unit 2

What is a protected area?

A place conserved by a set of rules.

What does GDP stand for?

Gross Domestic Product.

What are negative impacts in the context of travel and tourism?

Impacts that affect the travel and tourism industry on a place and/or local people.

Define biodiversity.

The degree of variation in living things.

What constitutes an ecosystem?

The net worth of things between living things and the environment.

What are the three types of impacts caused by growth in travel and tourism?

Economic, environmental, and sociocultural impacts.

What are economic impacts in the context of travel and tourism?

The effects that travel and tourism has on money and jobs.

What are environmental impacts caused by tourism?

Effects that travel and tourism has on the environment, which can be positive or negative.

What are sociocultural impacts?

The effects that travel and tourism has on people and their way of life.

What are economic factors affecting tourism demands?

Factors related to money.

What does tourism demand refer to?

The level of desire to travel to destinations.

What is disposable income?

The remaining income after paying taxes and buying necessities.

What are social factors affecting tourism demand?

Factors related to people and communities.

What do demographic factors describe?

Facts about population including numbers, age, and disposable income.

What has increased health awareness led to in tourism?

Increased demand for outdoor activities.

What is social consciousness?

An awareness of other people and the difficulties they face in life.

What is socially sustainable tourism?

Tourism that minimizes negative social impacts and maximizes positive social impacts on a destination.

What are technological factors in tourism?

Factors related to practical science applications and engineering.

What is online booking?

The use of the Internet to reserve accommodation and transport.

What is the definition of political factors?

Factors related to how countries are governed and the resulting effects.

What are environmental factors?

Factors related to nature and climate.

What do health factors refer to in tourism?

Factors related to people's health and diseases.

What are the benefits of sustainable tourism?

Helps the environment, creates jobs, protects culture, and fits travel trends.

What are four reasons for the growth of sustainable tourism?

Changing attitudes, media influence, availability of sustainable options, and government policies.

What does directly employed mean in tourism?

Having a job in a travel and tourism organization.

What are green destinations?

A status awarded by the green destinations foundation.

What is greening?

Making something environmentally sustainable.

What does the value chain refer to?

The set of linked products and services that tourists spend money on.

What factors are important for a travel destination's location?

Accessibility and unique appeal.

What are topological features?

Surface features of the landscape such as mountains, lakes, and rivers.

What is accessibility in tourism?

How easy a destination is to reach.

What is a gateway?

An entry point to a destination such as an airport or railway station.

What is a hub in tourism?

A place where tourists change from one type of transport to another.

Define infrastructure in the context of tourism.

The transport framework of a destination including all types of transport and facilities.

What is community tourism?

Tourism involving local communities inviting tourists to visit and stay in their homes.

What are World Heritage Sites?

Destinations identified as important parts of the natural or built environment by UNESCO.

What are indigenous communities?

Communities of the original inhabitants of a place.

What do social enterprises aim to achieve?

Be profitable while supporting local and indigenous communities.

Define combat climate change.

To take action against changes in the earth's climate.

What is carrying capacity in tourism?

The maximum number of visitors a destination can accommodate sustainably.

What does over-tourism refer to?

Too many tourists in a destination, harming the environment and local community.

What is the significance of government objectives in tourism?

Government seeks to balance economic benefits, resource protection, and tourist safety.

How does tourism impact the economy positively?

By creating jobs and generating income.

What are negative economic impacts of tourism?

Inflation, import/export leakage, and job losses.