Global tourism

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Created on: 07-04-16 16:57

Reasons for global tourism growth

Increasing wealth, increased leisure time, improved transport facilities (better roads/increased car ownership/regional airports etc), advertising, changing lifestyles, increased motivation (increased stress etc), increased range

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Types of tourism

Eco, package, mass, disaster...

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Benefits of tourism in MEDCs

Increased contact between countries and cultures, more interest in country's culture (castles/museums etc), increased environmental protection

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Development indicators

Social: health/education/population... Economic: income/technology access/cars...Environmental: clean water access/sanitation/pollution

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Sustainable tourism

Encourages tourists to act responsibly, and increase interest in ecotourism

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