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Travel & Tourism GCSE Exam Flashcards

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Political Unrest

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The public protest against the government / uprising may take place.

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Foreign Embassies

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A group of people/ person who suggests that tourists shouldn’t visit a destination.

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ABTA

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A trade association for tour operators and travel agents in the UK. It protects us.

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FCO

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Foreign Commonwealth Office

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Economic Factors

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  • fuel costs
  • levels of employment
  • a recession / boom
  • exchange rates
  • disposable income
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A recession

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When the economy of a country drops significantly for atleast 6 months.

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A boom

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Where sales increased / or a country’s GDP has also increased.

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Disposable Income

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The amount of money one has left to spend as they like after they have paid all their required taxes.

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Fluctuates

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Changes.

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Exchange Rate Formula

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Home Currency X Exchange Rate = Foreign Currency.

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Response Factors

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  • adapting/developing new products
  • adapting operational procedures
  • reviewing destinations offered
  • renewing price structures
  • managing public relations
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Why travel companies review places they visit annually.

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  • not making profits
  • political unrest
  • ratings/reviews of that trip
  • natural disasters
  • change in exchange rates
  • appeal to different types of visitors
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Standard Operating Procedure

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A step-by-step set of instructions to help workers carry out routine business activities.

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Public Relations

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Managing the spread of information between individuals and organisation.

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Negative impact of tourism on the local communities

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  • soil erosion
  • increased pollution
  • natural habitat loss
  • pressure on endangered species
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Positive impacts of tourism on the local communities

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-better local facilities and infrastructure

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Negative impacts of tourism on the economy

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  • overcrowding/traffic jams

- prices increase in local shops as tourists are often more wealthy than the local population.

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Positive impacts of tourism on the economy

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  • greater demand for local food/crafts

- new facilities for tourists also benefit locals.

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Positive impacts of tourism on the environment

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-improvements such as protection to national parks, to man-made infrastructure, waste-treatment plants.

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Ways to reduce negative impacts on local community and culture

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  • bring own waste-free tools
  • take fewer flights
  • use public transportation/walk/bike
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How can people be encouraged to support local communities?

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  • seek partnerships
  • engagement marketing
  • highlight main attractions
  • identify target visitors
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TALC

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Tourism Area Life Cycle

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Stages of TALC

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  1. Exploration
  2. Involvement
  3. Development
  4. Consolidation
  5. Stagnation
  6. Decline
  7. Stabilisation
  8. Rejuvenation
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Sustainable

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Minimising damage to something so that it can continue for a long time.

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Examples of Diseases

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  • Malaria
  • Chicken Pox
  • HIV
  • Yellow Fever
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • COVID-19
  • Bird Flu
  • Zika Virus
  • Bilharzia
  • E-Coli
  • Typhus
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How to restrain from acquiring diseases

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  • Cover exposed skin
  • Use repellents
  • Don’t go swimming in dodgy water (The Nile)
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Symptoms of Infectious Diseases

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  • Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Coughing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle aches
  • Chills
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Natural Disasters

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A natural occurring event that can lead to loss of life or great damage.

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Examples of Natural Disasters

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  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
  • Drought
  • Wildfires
  • Severe Storms
  • Hurricanes / Tropical Cyclones/Storms
  • Tsunami
  • Monsoon
  • Volcanic Eruption
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Types of Tourism

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  1. Domestic
  2. Inbound
  3. Outbound
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Money Conversion

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£1 = 1.17 euros
1 euro = 86p 
$1 = 81p 
£1 = $1.23
1 euro = $1.06
$1 = 0.95 euros

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