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Flashcards by Jan Kowalski, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Jan Kowalski
over 5 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Why has tourism grown? | - Air travel (affordable, more destinations, budget airlines) - Disposable income increased - Paid holidays - Internet advertising -Package holidays (all-inclusive) |
| Physical attractions | - Beaches (relaxation, activities) - Mountains -Snow (activities) - Wildlife (safaris) |
| Human attractions | - Theme park, built attractions - City breaks (historical buildings) - Historic cultures |
| Benefits of tourism - economical | - Benefits economy (direct, indirect employment) - Develops infrastructure - Money invested e.g. to healthcare |
| Benefits of tourism - social | - Income for nature and historical protection - Tourism preserving local cultures (e.g. festivals like Rio Carnival) - Employment for locals - Locals learn new skills, languages |
| Disadvantages - economical | - Jobs for local poorly paid, long hours, working conditions - Money goes to transnational corporations (hotel chains, airlines) - Land and property prices go up - Industry can quickly collapse (economic crash, natural disaster) |
| Disadvantages - social | - Crime rate may increase - Local culture loss - Natural environment impact (deforestation for hotels, pollution) - Water used for tourists not locals - Fishing and farming lands lost to hotels |
| Eco-tourism | - Protecting, not interfering environment - Protecting resources - Supporting local communities - Support local food and drinks - Respect local customs, traditions |
| National parks | Government decided or owned land set aside for human recreation and enjoyment Protection of local flora and fauna |
| Biosphere reserves | Protected to conserve ecosystems - Core zone - plants, animals protected from human impact - Buffer zone - space for environmental research, tourism, recreation - Transition zone - local communities manage resources through fishing, farming |
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