Tourism Details

Question 1

Reasons for the growth of tourism

Answer 1

-More disposable income
-More paid time off work for holidays
-Faster speed of travel
-More ownership of cars allows for greater freedom
-Increased life expectancy(more retired people have the time and wealth to travel)
-TV programmes/advertising make people more aware of how to spend free time
-Internet facilitates the search and reservation of holidays
-Greater holiday variety

Question 2

Main attractions for tourism

Answer 2

-Physical attractions(eg. beaches, mountains, etc.)
-Human attractions(eg. monuments, theme parks, etc.)

Question 3

Benefits of tourism

Answer 3

-More employment
-Locals can learn new skills and languages
-Boost in economy
-Greater development of infrastructure
-Income from tourism may be used to protect the natural environment and historical buildings
-Preservations of local cultures/festivals
-Foreign currency can be invested in education/healthcare

Question 4

Disadvantages of tourism

Answer 4

-Poor working conditions and badly paid jobs for locals
-Only a small amount of money goes to locals(eg. transnational tour companies, travel agents, airlines, hotels, etc. get the most of it
-Potential damage to natural environment
-Westernisation/Depreciation of cultures
–Land/property prices rise(becoming too expensive for locals)
-Potential increase in crime rate
-Rates of tourism are very unpredictable