Tourism Key Words 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyTourismGCSEAQA Created by: DarcyTrowers19982015Created on: 25-03-15 18:17 Specialist Holidays Holidays based on a particular area, interest or activity 1 of 30 Fair Trade Tourism Makes sure the benefits go diirectly to those whose land, natural resources, work, knowledge and culture are being used 2 of 30 Event tourism Travel based around specific events whether sporting, historical, cultural 3 of 30 Wilderness An undeveloped and isolated environment 4 of 30 Infrastructure Basic networks such as transport, power supplies and telecommunications 5 of 30 Herittage tourism Visiting historical aspects of a country 6 of 30 European City of Culture A city designed by the European Union for one year 7 of 30 Gross National Income (GNI) A way of measuring the wealth of a country 8 of 30 Economic Activity All the businesses and activities that create wealth for a country 9 of 30 Development Indicators Health, wealth and social statistics that show the level of development of a country 10 of 30 Exploitation The misuse of people or resources 11 of 30 Development Gap The difference between the rich and poor 12 of 30 Volatility When something is apt to change, often very quickly 13 of 30 Boycott Showing your disaprovable by refusing to go somewhere 14 of 30 Multiplier Effect Increased spending in one part of the economy generating spending in another 15 of 30 Tsunami A large wave caused by an undersea earthquake 16 of 30 Conflict The result of contrasting demands between people 17 of 30 Honeypot A place of attractive scenery or historic interest that attracts large numbers of visitors 18 of 30 National Parks Areas set aside to protect the landscape so that it can be enjoyed by visitors now and in the future 19 of 30 Resident Population The permanent population living in an area 20 of 30 Pollution Damage caused to water, air, scentery, etc 21 of 30 Water Table The upper level of water underground 22 of 30 Greenhouse Gases Gases from burning fossil fuels that pollute the area and add to the problem of global warming 23 of 30 Sustainable Meeting the needs of the present population without damaging the enevironment and local communtiy for future generations 24 of 30 Eco Tourism Holidays that do little or no damage to the natural environment and local community 25 of 30 Corporate Responsibility How a company manages its impact on local communties and the local environment 26 of 30 Indigenous Naturally occuring in a particular place 27 of 30 Grass Roots Run by local people to benefit local communties 28 of 30 Community Tourism Tourism that has close contact with, and mainly benefits local communities 29 of 30 Biodiversity The number and variety of plants and animal species that live in a particular area 30 of 30
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