Costal Resort case study

Answer 12

Blackpool

Question 13

How did the IAATO and SSSI cope with tourists in Antarctica?

Answer 13

Stick guidelines to limit size of ships below 500 people. No going within 5m of penguins, no dropping littler, no food or drink, must stay 20m within the ship at all times, stay away from scientific research centres and don’t step on the lichen

Question 14

What are the attractions of Kenya?

Answer 14

Hot climate, safari holidays and cultural experiences (Masai tribe)

Question 15

What is the Tropical/ Mass tourist area case study?

Answer 15

Kenya

Question 16

What are the positive effects of tourism in Kenya?

Answer 16

Money for the inhabitants and holiday workers, more jobs, demand for food so farmers have in more work and money and national parks are created

Question 17

What are the sustainable methods of the Kigio Conservancy?(4)

Answer 17

Accommodation using materials from the forrest (thatch, timber)
Not electricity used
Works with schools to raise money for new classrooms and projects
Partnerships with conservation organisations- Tusk Trust
Employs locals
Looking after orphaned wildlife

Question 18

What was the Love, from Blackpool Proposal?

Answer 18

Blackpool created an online videos to mark it as the Paris of the North- filmed in a Parisian style tried to attract couples