Tourism Development & Planning 1: Unit 2 Flashcards

A comprehensive set of practice questions covering tourism products, demand, supply, and socio-economic determinants based on the Unit 2 lecture notes.

What are the three core elements of a tourism product as defined in the notes?

Tangible elements, service, and experience.

What are the five phases of the tourism experience?

1. The planning phase, 2. The journey to the destination, 3. The destination experience, 4. Return journey, and 5. The memory phase.

According to the transcript, what is 'income elasticity' in the context of tourism demand?

Changes that take place in the volume of demand due to changes in a potential client’s income.

Why is tourism supply described as having 'limitation in supply'?

Tourism facilities like hotels and airports are capital-intensive items that cannot be used for anything else if demand is underestimated.

What happens during the 'planning phase' of a tourism experience?

This is the beginning of the experience where the image of a destination is formed, influenced by previous experiences, word of mouth, media, and marketing.

What is the difference between direct and indirect competition in tourism?

Direct competition occurs between tourism businesses, while indirect competition occurs when a holiday is substituted by a different non-tourism purchase, such as a new car.

What does the 'perishability' of tourism products refer to?

Since consumption and production occur at the same time, the product cannot be stored for later use.

What is 'suppressed demand' and how is it divided?

The total number of people who would like to travel but are prevented by circumstances; it is divided into potential demand (socio-economic factors) and deferred demand (supply-side problems).

Define 'Redirection of demand' in tourism.

When the geographic location of a trip changes, such as a tourist changing a trip from JNB to DUR due to overbooked flights.

How do geographers define tourism demand?

By looking at the total number of people who travel and use facilities and services at places away from their homes to identify who is travelling and where.

What are the 'primary aspects' of tourism mentioned in the lecture?

Accommodation, Catering, Transport, Entertainment, Attractions and culture, and Services.

What role does 'anthropology' play in secondary aspects of tourism?

It is the study of human beings and culture, related to tourism through cultural tourism and site-specific information of religious or historical value.

What are the two types of psychological profiles for tourists?

Introverts, who prefer visiting familiar places, and Extroverts, who prefer visiting unfamiliar places and exploring new things.

What is the difference between the 'public sector' and 'private sector' in tourism development?

The public sector (government) formulates policies and provides funding/incentives, while the private sector provides travel agencies, tour operators, and tour guides.

What are the three regions described in the integration of tourism demand and supply?

1. Tourist-generating area, 2. Tourist-route region, and 3. Tourist-destination region.

Who is responsible for marketing South Africa as a tourist destination internationally?

South African Tourism (SAT).

What year did Kohler and Armstrong define marketing as a social and managerial process?

$$1990$$

According to the notes, when was this lecture conducted?

April $2024$

What is the 'memory phase' of the tourism experience?

Entails a person recalling the tourist experience.

Describe 'safety management and ergonomics' in tourism.

The design and development of environments (like buildings and theme parks) and activities that are safe for tourists, considering lighting, movement, and emergency exits.