tourism Flashcards
What is a tourist?
A tourist is someone who travels away from their home for pleasure. This could be for a relaxing beach holiday or an adventure in the jungle.
Tourism can help a country’s economy and infrastructure, what is infrastructure?
The basic structure needed for an area to function, for example roads and communication.
What does tourism provide for people in other countries?
Jobs.
What is disposable_income?
The income available for spending after taxes.
Tourism is:
one of the world’s largest industries.
Areas which are growing most quickly from tourism are:
Asia and the Middle East.
Tourism can help:
a country’s economy and infrastructure.
Name a national park or a coastal resort?
lake district.
Why is tourism important in the cities?
it is important because that where most of the attraction are based e.g London eye.
What is a Domestic destination?
these are locations that are located in a tourists own country.
What is a Short-haul destination?
It is a location that can be reached by air in less that 3 hours.
What is a Long-haul destination?
It is a location which takes more than 3 hours by air to get to.
What are the stages of butlers model? EATING ICE DRINKS COOLS STUFF RIGHT DOWN
Exploration Involvement Development Consolidation Stagnation Rejuvenation Decline
What are the advantages of tourism?
think of one….
what does mass tourism mean?
BIG.
