Tourism Flashcards
What is the definition of a global event?
It is an event organized that is recurring
What kind of events do you get?
-Political
-Sporting
-Social
-Summit
-Business
-Conferences
What is another name for a trade and travel show?
Tourism Indaba
Who falls part of global events?
-Spectators
-Participants
-Representitives
-Media
-Caters
-Planners
What is the purpose of global events?
To market,build contracts,create beneficial benefis
What falls under Sporting events?
Olympic games and tournaments
What falls under Social events?
Mueic festivals, beauty pageants and royal family functions
What falls under Summit events?
Cultural Adaption Summit 2021, Health Aid(World Health Summit) , G7 and Climate Change Summit
What is G7?
What are political Situations?
It is a sutuation where deeds are used to orove a point and illustrate power and it linked to polotical circumstances
What are yhe 4 headings under political situations?
1)Cival War
2)Protests and Demonstrations
3Unrest
4)Terrorism
Give exapmles for each heading
Cival War:
Libya,Egypt,Kenya and Samalia
Protests and Demonstrations:
SAA; the salary increase in 2019,Weatrrn Cape and British Airways in 2010-2014
Unrest:
Strikes,arson,vandalism and roadblocks
Terrorism:
Paris attacks in 2015,911 in 2001 and the Twin Towers
What are Unforeseen Circumstances?
Are things that happen without warning which cause economic upset
Give examples of U.C. and give a description of each
Tsunami; effeacts incoming and outgoing traffic, lessens regional tourism, lessens need for tourism and airlines change time tables
Ebola; 2014
Covid;2019-2021
Yellow Fever
SARS
Bird Flue
Swine Flue
What are Natural Disasters? What are the disadvantages of it?
Things caused by natural forces. People die, the eradication of the environment, destruction of fauna and flora and destruction of infrastructure
What are examples of it
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Hurricanes
Typhoons
Fires
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Landslides
What happens if there is an accident?
It becomes world news
What is evomomic upheavel?
It is financial problems that causes low visitir numbers where loans are needed and if the loans aren’t efficient then it causes a close-down
What is the name for the organization for worldwide health?
WHO
What does above mentioned organization do?
It contols health issues and arranges preventative meawures and informs public of outbreaks. They give health advice tips
What is a health certificate?
It is a certificate signed by a health authority
What is a travel clinic?
They specialize in diseases, outbreaks and infections. Give free advuce on travel and health requirements and also gives vaccinations and health certificates
How long before you travel must you isolate yourself for travelling with a vaccination program?
6 weeks before departure
What is the required and recommend vaccination?
Required:Yellow Fever
Recommend:Hepatitis
What are the saferty measures?
-Drink bottled waterfor in case of cholera or Malaysia
-Wear sunscreen fir heart stoke and sun burn
-Have preventative medication for flu, diarrhea and headaches
What are the order of travel documents you get in order of importance?
1)Passport
2)VISA
3)Health certificate
4)International Drivers Permit
What Channels do you get? Describe use for each
Red:
Pay tax
It is preferred
Honest to limitations
Green:
It is a gamble
Right to be pulled over
Things can be conficicated
Jail time
May not have anything that exceeds the limitations
What are the allowances on a airplane?
Cigarettes: 200 ( 1 carton per person)
Cigars: 20
Pipe tobacco: 250g
Alcohol:2l of wine
:1l of hard liquor
Perfume(EDP): 50ml
- oilbase
Toilet(EDT): 250ml
- waterbase
What are prohibited goods?
Drugs
Weapons
Bombs
Lighter fluid
Counerfeit goods
Copyright
Exotic animal clothing
What are the 8 factors contributing to success?
1)Marketing
2)Sustainable and responsible managemnet and plans
3)Efficient and ehtical behavior of staff
4)Positive visitor experience
5)General upkeep of facility
6)Safety and crime prevention
7)Disabled people
8)Universal access
Give a description of the 8 factors?
1)Marketing; it is the value for money experience
2)Sustainable and responsible managemnet and plans; it includes Social( job creation,CSI and wages), Economic( locally bought) and Environmental
(recycling)
3)Efficient and ehtical behavior of staff; training,qualification
4)Positive visitor experience; it is the positice ratings, the positive word of mouth
5)General upkeep of facility; the landscaping, dustbins, outside and inside interior
6)Safety and crime prevention
7)Disabled people
8)Universal access
