Travel & Tourism GCSE Exam Flashcards
Political Unrest
The public protest against the government / uprising may take place.
Foreign Embassies
A group of people/ person who suggests that tourists shouldn’t visit a destination.
ABTA
A trade association for tour operators and travel agents in the UK. It protects us.
FCO
Foreign Commonwealth Office
Economic Factors
- fuel costs
- levels of employment
- a recession / boom
- exchange rates
- disposable income
A recession
When the economy of a country drops significantly for atleast 6 months.
A boom
Where sales increased / or a country’s GDP has also increased.
Disposable Income
The amount of money one has left to spend as they like after they have paid all their required taxes.
Fluctuates
Changes.
Exchange Rate Formula
Home Currency X Exchange Rate = Foreign Currency.
Response Factors
- adapting/developing new products
- adapting operational procedures
- reviewing destinations offered
- renewing price structures
- managing public relations
Why travel companies review places they visit annually.
- not making profits
- political unrest
- ratings/reviews of that trip
- natural disasters
- change in exchange rates
- appeal to different types of visitors
Standard Operating Procedure
A step-by-step set of instructions to help workers carry out routine business activities.
Public Relations
Managing the spread of information between individuals and organisation.
Negative impact of tourism on the local communities
- soil erosion
- increased pollution
- natural habitat loss
- pressure on endangered species
Positive impacts of tourism on the local communities
-better local facilities and infrastructure
Negative impacts of tourism on the economy
- overcrowding/traffic jams
- prices increase in local shops as tourists are often more wealthy than the local population.
Positive impacts of tourism on the economy
- greater demand for local food/crafts
- new facilities for tourists also benefit locals.
Positive impacts of tourism on the environment
-improvements such as protection to national parks, to man-made infrastructure, waste-treatment plants.
Ways to reduce negative impacts on local community and culture
- bring own waste-free tools
- take fewer flights
- use public transportation/walk/bike
How can people be encouraged to support local communities?
- seek partnerships
- engagement marketing
- highlight main attractions
- identify target visitors
TALC
Tourism Area Life Cycle
Stages of TALC
- Exploration
- Involvement
- Development
- Consolidation
- Stagnation
- Decline
- Stabilisation
- Rejuvenation
Sustainable
Minimising damage to something so that it can continue for a long time.
Examples of Diseases
- Malaria
- Chicken Pox
- HIV
- Yellow Fever
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- COVID-19
- Bird Flu
- Zika Virus
- Bilharzia
- E-Coli
- Typhus
How to restrain from acquiring diseases
- Cover exposed skin
- Use repellents
- Don’t go swimming in dodgy water (The Nile)
Symptoms of Infectious Diseases
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Muscle aches
- Chills
Natural Disasters
A natural occurring event that can lead to loss of life or great damage.
Examples of Natural Disasters
- Earthquakes
- Floods
- Drought
- Wildfires
- Severe Storms
- Hurricanes / Tropical Cyclones/Storms
- Tsunami
- Monsoon
- Volcanic Eruption
Types of Tourism
- Domestic
- Inbound
- Outbound
Money Conversion
£1 = 1.17 euros 1 euro = 86p $1 = 81p £1 = $1.23 1 euro = $1.06 $1 = 0.95 euros
