Tourism - [CASE STUDY] Extreme Tourism

Question 1

What is the example used for Extreme Tourism?

Answer 1

Antartica.

Question 2

Why do people visit Antartica?

Answer 2

Any of the following:

• Extreme Sports.
• Experience.
• Ice bar.
• Scenary.
• Wildlife.

Question 3

What are the risks of visiting Antartica?

Answer 3

Any of the following:

• Snowblind.
• Hyperthermia.
• Frostbite.
• Climbing.
• Starvation.
• Animals.

Question 4

What impact is tourism having on Antartica?

Answer 4

Any of the following:

• Scare off the wildlife.
• Leave litter - could trap the wildlife.
• Destroy areas of interest.
• Oil leaks.
• Erosion.
• Could destroy plants that wildlife eat.

Question 5

What two measures are in place to reduce the damage done by tourism, and to make it sustainable?

Answer 5

• The Antarctic Treaty of 1961.
• The IAATO - International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators.

Question 6

What does The Antarctic Treaty do to make Antarctica more sustainable?

Answer 6

• No military testing/nuclear weapons/waste.
• Freedom of scientific investigation.
• Ships and aircraft open to inspectors from any Treaty nation.

Question 7

What do the IAATO do to make Antartica sustainable?

Answer 7

• Protect Antarctic Wildlife - Do not use transport in ways that disturb wildlife, do not manhandle animals, do not damage plants, do not use guns or explosives, do not bring non-native plants or animals into the Antarctic.
• Respect Protected Areas - Be aware of restricted areas, do not damage historic sites.
• Respect Scientific Research - Obtain permission 24-72 hours before arrival to access scientific and support facilities. Do not interfere with equipment or market posts.
• Be Safe - Keep a safe distance from all wildlife, do not stray from your group, do not walk onto glaciers without proper equipment, do not expect a rescue service, respect smoking restrictions.
• Keep Antartica Pristine - Do not litter, pollute, graffiti or take specimens.