Grade 8 Geography Revision - Tourism & the USA in the Global Economy

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Tourism

The activity of travelling for leisure, business, or cultural purposes, usually involving an overnight stay.

Tourist Flow

The movement of tourists from one region or country to another, often shown with arrows on a map.

Emitting Country

A country from which tourists depart (e.g. France, USA, China).

Receiving Country

A country that welcomes tourists (e.g. Spain, Thailand, Mexico).

Mass Tourism

Large-scale tourism involving millions of visitors, often concentrated in popular destinations.

Cultural Tourism

Travel to experience history, traditions, monuments, and museums.

Ecotourism

Responsible travel to natural areas that protects the environment and supports local communities.

Medical Tourism

Travel to another country for medical treatment.

Economic Dependence

When a country's economy relies heavily on one sector, making it vulnerable to changes in that sector.

Leakage

When money generated by tourism leaves the local economy (e.g. profits going to foreign hotel chains).

All-Inclusive Resort

A hotel where tourists pay one price for everything, often keeping spending within the resort.

Multiplier Effect

When money spent by tourists circulates through the local economy, creating additional income and jobs.

Foreign Currency

Money from other countries (e.g. US dollars, euros) that tourism brings into a destination.

Coral Reef Degradation

Damage to coral reef ecosystems from pollution, warming, and physical contact.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum number of tourists a destination can support without environmental damage.

Carbon Footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by travel and tourism activities.

Commodification

Turning local culture, traditions, or natural features into products sold to tourists.

Sustainable Tourism

Tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host communities while protecting the future.

Globalization

The increasing interconnection of the world's economies, cultures, and populations through trade, technology, migration, and communication.

Superpower

A country with dominant economic, technological, and cultural influence on a global scale.

GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

The total value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Investment made by a company or individual in one country into business interests in another country.