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 5 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

True/False:

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