Tourism Flashcards
Areas of natural beauties
The ice age carved out valleys of Ireland; Glendalough, Co. Wicklow.
Areas of seclusion for “peace and tranquility”; Glen of Aherlow
Name 4 reasons you would go and visit somewhere
Areas of natural beauties; the burron
Areas offering recreational and sporting facilities; Croke park
Beaches and coastlines; Venice beach California, portmarnock beach Dublin
Cities; Paris, Rome
Beaches and coast lines
The west, east and coast are more noted for their beaches; Tramore.
The cliffs Moher 750,000 people per year visit them.
Cities
Cork is an excellent centre for (blarney) castles, museums and kinsals is famous for sea food restaurants.
Positives of mass tourism
More tourists more good which means more money for the company eg vat
Locals will get jobs
About 20% of the governments income is raised through tourism.
Negatives of mass tourism
Prices increase for locals
Pollution
Water pollution
Noise pollution
Crime
Because of fights people may be pick pocketed.
Loss of cultural identity as a result of more people speaking English.