Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Geography > Tourism Real > Flashcards

Tourism Real Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
World Geography flashcards U.S. Geography flashcards
1
Q

Reasons for global increase in tourism no1

A

More disposable income

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Reasons for global increase in tourism no2

A

People are generally more wealthier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Reasons for global increase in tourism no3

A

More leisure time- now 4 to 5 weeks holiday per year. In 1950, it used to be 2 weeks per year.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Reasons for global increase in tourism no4+5

A

Improvements in technology - commercial flights are more accessible as there are more of them flying.
Tickets are cheaper as well. E.g. EasyJet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Reasons for global increase in tourism no6

A

There has been an expansion of holiday choice: package holidays, eco holidays. As places are more available as they are politically stable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Potential of cities

A

Shopping

Sightseeing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Potential of mountains

A

Walking and trekking

Winter sports like skiing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Potential of Coastal areas

A

Swimming, beach, hot climate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Economic importance of tourism no1

A

Employment in tourism industry is high. 30% of the population of Antigua and Barbuda work in these jobs like waiters and tour guides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Economic importance of tourism no 2

A

Foreign exchange from tourists spending money in pounds, dollars and euros is essential to buy goods from abroad.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Economic importance of tourism no3

A

Government tax visitors to help pay for extra services like water supply and electricity, helping the country improve their infrastructure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

2 contributions of tourism to the UK economy

A

9% of UK GDP comes from tourism.

3.1 million jobs in tourism in 2013

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

External factors affecting U.K. Tourism no1

A

Terrorism causes visitor numbers to decline sharply.

E.g. 2005 London Underground bombing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

External factors affecting U.K. Tourism 2

A

Currency exchange rates control value for money for tourists.
E.g. In 2008, the Euro was high against the pound, so holidaying in the Eurozone became expensive.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The Butler resort life cycle model: Exploration

A

Small number of tourists. Local people haven’t developed tourist services yet

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The Butler resort life cycle model: involvement

A

Local people start to provide accommodation and other services for tourists

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

The Butler resort life cycle model: Development

A

Number of tourists rise dramatically. Large companies build hotels. Travel companies start advertising package holidays.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

The Butler resort life cycle model: consolidation

A

Tourism is major part of local economy. Some hotels and facilities are becoming older and unattractive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

The Butler resort life cycle model: rejuvenation

A

Attempts are made to modernise resort. Attract different people to enjoy new activities

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

The Butler resort life cycle model: decline

A

Resort becomes unfashionable and tourist numbers decline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

U.K coastal resort - Blackpool: reasons for its growth no1

A

Improved transport allowed people to travel easily to Blackpool. In 1846, the railway was linked to Blackpool and factory workers wanted to visit seaside. In 1975, M55 was built to link M6 to Blackpool

22
Q

U.K coastal resort - Blackpool: reasons for growth no2

A

7 mile beach attracted wealthy people.
In 1868, central pier opened. In 1870’s, workers were given annual holidays. 1894, Blackpool tower opened, which has a circus and ballroom. 1905, theme park called pleasure beach opened.

23
Q

U.K coastal resort - Blackpool: strategies to cope with large numbers of tourists

A

Drunk people- more police patrols and pubs shorten their opening times.
Traffic congestions - 16 new flexitrams introduced in 2011. Safe cycle network and hire a bike scheme encouraged cycling

24
Q

U.K coastal resort - Blackpool: tourist decline

A

1960’s, package holidays introduced and cheaper to go abroad to more exotic places with better weather. People have more disposable income and more holidays.
Overcrowding, a shift in market to late night drinking and stag and hen parties.

25
Q

U.K coastal resort - Blackpool: rejuvenation no1

A

Make it an all year round destination. Indoor attractions like Winter Gardens where there is an opera house to attract wealthy visitors. Blackpool zoo and Sea life centre attracts families and can go whatever the weather. Blackpool illuminations attract people in autumn time when other resorts have finished their tourist seasons

26
Q

U.K coastal resort - Blackpool: rejuvenation no2

A

Advertising increased tourist numbers. Strictly come dancing in the Blackpool tower ballroom invites new tourists. Too gear presenters switch in the Blackpool illuminations every year.

27
Q

Mass tourism definition

A

A large scale tourism that dominates a country. It involved tens of thousands of people going to the same resort often at the same time of year. Often sold as a package deal.

28
Q

Mass Tourism- tropical tourist area- Jamaica: Positive effects

A

Tourism brings jobs: 200,000 Jamaicans work in tourism. Money can be used to protect and repair environment. New infrastructure benefits locals.
The economy benefits from taxation, jobs and tourists spending money.

29
Q

Mass Tourism- tropical tourist area- Jamaica: negative effects

A

Jobs are seasonal so locals may live poorly.
Construction of infrastructure can harm the environment. Travel produces CO2. Food has to be imported for fussy tourists who want their own country’s food.

30
Q

Mass Tourism- tropical tourist area- Jamaica Kingston

A

Kingston: art galleries, museums and theatres. Blue mountains for hiking.

31
Q

Mass Tourism- tropical tourist area- Jamaica San Antonia

A

Port Antonio. Reach falls, blue lagoon, Rio Grande

32
Q

Mass Tourism- tropical tourist area- Jamaica: ocho rias

A

Marine park called Dolphin cove.

Dunns river falls.

33
Q

Mass Tourism- tropical tourist area- Jamaica: Montego Bay

A

Trendy shops and golf courses

34
Q

Mass Tourism- tropical tourist area- Jamaica: Negril

A

7 mile beach, cliff diving.

35
Q

Mass Tourism- tropical tourist area- Jamaica: maintaining importance of tourism

A

ecotourism: Since it popularity is increasing, they are spreading tourists around the country to places like Blue Mountains. Nature reserves and eco-lodges are being built quickly.
Community tourism: People have been living in local’s houses, B&B style. Their needs are provided by local sources. It gives tourists a sense of culture and connects them with the locals. It also supports local businesses and the money stays in the country.

36
Q

Problems and solution no1: Jamaica

A

Destruction of coral reefs and mangroves off the west coast of negril, causing greater erosion -> Created the Negril Marine National Park.

37
Q

Problems and solution no2: Jamaica

A

Deforestation and destruction of great morass wetland area for hotel development -> promoting ecotourism and encouraging people to stay in smaller guest house Inland

38
Q

Problems and solution no3: Jamaica

A

Destruction of natural environment around honey pot areas like Dunns river falls-> local guides promote preservation and conservation of environment. Ties in with governments master plan to promote sustainable tourism.

39
Q

Attraction of extreme environments to tourist no1

A

People can sleep rough and escape from modern conveniences

40
Q

Attraction of extreme environments to tourists no2

A

attracted to extreme environments where they can take part in adventurous activities such as rock climbing, paragliding and white-water rafting.

41
Q

Extreme environments target market

A

Around 30 years old, unmarried with no children, high powered jobs and high level of income

42
Q

What are extreme environments

A

Locations with particularly difficult environments where the development of tourism has only recently occurred due to a niche market demand for somewhere different with physical challenges

43
Q

Extreme tourism - inca frail Machu Picchu POSITIVE IMPACTS

A
  1. Brings in money to support community facilities and services
  2. $20 entrance ticket , Machu Picchu generated $6million a year for Peru.
  3. Multiplier effect brings new money into the economy.
  4. Provides cultural exchange between hosts and guests
44
Q

Extreme tourism - incat rail Machu Picchu NEGATIVE IMPACTS

A
  1. Up to 2000 people visit Machu Picchu every day, visitor numbers growing at 6% per year. Site being eroded by feet.
  2. Employment tends to be seasonal.
  3. Jobs poorly paid.
  4. Money earned by tourism often is leaked and is used to pay for imports required by tourists.
45
Q

Extreme tourism to way too extent can Machu Picchu cope with torusim

A

Litter- 1000s of people leave litter along the trail. Now groups must carry bin liners, and camping is restricted to designated sites only.
Erosion- they have now built properly constructed steps that can take the wear of constant trampling. Inca trail is closed during rainy season. (Nov to April)
From 2001 the access to trail increased from 17$ to 50$.

46
Q

Stewardship

A

Personal responsibility for looking after the environment. No one should damage the present or future environment

47
Q

Conservation

A

Management of the landscape to protect ecosystems and cultural features

48
Q

Ecotourism

A

Environmentally friendly tourism, focuses on protecting the local way of life and the environment

49
Q

Ecotourism - Galápagos Islands - environmental positive effects

A

Use sustainable energy with little waste generated. They can only visit on small ships which hold 10 to 16 people, and visitors only alllowed to visit certain places. Guidelines include: don’t take too many showers or use air conditioning, dont leave litter and walk on footpaths. Tourists have to pay £25 to promote conservation on the islands.

50
Q

Ecotourism- Galápagos Islands- benefits for local economy

A

Tourists stay in small guest houses which are run as family businesses and tourists give tips which directly go to the local people. Tour boats are owned by locals as well. Encouraged to eat local food, avoid imported food from MEDC’s.

51
Q

Ecotourism - Galápagos Islands- can it contribute to sustainable development

A

Increasing levels of tourism had meant that the islands were in danger of losing their UNESCO world heritage biosphere reserve status- however in 2009 a five-zone management strategy was in place, with tour operators and visitors paying higher fees to access wildlife sites, providing income to help protect unique biodiversity.

Geography (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions