Tourism

Define tourism

When a person travels away from home to another destination for leisure

What are some reasons for the growth of tourism? (7)

1) Increased income & leave allowance

2) Easier travel

3) Faster and easier transport

4) Improved communication

5) Increased natural attractions

6) Increased manmade human attractions.

7) More advertisement of places

What are some economic benefits of tourism for receiving areas? (6)

1) Multiplier effect (business → jobs → spending → tax → government)

2) Creates job opportunities (for locals, & poorer rural areas)

3) Money contributes to country’s economy & government (via tax, spending)

4) Supports small businesses

5) Sharing of skills → more productive workforce

6) Can encourage migration

What are some social benefits of tourism for receiving areas? (4)

1) Increased diversity of cultures

2) Improved infrastructure, healthcare & education

3) Spread awareness about cultural heritage

4) Develops foreign language skills

What are some environmental benefits of tourism for receiving areas? (3)

1) Improved sustainable practices

2) Improved preservation of area / species

3) Improved electricity & water supply

What are some negative economic impacts of tourism for receiving areas? (4)

1) Money often goes to big businesses & not locally

2) High economic leakages

3) Money borrowed to invest in tourism can increase national debt

4) Low-paid, seasonal work for tourism

What are some negative social impacts of tourism for receiving areas? (6)

1) Discrimination / abuse of human rights

2) Displacement of locals to build tourism infrastructure

3) Erode local language & traditions

4) Congestion

5) Illegal tourist activities

6) Loss of resources

What are some negative environmental impacts of tourism for receiving areas? (4)

1) The local environment can be bulldozed & destroyed → free land for tourism infrastructure

2) Tourism creates local pollution (e.g. waste, littering)

3) Tourist activity can disturb / damage habitats and wildlife

4) Increased greenhouse gas emissions from flying

What climates can promote tourism in an area?

1) Snow - skiing can take place

2) Sunshine - people can spend time on beaches

Define ecotourism

A form of sustainable tourism that minimises environmental impact while supporting local economies and respecting cultural traditions

Define sustainable tourism

Tourism practices that consider the current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism

What are methods to manage tourism sustainably?

1) Build National Parks w/ entrance fees:

• to preserve species & environment

• money raised can be spent on improvement

2) Ban hunting & fishing → protect local species

3) Impose fines for littering

4) Fence-prohibited/protected areas - prevent people trespassing & ruining environment

5) Only allow tourists w/ a guide access to area → monitor behaviour

How do national parks manage tourism?

1) Protect wildlife

2) Prevent building

3) Ban hunting

4) Charge entrance fees - go to improving preservation practices

5) Areas can be fenced to prevent trespassing