Yr11 VCE Geography Unit 2

Tourists

people who travel to and stay in places outside their environment for more than 24 hours, but not more than one consecutive year

Domestic tourists

tourism within a tourist’s own country

International tourism

tourism outside a tourist’s own country

Interstate tourists

travelling to another state in the same country

Intrastate tourists

travelling within your own state

Natural environments

mountains, valleys, rivers, waterfalls, deserts, glaciers or forests

Built facilities

landmarks or specialised facilities for things such as medical, educational, or enjoyment

cultural/historical tourism

experience different societies, and historical sites and experience cultural food and events

Dark tourism

places that have experienced or are linked to conflict death and tragedy

Butler’s theory of tourist development

Exploration, Involvement, Development, consolidating, stagnation, rejuvenation/decline

Ecotourism

responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the wellbeing of the local people

Ecotourism impacts

minimal physical, social, behavioural, and psychological impacts

Activities in borneo

Rainforest Trekking, River Cruises, Canopy Walks, Caving, Birdwatching, Cultural Tours, Snorkelling and Diving, Eco-Lodges, Wildlife Viewing

Local scale management (Borneo)

Community Conservation, Small-Scale Farming, Infrastructure, Cultural Preservation, and Governance

Global scale management (Borneo)

International Conservation, Commodity Regulation, Climate Initiatives, Tourism Management, and Global Policies

Phillip Island characteristics: Visitors

Summer is at its peak due to better weather + school holidays. The focus of tourism management is increasing year-round visitation by developing facilities that are not dependent on the weather

Phillip Island characteristics: Economic

In 2021/22 approximately 4200 people were directly employed in tourism across the Bass Coast. At $680 million in expenditure, tourism makes up around 26.8% of the GRP (Gross regional product) of Bass Coast economy. Characteristics

Phillip Island characteristics: Post Covid recovery

Activities in Phillip island

Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Phillip Island Nature Parks, Nobbies Centre, Churchill Island, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Wildlife Cruises, Cowes Beach, Pyramid Rock

Management for Phillip island

Visitor Limits, Sustainable Practices, Conservation Support, Education, Monitoring, Community Involvement, Eco-Friendly Infrastructure

Impacts of tourism in Phillip island (positive)

Economic Benefits, Infrastructure Development, Cultural Exchange, Conservation Funding

Impacts of tourism in Phillip island (negative)

Environmental Degradation, Wildlife Disturbance, Cultural Erosion, Overcrowding