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TOURISM Flashcards

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Tourist

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A tourist is an individual who travels to a destination away from their usual place of residence for leisure, exploration, and recreational purposes.

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Sustainable tourism

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Sustainable tourism involves traveling thoughtfully, considering the environment, culture, and community for a better future.

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Tourism

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Temporary movement of people away from the places where they normally work and live. This movement can be for business, leisure or cultural purposes and it involves a stay of more than 24 hours but less than one year.

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Ecotourism

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Tourism that involves responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

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Medical Tourism

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involves people travelling to overseas destinations for medical care and procedures.

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What are the 3 motivations for Tourism

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business, leisure or cultural

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What are 4 reasons tourism has increased in the last 50 years?

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Time (Takes only 20 hours by plane to Europe, whereas 40 years ago it would take 6 weeks)
Price (Airlines and tour companies offer cut-down prices and the competitive market allows for cheaper prices)
Increased awareness and knowledge of the world
The desire to see new places and cultures has increased
The travelling public has more disposable income and more leisure time

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What are the four kinds of tourists?

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Organised Mass Tourist, Individual Mass Tourist, The Explorer, The Drifter

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Characteristics of Organised Mass Tourist

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Least adventurous
Purchases a package with a fixed itinerary
Does not venture from the hotel complex alone; is divorced from the local community
Makes few decisions about the holiday

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Characteristics of Individual Mass Tourist

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Similar to the organised mass tourist and generally purchases a package
Maintains some control over their itinerary
Uses accommodation as a base and may take side tours or hire a car

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Characteristics of The Explorer

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Arranges their own trip
May go off the beaten track but still wants comfortable accommodation
Is motivated to associate with local communities and may try to speak the local language

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Characteristics of The Drifter

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Identifies with local community and may live and work within it
Shuns contact with tourists and tourist hotspots
Takes risks in seeking out new experiences, cultures and places

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Positives of Tourism

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Increased employment for locals
Improves health care
Increase awareness to protect the environment
Encourages the restoration of historic sites
Increased infrastructure
More opportunities for women

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Negatives of Tourism

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High cost of living for locals
Over tourism
There is an excessive waste generated
Increased crime rate
Damage to the environment

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Define soft sport tourism

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Tourism in which someone participates in recreational and leisure activities, such as skiing, fishing and hiking, as an incidental part of their travel

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Define hard sport tourism

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Tourism in which someone travels to either actively participate in or watch a competitive sport as the main reason for their travel.

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Define sports tourism

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Sports tourism refers to travelling for the purpose of participating in or watching sports events. This type of tourism can include everything from taking part in a local marathon or triathlon to attending a major sporting event such as the Olympics or World Cup.

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Positive Social Impacts of Tourism

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Cultural Exchange and Understanding
Employment Opportunities
Preservation of Heritage and Environment
Infrastructure Development

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Ecological Impacts of Tourism

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However, it can also have significant ecological impacts on the areas that attract visitors. The negative impacts of tourism on the environment can include:

damage to natural habitats
pollution of water sources
disruption of wildlife.

For example, increased foot traffic in sensitive areas can lead to erosion and destruction of vegetation, which can have a domino effect on the local ecosystem. Additionally, tourism can contribute to pollution through improper waste disposal and the use of motorized vehicles.

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Negative Social Impacts of Tourism

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Cultural commodification
Displacement of locals
Strain on resources and infrastructure

Geography Term 3 2023 (4 decks)

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