Tourism Flashcards
What is tourism
Leisure time spent away from your usual place of residence
In what sector is tourism located
Tertiary sector
What is the tertiary sector
The tertiary sector involves providing a service. Eg, guide, hotel receptionist
Why has there been a growth in tourism
- There are now more types of transport and are cheaper
- We have more information about places because advertisement
- People have more money to spend on vacation
- Countries are safer
- More paid holidays
What is mass tourism
Mass tourism is where large amounts of people visit a destination
What are the different types of tourism
, Ecotourism, sustainable , extreme , urban , sport, medical
What is sustainable tourism
Tourism attempting to make a low impact on the environment while helping to generate future employment
What is extreme tourism
Travel to dangerous places. Eg mountains, jungles
What is urban tourism
A type of tourism where the city is the main destination. Eg weekend to Paris
What is sport tourism
Travel which involves observing or participating in a sports event
What is medical tourism
Traveling to another place to get medical care.
What is a honeypot site
A honeypot site is a location attracting a large number of tourists.
Why is Toursim in national parks increasing (Lake District)
- Offers magnificent and unique landscapes
- Vast range of things to do
- Becoming more accesible
- Wide range of nature reserves
- The Uk population is increasing
What are the pros of mass tourism
- Brings money
- More jobs
- Improves transport systems
- Diversity, More languages
What are the cons of mass tourism
- Overcrowding
* If a country relies on the economy of tourism and something bad happens the economy will decrease
What attracts tourists to different areas
Museums Culture Food Shopping Popularity Sites National parks Beaches Ocean
Background info on Costa Rica
Small peaceful democratic country
Central America
Fermes colony of Spain gained independence in 1821
Life expectancy of 78.6
What are the attractions for eco tourists in Costa Rica
Arenal volcano Tortugureo National Park Manuel Antonio National Park Rio pacuare Warm temperature
How was Costa Rica encouraged to Eco tourism
Protecting 25 National areas
Background info of Dubai
Dubai is located in the UAE
It is located in the Southern shore of the Persian Gulf
Dubai has a subtropical climate
In 1998 only 2 million people visited, now 5 million
What attracts tourists to Dubai
Burj Khalifa Jumeirah mosque Sailing Beaches Ocean
Advantages of tourists being in Dubai
Bring money for the country, and create more jobs
Disadvantages of tourists being in Dubai
They create overcrowding and a lot of pollution
Multiplier effect
Increase in financial income arising from any new injection of spending
What is eco tourism
Responsible travel to fragile, pristine usually protected areas
Why is tourism important
It provides jobs, generates an income and locals pay less tax
