Tourism definitions

Question 1

define change

Answer 1

Dynamic geographical phenomena. Change can occur at varying rates, at
different times, over varying durations, and at different scales.

Question 2

define distance

Answer 2

Absolute or linear distance (km, m). Relative distance (e.g. length of time it
takes to travel from one location to another, costs or convenience).
Psychological distance (perception of distance). Cultural distance (degree of
similarity or difference in attitudes and social norms).

Question 3

define movement

Answer 3

Movement is the change or expansion in location of one or more
phenomena from its original location to a new location.

Question 4

define distribution

Answer 4

Distribution is the arrangement of phenomena in space or time.

Question 5

define place

Answer 5

Places are parts of the Earth’s surface that are identified and qiven meaning by people.

Question 6

define process

Answer 6

A process is an identifiable series of actions or steps leading to change or preservation of phenomena.

Question 7

define region

Answer 7

Region is a definable area of the Earth’s surface that contains one or more common characteristics that distinguish it from neighbouring areas.

Question 8

define scale

Answer 8

Scale has two related meanings in geography: Map scale (relationship between measurements on a map and the actual measurements on the ground) Observational scale (conceptual and refers to the relative size of phenomena and to the size of the area- local, regional, national, international and global).

Question 9

define spacial association

Answer 9

Spatial association is the degree to which two or more phenomena are similarly arranged over space.

Question 10

define sustainability

Answer 10

Sustainability is the capacity of the environment to continue to support life.

Question 11

define environment

Answer 11

Refers to the world around us. It comprises the interconnected living and non-living physical elements of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere as well as human-made features and the human conditions of places.

Question 12

define interconnection

Answer 12

This concept emphasises that all places and environments are interconnected in some way and that they do not exist in isolation.

Question 13

define interconnection

Answer 13

This concept emphasises that all places and environments are interconnected in some way and that they do not exist in isolation.

Question 14

define tourism

Answer 14

The commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest

Question 15

define tourist

Answer 15

People who stay in places outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours but not more than on consecutive year.

Question 16

define eco-tourism

Answer 16

Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the wellbeing of the local people and involves interpretation and education.

Question 17

define domestic tourist

Answer 17

A person who travels within a country of residence or participates in tourism (83% of tourist arrivals worldwide).

Question 18

define international tourist

Answer 18

Travel outside a tourists own country.

Question 19

define travel

Answer 19

Movement of tourists from one location to another.

Question 20

define dark tourism

Answer 20

Travelling to sites associated with conflict, tragedy and death. Historic and modern battlefields, fortifications, museums and memorials.

Question 21

define back packing

Answer 21

Travellers carrying nearly all their holiday needs in a backpack. Associated with low-cost, mobile and independent travel.

Question 22

define travel cruising

Answer 22

on an ocean-going vessel between ports or returning to port of origin.

Question 23

define media tourism

Answer 23

Travelling to see places featured in films, television, experience concerts and performances.

Question 24

define heritage tourism

Answer 24

Travelling to a place to experience different cultures and history, includes visiting heritage listed sites, artefacts and old buildings.

Question 25

define MICE

Answer 25

Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events that create specialised facilities such as conference centres mostly for business people.

Question 26

define environmental sustainability

Answer 26

Responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources and allow for long-term environmental quality.

Question 27

define economic viability

Answer 27

A project is economically viable if the economic benefits of the project exceed its economic costs, when analyzed for society as a whole.

Question 28

define socio-cultural value

Answer 28

The significance of traditions, society and culture to a place or thing.

Question 29

define disposable income

Answer 29

The amount or money avalable to a person, after taxes and ongoing expenses have been met.

Question 30

define infrastructure

Answer 30

Accommodation, event Venues, park facities, dining and entertaining precincts.

Question 31

define tourist leakage

Answer 31

When revenue generated by tourism is lost to outside economies.

Question 32

define direct employment

Answer 32

Direct employment is generated directly from the consumption or spending of visitors and government. This involves, for example, the travel agent, the taxi driver etc.

Question 33

define indirect employment

Answer 33

People employed in industries created as a consequence of the tourism industry. People engaged in tourism industry and their families require their
own goods, services education, health etc. which further indirectly create employment in shops, hospitals, schools etc.

Question 34

define world heritage sites

Answer 34

Places of outstanding universal value to humanity