Travel & Tourism

authentic (adj.)

"known to be real and genuine and not a copy"

boost the local economy

To promote economic growth and prosperity for a specific area.

commercialized (adj.)

"managed in a way that is intended to make a profit, rather than for its original purpose"

cross-cultural communication

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cultural appropriation

E.g: Some see his use of African music as cultural appropriation.

"the act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing that you understand or respect this culture"

Culture clash

"a situation in which the differences between cultures result in conflict"

cultural exchange

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cultural heritage

"the history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years…"

cultural preservation

The act of protecting the traditions, arts, and history of a specific culture to keep them alive for future generations.

cultural sensitivity

The ability to recognize, understand, and respect differences between cultures to avoid causing offense.

degrade natural habitats

To reduce the quality or destroy the natural living environments of plants and animals.

deter tourists

To make tourists unwilling or decide not to visit a place due to negative factors.

eco-tourism

"the business of organizing holidays to places of natural beauty in a way that helps local people and does not damage the environment"

economic dependence on…

The state of a region's economy relying too heavily on a single industry (e.g., tourism).

ethnocentrism

"the belief that your own culture, society, etc. is better than any other"

exploit tourist attractions

To use tourist sites for profit, often with a negative connotation of over-utilization or disrespect.

generate income/revenue

To create cash flow or profit from a business activity or investment.

heritage site

"a place, building, or monument that has historical, architectural, or cultural importance and is protected"

hospitality industry

"businesses that provide accommodation, food, and other services for travellers"

influx of tourists

The arrival of a large number of tourists in a particular place at the same time.

intercultural understanding

The comprehension and appreciation of cultural differences, leading to more effective communication and interaction between groups.

local livelihood

The way people in a specific community or area earn the money needed to live.

lucrative (adj.)

"producing a large amount of money; making a large profit"

mass tourism

"tourism that involves large numbers of people going to the same place at the same time"

mutual respect

"a feeling of admiration and respect for each other"

picturesque (adj.)

"(of a place, building, scene, etc.) pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned"

preserve cultural heritage

To protect and maintain the historical values, traditions, and tangible legacy of a culture for future generations.

prestigious (adj.)

"respected and admired as very important or of very high quality"

regulate tourism

To control activities within the tourism industry through regulations, standards, and laws.

remote (adj.)

"far away from places where other people live"

safeguard the environment

To protect the natural environment from harm, pollution, or destruction.

seasonal employment

"work that is only available at particular times of the year"

stereotype (n)

"a fixed idea or image that many people have of a particular type of person or thing, but which is often not true in reality"

tourism infrastructure

The basic systems and services needed for a tourism industry to function, such as airports, roads, hotels, and power supplies.

tourism revenue

The income a country or organization receives specifically from tourism-related activities.

xenophobia (n)

"a strong feeling of dislike or fear of people from other countries"

homogeneous collective

E.g: people often perceive “foreigners” as a homogeneous collective

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