Tourism

Question 1

what is tourism?

Answer 1

tourism in the process of spending time away for pleasure, relaxation or recreation.

Question 2

why has tourism increased? (3 reasons)

Answer 2

Internet: social media, influencers

Transport: more affordable, safer, quicker

Increased population: more people to travel, longer work holidays, people get paid more.

Question 3

Economic positives of tourism

Answer 3

•Create more jobs
•Tourists will spend money in local businesses

Question 4

Negative economic effects of tourism

Answer 4

•lots of jobs are seasonal
•lots of money is taken by MNCs and doesn’t stay in the country

Question 5

Positive social benefits of tourism

Answer 5

•locals can benefit from facilities built for tourists
•people can learn about other cultures when they travel

Question 6

Negative effects of social tourism

Answer 6

•tourists may not local customs
•tourists and locals may clash over issues

Question 7

Positive environmental benefits for tourism

Answer 7

•extra money to spend on protecting environmental sites.

Question 8

Negative environmental impacts of tourism

Answer 8

•tourists can cause increased pollution from transport
•tourists can litter and cause erosion at natural sites that they visit

Question 9

What is ecotourism ?

Answer 9

•responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education

Question 10

How can tourism be better?

Answer 10

-rain water harvesting
-solar panels
-geothermal heating
-organic farming

Question 11

What is mass tourism?

Answer 11

•the movement of a large number of organized tourists to popular holiday destinations for recreational purposes