Geography GCSE Tourism

Conflict- disagreement between people's over use of resources.

Conflict Resolution- Solving of the disagreement.

Erosion- Wearing away of the land.

Accessibility- How easy/difficult it is to get to a certain place.

Multiplier Effect- Positive or negative knock-on.

National Park- A protected area because of it's specialities.

Ecotourism- Reduces harm to the environment.

Tourism- Travelling to new places.

Tertiary Industry- Provides a service.

Leisure Time- Time when not at work or asleep.

Recreation- Doing something you enjoy.

Visitor Attraction- A place where people visit.

Congestion- Overcrowding of people or traffic.

Sustainable Tourism- Looking after resources so that they can be used in the future; without affecting the resources in the present time.

Honeypot Site- A place that attracts large amounts of tourists.

Popular for...

• Wide range of accommadation
• Beatrix Potter (her famous books include references to places nearby)
• Scenery
• Boat trips
• Easy road access to the M6
• Camping and self catering
• Located on Lake Windermere close to Amberside (another honeypot site)

Reasons to visit...

• Cycling
• Events
• Watersports
• Scenery/landscape
• Orienteering
• Peace and quiet
• Hillwalking/climbing

Problems...

• Noise
• Litter
• Vandalism
• Wildlife is disturbed
• Traffic congestion
• Footpath erosion
• Seasonal work
• House prices rise

Solutions...

• LDNPA helps rebuild damage
• Tree planting
• Charity walks
• Road expansions to ease congestion
• Fenced off areas for wildlife protection
• Houses built for rental purposes by the locals

Advantages...

• New cultures
• New services in area
• Economic upturn
• House prices rise-good for selling
• Money and jobs for the local people of the area

Disadvantages...

• Footpath erosion
• Traffic congestion
• Litter
• Vandalism
• Pollution
• Forest fires
• Gates left open
• Parking problems
• Wildlife disturbed
• Economic downturn