Tourism Flashcards
What factors have contributed to the growth of tourism?
Improvements in: telecommunication, transport and salary
How has telecommunication contributed to the growth of tourism?
The internet connects countries and places together, aswell as making booking trips fast and easy
How has transport contributed to the growth of tourism?
Transport has improved so travel is cheaper, eg budget airlines
How was improved salaries contributed to the growth of tourism?
Salaries are better so people have more disposable income and so travel more and further away
Give the physical factors that affect tourism in an MEDC
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
- 186km of coastal paths
- Over 50 beaches, many blue flag
- Access to the Presli Mountains
- Spectacular scenery
Give human factors that affect tourism in an MEDC
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
- Access to Oakwood theme park
- Access to resorts like Tenby
- Heritage sites, inc 51 castles
Give physical factors that affect tourism in an LEDC
Cancun, Mexico
- 15m sand bar
- Tropical rainforest
- Coral reefs
- Carribean sea
- Clean, ‘air conditioned sand’
Give human factors that affect tourism in an LEDC
Cancun, Mexico
- Aquarium
- Mayan ruins
- Hotels and resorts
Use the Butler model to describe how tourism is changing
Benidorm, Spain was a small fishing village in the 50s- By 1990 it had become a mass tourism destination- With hundreds of high rise buildings and hotels- very busy- generated a lot of money- gone into decline in recent years- regenerated- easy access due to cheap flights- become more British, pubs etc- faces competition from other cheap resorts and destinations such as Egypt
How does the increase in ‘staycations’ show that tourism is changing?
More people choosing to holiday in the UK- 29% in 2009 and 48% in 2011- Cheaper and faster- Recession- Less travel time- Good if people have a fear of flying- Go for a weekend- Don’t have to take a lot of time off work- Advertised more- Attracts more people- Improves local economy
How has technology changed tourism?
Cheap airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet mean more people go abroad and more often- Book last minute holidays online- Convenient- Cheap- Costs the same as staying in certain parts of the UK
How has accessibility changed tourism?
Long haul flights- US, AUS- flown more frequently- Cheaper than they used to be- Advertisement and globalisation mean places are more connected- Countries easily accessible- Holiday with guaranteed nice weather
By what percentage has tourism grown in Iceland on average per year?
11%
Give positive economic impacts of tourism on an MEDC
300,000 visitors pa- Stay in local hotels- Purchase goods- PME- Improve standard of living- Improve infrastructure- Schools, hospitals, roads etc
Give positive social impacts of tourism on an MEDC
Creates employment and business opportunities- PME- more money- Farmers convert barns into guest houses- Money event by farmers is spent in local shops and businesses
