tourism

Question 1

where does tourism take place

Answer 1

• specified climatic attractions
• specified scenic attractions
• flora and fauna
• religious buildings
• historical buildings
• purpose built tourist attractions
• government investment or policy

Question 2

why has tourism seen a sudden exponential growth

Answer 2

• greater affluence
• development of transportation
• more advertising
• package holidays
• investment in tourist facilities
• paid holidays from work
• longer holidays
• cheaper air travel
• more travel agencies
• more affordable
• people want to experience new cultures
• countries opening up their borders such as China and Russia
• development of infrastructure

Question 3

benefits of tourism for locals

Answer 3

• attract foreign exchange
• provides employment
• money spent in local businesses
• money earned by hotels
• multiplier effect
• building of roads and railways
• improved access within the country
• improvement of airports
• enables better links with other countries
• attracting further investment
• improving of utilities
• water electricity gas supplies extended
• tax to government
• more goods and services are produced therefore increasing GDP

Question 4

disadvantages of tourism for local people

Answer 4

• seasonal employment
• traffic congestion
• pollution
• loss of culture
• increased prices of products and locals have to pay more

Question 5

how can tourism be made sustainable

Answer 5

• national parks
• biosphere reserves
• fencing and limited access
• signs
• education
• ecotourism
• uses of local resources and labour
• limiting numbers of people and vehicles