The growth of tourism Flashcards
What are natural features that grow tourism?
Attractive scenery Sandy beaches Safe warm seas with lack of currents Large waves Ecosystems and wildlife Fossils exposed by cliffs e.g Jurassic coast in dorset
How can deep water help tourism?
Deep water ports allow cruise ships to enter the port.
How can rebranding and marketing coastal resorts help?
A rebranding of the areas can attract tourists as the area becomes more glamourous for example Blackpool rebranding and redeveloping its town
How can TV shows help?
TV shows encourage people to visit the places the shows were filmed in for example Broadchurch furst shown in 2013 watched by 10 million people and in 2014 customer numbers went up by 70%
How can tourism benefit a town?
More money for the area
More services
Better infrastructure to accommodate tourists
How can Tourism have negative impacts on the environment?
Footpath erosion
Damage to ecosystems
Unsustainable demand of water
How can tourism negatively impact infrastructure
Traffic congestion
How can tourism negatively impact areas residentially
An increase in second homes means less room for locals to move in (local children growing up)
Why do facilities not cater for locals?
They’re only open during tourism seasons
What are some socio-cultural changes due to tourism?
Commercialisation of local culture
Locals may resent the influx of tourists and their cultural ideas
How does tourism make area vulnerable?
The areas begin to rely on tourism for their economic activity
Terrorist attack in Tunisia resulted in 25% drop of visitors and mass unemployment which mean a decrease of $1.1 billion the following year.
How can cruise ships have negative impacts on an area?
Effect air quality and no need for services so only dock for short time
How can tourism benefit employment?
Lots of jobs are generated even though some are poorly paid and seasonal, higher paid managerial jobs may go to foreigners such as hotel managers from global hotel chains.
How may people end up living in a coastal tourism area
Relying on providing services to tourists
What happens with money that locals receive?
Spent locally and results in positive multiplier effect.
