Grade 12 Tourism Notes

Grade 12 Tourism Overview 2021

• Emphasis on support for 2021 Grade 12 candidates.
• Importance of hard work for passing and avoiding regrets.
• Focus on key topics: Global Events, Political Situations, Unforeseen Occurrences.

Global Events

Key Concepts

• Global Events: Organized events attracting international tourists, planned over a long time.
• Host Nation: Country hosting the event, offering media coverage and economic opportunities.
• Examples: FIFA World Cup, Olympics, G8 Summit.

Impact on Tourism

• Positive Impact:
  • Infrastructure development.
  • Job creation and cultural awareness.
  • Increased foreign exchange income.
• Negative Impact:
  • Environmental pollution.
  • Potential debt due to overspending on event preparations.

Political Situations and Unforeseen Occurrences

Political Situations

• Civil Conflict: E.g., South Sudan, Syria, affecting tourism due to safety concerns.
• Terrorism and Unrest: Events that deter tourists, resulting in economic losses for affected regions.

Unforeseen Occurrences

• Natural Disasters: Tsunamis, earthquakes adversely impact tourism and local economies.
• Economic Upheaval: Global recession leading to reduced tourism flows and business closures.

Activities and Assessments

• Self-tests and exercises focusing on the knowledge of global events and their effects on tourism.
• Review questions to encourage active engagement with content material, emphasizing key terms and definitions.