Tourism Definitions

Question 1

Disposable income

Answer 1

money that people have to spend after taxes and insurance have been taken off their gross income

Question 2

Multiplier effect

Answer 2

a term used to describe how one economic activity sets up a chain reaction whereby other activities develop in the area because of it

Question 3

Sustainable tourism

Answer 3

tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities

Question 4

Ecotourism

Answer 4

responsible travel to national areas that conserves the environment and improves the wellbeing of local people

Question 5

National park

Answer 5

a reserve of natural or semi-natural land, declared or owned by a government, set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, animal and environmental protection and restricted from most development

Question 6

Biosphere reserve

Answer 6

an area of land and water that is protected by law to conserve ecosystems to help to protect the world’s plant and animal species while dealing with the needs of the population