Geography unit 3

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Honey pot
A place of attractive scenery or historic interests that attracts large numbers of visitors
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Specialist hoilday
Holidays based on a particular activity or interest
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Tourism
The short term movement of people to places away from where they live and work, normally for pleasure but also for business
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Long haul
A flight over a long distance usually taking more than 3 hours
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National park
Areas of outstanding natural beauty that are protected so that visitors can enjoy the landscape now and in the future
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Package holiday
A tour where where transport and accommodation are included all in one price (and sometimes food if in hotels)
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Fair-trade tourism
This makes sure that the benefits go directly to those whose land, natural resources, work, knowledge and cultures are being used
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Short haul
A flight over a short distance, usually taking less than three hours
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Wilderness tourism
Tourism is areas that are undeveloped and isolated
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Infrastructure
Basic networks such as transport, power supplies, water and telecommunications- usually the government is responsible for this
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Sustainable tourism
Meeting the needs of the present population without damaging the environment for the future generation
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Mass tourism
Large number s of tourists visiting the same area
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European city culture
A city designated by the European Union for one year to promote the city to new audiences
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Corporate responsibility
How a company manages its impact on the environment and local communities
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Eco-tourism
Holidays/ tourism that do little or no damage to the environment and local communities
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Event tourism+ heritage tourism
Tourism that is based on specific events whether sporting, cultural or historical
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Card 2

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Holidays based on a particular activity or interest

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Specialist hoilday

Card 3

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The short term movement of people to places away from where they live and work, normally for pleasure but also for business

Back

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Card 4

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A flight over a long distance usually taking more than 3 hours

Back

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Card 5

Front

Areas of outstanding natural beauty that are protected so that visitors can enjoy the landscape now and in the future

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