Rotorua Tourism Development — Impacts Cheat Sheet

A collection of 31 flashcards summarizing key vocabulary and concepts related to the impacts of tourism development in Rotorua, focusing on economic, social, environmental, cultural, and infrastructure aspects.

Economic Impact

A major impact of the tourism development process in Rotorua that transforms the local economy through expansion and reinvestment.

Tourism Revenue

Tourism generates $800 million per year for Rotorua (MBIE, 2019).

Job Provision

Tourism provides 20% of local jobs, approximately 7,500 positions.

Visitor Growth

Visitor numbers increased from 1.2 million in the 1980s to 3.3 million by 2019.

Rotorua Airport Upgrade

Upgraded in 2009 to accommodate international visitors.

Skyline Gondola

Attracts over 1 million visitors annually to Rotorua.

Social Impact

Tourism development shapes Rotorua socially, influencing community identity and everyday life.

Māori Tourism Attractions

Te Puia and Whakarewarewa host over 500,000 visitors per year combined.

Cultural Revitalisation Funding

Tourism funds programs like Māori language and kapa haka initiatives.

Population Increase

There was a 12% increase in the tourism-related population between 2000-2020.

Peak Foot Traffic

Summer tourist peaks increase CBD foot traffic by over 30%.

Environmental Impact

Tourism development has significant impacts on geothermal features, forests, and lakes.

Geothermal Bore Overuse

Overuse in the 1970s caused the drying of 5 major geysers in Whakarewarewa.

Visitor Pressure

3.3 million tourists in 2019 contributed to increased waste and emissions.

Redwoods Forest Visits

The forest sees over 500,000 mountain biking visits annually.

Sustainable Tourism Charter

Introduced in 2008 to reduce ecological strain in Rotorua.

Cultural Impact

Tourism development shapes the cultural environment through the commercialisation of Māori heritage.

Māori Cultural Tourism Revenue

Contributes over $250 million annually.

Local Iwi Profit Reinvestment

Te Puia and Whakarewarewa reinvest profits back into local iwi.

Cultural Performance Attendance

Attendance increased by 60% since 2000.

Visitor Motivation

70% of visitors to Te Puia identify Māori culture as their primary reason for visiting.

Infrastructure Impact

Tourism development has altered Rotorua's land use and infrastructure.

Accommodation Providers

Over 200 accommodation providers operate in Rotorua.

Tourism Corridor

Major attractions cluster along State Highway 5, forming a north-south tourism corridor.

CBD Redevelopment

Redeveloped in 2015-2019 to support tourism spending.

Commercial Attractions Density

Rotorua hosts more than 40 commercial attractions, one of the highest densities in NZ.

Spatial Organisation

Tourism development reshapes Rotorua's spatial organisation concerning visitor flows.

Long-term Financial Dependence

Tourism continuously reshapes the region through investment and employment.

Cultural Identity Reinforcement

Tourism development impacts Rotorua socially by reinforcing cultural identity.

Environmental Stress

Tourism development produces ecological strain and influences natural feature management.

Commercialisation of Heritage

Tourism influences how Māori traditions are presented due to commercial pressures.

Tourism Economic Driver

Tourism development is the dominant economic driver in Rotorua.

Investment in Community Life

Tourism reshapes community life around visitor demand.

Conservation Responses

Tourism impacts lead to conservation efforts to protect Rotorua's natural resources.