Tourism

Question 1

What are the 4 main types of tourist attractions?

Answer 1

1. Areas of Natural Beauty
2. Beaches and Coastlines
3. Recreational and Sporting
4. Cities and Culture

Question 2

What are some commonly preferred Climate characteristics for summer holidays?

Answer 2

• Hot with Temperatures over 25’C

* Dry Weather

Question 3

Explain Seasonal Tourism

Answer 3

Most tourists only visit during a certain season (eg. Summer). This can cause problems in the off season when a lot of people in the tourist industry do not have work

Question 4

Name 4 Positive effects of tourism

Answer 4

• Encourages Building and improvement of the community
• Entertainment is provided
• Transport services are greatly improved
• Toursim can bring a lot of money to an area

Question 5

Name 4 Negative effects of Tourism

Answer 5

• Building work can be noisy and dirty (Eyesore)
• The peacefulness of an area can be destroyed by noisy, drunken tourists and can lead to more crime
• Can make a certain area overcrowded or congested
• The cost of living for locals may rise

Question 6

Why is tourism a growth Industry?

Answer 6

• Improvements in transport make is cheaper and easier to reach holiday destinations.
• People are living longer and being more active during retirement
• The Internet makes it easier to research and plan.
• People are now entitled to paid holiday by law