Tourism and Development

Question 1

Has global tourism increased or decreased?

Answer 1

Increased

Question 2

Mass tourism is…

Answer 2

Many tourists visiting specific places

Question 3

Long haul is…

Answer 3

Flights that are over 12 hrs long

Question 4

Direct employment is…

Answer 4

Working directly in a specific sector of society e.g Working in a hotel is directly linked to the tourism industry.

Question 5

Indirect employment is…

Answer 5

Not working in a specific sector of society but your job can provide things for that sector.e.g.Farmer providing food for the chefs at hotel to cook.

Question 6

Enclave tourism is…

Answer 6

Get everything in one place for one price.

Question 7

Leakage is…

Answer 7

Money created then gets lost as it is sent to other countries.

Question 8

Informal economy is…

Answer 8

Jobs are unregulated e.g street vendors

Question 9

Give 7 reasons for the increase in tourism?

Answer 9

-Better life expectancy so longer retirement and some
people retire early
-Higher wages so more disposable income
-Modern aircraft- easier, cheaper and quicker travel.
-Package holidays booked though companies e.g Tui
-Annual leave and pay (Holiday leave and pay)
-Internet - People can research and easily book online
-More stable governments

Question 10

For LIC and NIC’s tourism is a major part of their economy

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Give 4 economic and social benefits of tourism

Answer 11

Employment creator
Generates money
Local and regional multiplier effect 
Investment in services and infrastructure which can benefit 
  locals

Question 12

Give 4 costs associated with tourism

Answer 12

Low paid and seasonal work
Local culture damaged
Ecosystem destruction
Air and Noise pollution

Question 13

What country (s) did you study for tourism?

Answer 13

Gambia, Vietnam, Cancun - Mexico

Question 14

What is eco tourism?

Answer 14

Small scale tourist projects that create money for conservation as well as providing local jobs