Responsible travel to natural areas, that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
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What is the name of the major international online booking site?
Expedia
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Describe the changing pattern of tourist destinations around the world.
An increasing amount of people are visiting LEDC's. More people are going on holiday. More widespread destinations (more long haul trips.). More people from MEDC's are taking overseas holidays.
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What is Mass Tourism?
Large numbers of people visiting the same area.
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What is Tourism?
the short movement of people to places away from where they live and work, normally for pleasure, but sometimes business.
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What is a long haul?
A flight over a long distance ~ 3+ hours.
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What is a Short haul?
A short distance flight ~ 3- hours
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How do different places provide different opportunities for tourist activities?
Some areas could have a certain aspect like culture and history, where as other areas might have a coast or hills, meaning other activities are made available.
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What is a Package Holiday?
A trip where transport, accommodation and food are included in on the price.
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What is a Specialist Holiday?
A holiday based on a particular area/activity/interest.
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What is Fair Trade Tourism?
Tourism where benefits go directly to those who's; land, resources, work, knowledge and culture is being used.
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What is Event Tourism?
Travel based around specific events ~ sporting, culture and history.
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What is Heritage Tourism?
Traveling to see an aspect of a country.
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What size scale is the Tourism industry?
One of the biggest ~ it is worth $919 billion.
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Is domestic tourism or international tourism bigger?
Domestic tourism ~ it is about 4x bigger
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Which nationality spends the most per person when on holiday?
Germans
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Why is tourism increasing? ~ give 5 reasons.
People are wealthier. Incomes are larger (more disposable income). Most families have two working parents and fewer children. Car ownership has grown. People have more leisure time. Greater life expectancy. Travel is cheaper/quicker/online booking.
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What are the social benefits of tourism?
People can have fun days out. Jobs are provided.
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What are the economic benefits of tourism?
Money is produced ~ more money local economy.
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What are the environmental benefits of tourism?
Ecotourism. Can make people aware of the environment. Money made can help maintain the environment.
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What are the cultural benefits of tourism?
People can learn/experience different languages and food. learning about culture can reduce conflict.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
What is the name of the major international online booking site?
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Expedia
Card 3
Front
Describe the changing pattern of tourist destinations around the world.
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