Tourism Flashcards
Social reasons for tourism growth
More leisure time due to shorter working weeks, early retirement with pensions, holiday entitlement
Development of ICT such as computer booking systems and internet advertising have made organizing holidays easier
Development of all inclusive holiday resorts/ camps
Economic reasons for tourism’s growth
Greater disposable income to spend on holidays due to higher incomes, fewer children, two income families, minimum wage
Favorable exchange rated due to the strength of currencies in MEDCs, has made travel in LEDCs more affordable
Enormous improvements in quality, availability and reliability of transport infrastrucure
Political reasons for tourism growth
Boarder controls are more relaxed, making travel easier
Undesirable local environments and climates encourage people to seek the sun
Many governments encourage the tourism industry
Advertising and tv programs have made people more aware of things to see and do, giving them desire to experience different cultures and landscapes
Advantages of tourism for local people and the environment
Income is generated
Jobs created
Greater market for local producers of food and crafts
Reduces emigration
Foreign currency earnings from ecotourism encourage government to protect the environment
Income can be used to improve local infrastructure and services
Disadvantages of tourism for the local people and. Environment
Increased congestion
Water, air and noise pollution
Many tourism enterprises are foreign owned so profits leave the country
Water consumption increase- leading to shortages
Lack of respect for local customs and religious beliefs causes offense and resentment
Ecotourism
Most appropriate model for LEDCs as in addition to creating wealth, it also focuses on minimum impact for local people and the environment
Involves visiting places to appreciate their scenery, wildlife and culture
Kenya case study
Mountains, grassy planes, sandy beaches (Mombasa), coral reefs, and lots of wildlife - 50 national parks and reserves
Tourism revenue is important to the economy as it provides jobs and Mooney to repay foreign debt and improve local services and infrastructure
On the coats, beaches ares developed for resorts, denying the local people access, while hotels pollute the reefs with sewage and use up water supplies.
In the parks, the nomadic people (Massai), are denied access. Their culture is being lost and soil erosion and harassment is a serious problem due to minibuses going off road
Footsteps lodge
Located in Gambia
Built using local materials, uses solar and wind power, employs local people who profit share, grows its own vegetables, uses grey water to water the garden, composts organic waste and invites local people to sell souvenirs to tourists
