Tourism Flashcards
Cultural attraction
A geographical place of interest in a cultural environment
Event attraction
A place of interest due to the occurrence of an event
Gross domestic product
a measure of a country’s wealth; a GDP of $10 000 per capita means that the country produces $10 000 worth of goods and services in a year for every citizen
Masai
an ethnic group of semi-nomadic people living in Kenya and Tanzania
National park
a park or reserve set aside for conservation purposes
Developed
describes countries with a highly developed industrial sector, a high standard of living, and a large proportion of people living in urban areas
Mature-aged
describes individuals aged over 55
Infrastructure
the features that are built by humans to allow other activities to occur, for example, roads, electricity, networks, and water supply
Ecotourism
tourism that interprets the natural and cultural environment for visitors, and manages the environment in a way that is ecologically sustainable
New moon
the phase of the moon when it is closest to the sun and is not normally visible
Winter solstice
the shortest day of the year, when the sun reaches its lowest point in relation to the equator
Hard sport tourism
tourism in which someone travels to either actively participate in or watch a competitive sport as the main reason for their travel
Soft sport tourism
tourism in which someone participates in recreational and leisure activities, such as skiing, fishing and hiking, as an incidental part of their travel
Natural Attraction
A geographical place of interest in a natural environment