tourism Flashcards
Why is tourism growing?
social and economic factors
improvements in technology
expansion of holiday choice
what are some social and economic factors for increasing tourism~?
people wealthier (bigger disposable income) advertising longer life expectancy - retirement car ownership grown two working parents
What are people attracted to?
cities = culture (Rome) mountains = scenery (Alps) beaches = sun and relaxing (Thailand)
What is the economic importance of tourism?
creates employment
improved infrastructure
increases income of other industires (eg farming to make food for tourists)
What role does tourism play in an MEDCs economy?
part of it
What role does tourism play in an LEDCs economy?
main source of income
e.g Barbados = 80%
Facts about tourism in the UK
6th most visited country
32 million visitors in 2008
Why do people visit the UK?
countryside (dorset) historic landmarks (big ben) churches (st paul's) castles (buckingham palace) LONDON (half of the visitors)
What effects levels of tourism?
weather conflict/terroism wealth/recession exchange rates major events - olympics
What are the stages of the Butler Model?
Exploration Involvement Development Consolidation Stagnation Regeneration/Decline
Give an example of a resort in the UK
Blackpool
What is Mass tourism?
tourism on a large scale to one country or region
equal to development + consolidation
Give an example of a tropical tourism resort?
Thailand
Advantages of Mass Tourism?
jobs infrastructure improved facilities increased GDP transport
Disadvantages of Mass Tourism?
Transnational corporations from MEDCs often get involved so profits leave the country
jobs are seasonal
huge amount of resources consumed (water and food)
new cultures
land lost to developments
