Tourism Flashcards
Why is global tourism growing
People have more leisure time
Travelling is cheaper
People are living longer
Increased advertising
Case study for uk tourism at the coast
Blackpool
Why do tourist visit Blackpool
Nickelodeon land
The illuminations(during autumn)
Blackpool tower
Beach
What are the negative impacts from tourism
Seasonal employment
Pollution air and noise
Litter
Run down buildings
Fights between tourists and residents
What does mass tourism mean
Tourism on a large scale to one country or region at the same time of the year
What is extreme tourism
When people visit a difficult location for a challenge
Case study for extreme tourism
Antarctic
What does globalisation mean
The increasing links between countries using ict
Explain the growth of industry in modern China
Cheap labour
No strikes
Long working hours
Tax free zones
What does TNC mean
Trans-national-companies
Why has ICT encouraged globalisation
Submarine cables
More satellites
Why do companies what to be in motor sport valley
Good internet connections
Close to airports
Close to main roads
Close to race track silverstone
Why is current world energy production not sustainable
Because they can run out of:
Oil
Gas
Coal
Which all produce green house gases
