Major Elements
What are the five climate zones?
Tropical
Polar
Dry
Temperate
Continental
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather-The weather changes daily.
Climate-The climate never changes, the climate is what makes a place unique. Florida's climate is always hot.
What is a cultural attraction?
It is based on the destinations culture.
What are the six elements of geography?
Physical Geography
Weather/Climate
History
Culture
Reasons a Traveler Would Come or Stay Away
Meeting a Travelers Needs
Name 5 types of target markets?
Geo-Savvy
Urban Sophisticate
Traditional
Good Citizen
Wishful Thinker
Apathetic
Outdoor Sportsman
Self-Indulgent
What is a commercial attractions?
Shopping malls, Resorts, The zoo etc.
What are the five major travel barriers?
Political
Health
Safety
Cultural/Religious
Natural/Climatic
Music Tours
Spa and Wellness Tours
Volunteer Tours
Religious Tours
Shopping Tours
What type of tours would be considered a combination tour?
Visiting a place where you can experience multiple attractions during the visit.
For example shopping at the harbor, you can also take a water taxi or boat ride across the chesapeake.
What are the five types of attractions?
Physical Attractions
Historical Attractions
Cultural Attractions
Commercial Attractions
Combination
What is a physical attraction?
Surfing, biking, mountain climbing etc.
What are some examples of climate change?
Severe weather patterns like storms, tornadoes etc
History vs Culture
What are some differences?
What are some similarities?
What is a historical attraction?
It is based on the destinations history.
What is global warming?
What are some examples of the impact of global warming on tourism?
Some tourism destinations experience environment changes like a ski resorts, experiencing snow melting faster during winter months due to high temperatures.