Tourism KQ2 (Forms of tourism) Flashcards
Forms of tourism
> NATIONAL/DOMESTIC TOURISM
1) MASS TOURISM
- Package Holidays
2) NICHE TOURISM
- Ecotourism
> TOURIST DESTINATIONS
1) LONG HAUL
- >5hrs via flight
2) SHORT HAUL
- <5hrs via basic transport
Mass Tourism
1- Involves large numbers of tourists visiting a particular site together
2- Often takes form of a package holiday
3- Caused by increased affluence and increased leisure time
4- Often sold as a package holiday
Package Holidays
- Holiday organised by travel agents
- Include tours, transport, accommodations and meals
- Tour guides knowledgeable about sites, habits, culture, history of place and speak local language
Niche Tourism
1- Special interest tourism based on particular area, interest or activity
2- Often done by solo-travellers
3- Appeals to travellers seeking new destinations and experiences
Ecotourism
1- A form of Niche Tourism
2- Responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment and sustains the well-being of the local people
6 Principles:
> Environmental
P - Minimise impact
E - Financial benefit for conservation
S - Environmental and cultural awareness
> People and locals
P - Positive experience for locals and tourist
E - Financial benefits and empowerment for locals
S - Sensitivity to host country´s political, social and environmental climates
3- Involves visiting relatively undisturbed natural areas
4- Fosters respect for different cultures and lifestyles
5- Directly benefits local people
6- Usually requires laws and regulations to be sustainable
Ecotourism Example: Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
1- Local Govt partners with local Maori
2- Closely monitors cave conditions to minimise human impact on internal environment
3- Scientific committee hired to monitor cave and advise good tourist practices
4- Cave CO2 levels monitored. Tours halt when levels reach 2400 parts per million
5- Number of tourists limited
6- Maori gain income from being tour guides and receive part of entrance fee
