Travel Btec C3 revision Flashcards
What is disposable income?
The amount of money left after paying taxes and essential living costs.
It is a key economic factor influencing travel and tourism.
What are exchange rates?
The value of one currency compared to another.
They can affect international travel costs.
What do global economic trends refer to?
The overall state of the world’s economy.
These trends can influence travel demand.
Define demographics in the context of travel and tourism.
The characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, and income.
They are social factors that influence travel behavior.
What are lifestyle changes?
Shifts in how people live, work, and spend their leisure time.
These changes can impact travel preferences.
What are cultural trends?
Changes in popular culture and consumer preferences.
They can affect destinations and travel activities.
What role do government policies play in travel and tourism?
Laws and regulations that affect the travel and tourism industry.
These policies can enhance or restrict tourism growth.
How does political stability influence travel?
The degree of peace and security in a country or region.
Tourists prefer destinations with high political stability.
What are online booking systems?
Platforms that allow travelers to book flights, hotels, and other services online.
They have transformed the travel planning process.
Define digital marketing in travel and tourism.
Using online channels to promote travel and tourism products and services.
It is crucial for reaching potential travelers.
What are technological advances?
The ongoing development of new technologies that influence travel.
Examples include mobile apps and AI in customer service.
What is climate change?
Long-term changes in weather patterns.
It poses significant challenges to the travel industry.
What does sustainability mean in tourism?
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
It is essential for the long-term viability of tourism.
Define ecotourism.
Tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.
It promotes environmental awareness and conservation.
What are the positive impacts of travel and tourism?
Economic growth, infrastructure development, cultural exchange.
These impacts benefit both travelers and host communities.
What are the negative impacts of travel and tourism?
Environmental degradation, cultural erosion, overcrowding.
These issues can harm destinations and local populations.
What is sustainable tourism?
Tourism that minimizes negative impacts and maximizes positive impacts.
It seeks to balance the needs of tourists and the environment.
What are destination management organizations (DMOs)?
Organizations that promote and manage tourism in a particular destination.
They play a key role in tourism planning and marketing.
What is carrying capacity in tourism?
The maximum number of visitors that a destination can accommodate without causing unacceptable impacts.
It is critical for sustainable tourism management.
What is tourism planning?
The process of making decisions about the development of tourism.
It involves assessing needs and managing resources effectively.
