Tourism - Key Words Key Words for AQA Geography Tourism Unit 5.0 / 5 based on 1 ratingTeacher recommended ? GeographyTourismGCSEAQA Created by: Marrino13Created on: 18-05-13 13:09 Tourism the short term movement of people to places away from where they live and work, normally for pleasure but also for business. 1 of 35 Package Holiday A tour where transport, accommodation and food are all included in one price 2 of 35 Long-Haul A flight over a long distance, usually taking more than three hours to get to a location 3 of 35 Short-Haul A short distance flight of three hours or less 4 of 35 Mass Tourism Large numbers of people visiting the same area 5 of 35 Specialist Holidays Holidays based on a particular area, interest or activity 6 of 35 Fair Trade Tourism Makes sure the benefits go directly to those whose lands, natural resources, work knowledge and culture are being used 7 of 35 Event Tourism Travel based around specific events whether sporting, cultural or historic 8 of 35 Wilderness An undeveloped and isolated environment 9 of 35 Infrastructure Basic networks, such as transport, power supplies and telecommunications 10 of 35 Heritage Tourism Visiting historical aspects of a country 11 of 35 European City of Culture A city designated by the European Union for one year 12 of 35 Gross National Income (GNI) A way of measuring the wealth of a country 13 of 35 Economic Activity All the businesses and activities that create wealth for a country 14 of 35 Development Indicators Health, wealth and social statistics that show the level of development of a country 15 of 35 Exploitation The misuse of people or resources 16 of 35 Development Gap The difference between the rich and the poor 17 of 35 Volatility When something is apt to change, often very quickly 18 of 35 Boycott Showing refusal by refusing to go somewhere 19 of 35 Multiplier Effect Increased spending in one part of the economy generating spending in another 20 of 35 Tsunami A large wave caused by an underground earthquake 21 of 35 Conflict The result of contrasting demands between people 22 of 35 Honeypot A place of attractive scenery or historic interest that attracts large numbers of visitors 23 of 35 National Parks Areas set aside to protect the landscape so that it can be enjoyed by visitors now and in the future 24 of 35 Resident Population The permanent population living in the area 25 of 35 Pollution Damage caused to water, air, scenery etc 26 of 35 Water Table The upper level of water underground 27 of 35 Greenhouse Gases Gases from burning fossil fuels that pollute the air and add to the problem of Global Warming 28 of 35 Sustainable Meeting the needs of the present population without damaging the environment & local community for future generations 29 of 35 Corporate Responsibility When a company manages an impact on local communities and the environment 30 of 35 Ecotourism Holidays that do little or no damage to the natural environment and local community 31 of 35 Indigenous Naturally occurring in a particular place 32 of 35 Grassroots Run by local people to benefit local community 33 of 35 Community Tourism Tourism that has close contact with, and mainly benefits, local communites 34 of 35 Biodiversity The number and variety of plant and animal species that live in a particular area 35 of 35
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