geography - tourism

Tourism

Industry which incorporates everything to do with tourists (eg activities they do)

Tourist

A person who spends leisure time away from home for atleast 1 day for the purposes of pleasure

Flow line map

A type of map used to show movement of objects between different areas, showing volume and direction.

International tourism

Crosses international borders eg Northern Ireland to Spain

Domestic tourism

Travelling within your own country eg banbridge to newcastle

3 examples of types of holidays:

Historic, relaxation, winter sport

Growth in tourism reasons (5)

More paid time off

Increased disposable income

more internet access

Cheaper holidays

Increased health of elderly

Package holiday

Holidays sold by travel agents/online companies which link transport, food, accommodation and entertainment

Positives of package holidays

ATOL protected

Easy to book

Different board options

Negatives of package holidays

More expensive

Less choice

Little benefit to local businesses

3 examples of popular package holiday destinations:

Spain

Turkey

Greece

Impacts of mass tourism

Overcrowding

Loss of culture

Environmental issues

Pollution

Where is the republic of Cyprus located on the island?

South

Who is it controlled by?

Greek Cypriots

Who is it recognised by?

Everyone

How much of the island does it cover?

2/3

Where is the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus located on the island?

North

Who is it controlled by?

Turkish Cypriots

Who is it recognised by?

Only turkey

How much of the island does it cover?

1/3

Capital of Cyprus?

Nicosia

Cyprus tourist attractions

Cape Greco, tomb of the kings, troops mountains, Kourion

Key principals of eco-tourism

Conservation, education, protect resources sustainable transport, benefit locals, protect locals

What is eco tourism?

Responsible travel to a fragile or remote area where active steps are taken to conserve the environment and improve the wellbeing of local people and their culture

Some positives of eco tourism

Income source for locals, sustainable use of resources, increases awareness for environmental problems

Some negatives to eco tourism

Tribes may be forced to leave home

Reaching remote areas can cause pollution