History
Surf Tourism in Costa Rica
STOKE
Surf Tourism Basics
Surf Tourism - Local
100

Who started the surfing sport?

Who were the (ancient) Hawaiians and Polynesians?

100

There are a few benefits of surf tourism for local Costa Rican communities, what are two main ones?

What is economic revenue and employment opportunities?

P.g 37

100

Which country is cited as a positive example where locals manage surf tourism?

What is Papua New Guinea?

100

According to the article in 2013, how many global participants in surfing were estimated?

What is 35 million?

P.g. 301

100

Name one popular surf break in the San Luis Obispo area.

What is Morro Bay/Pismo Beach/Cayucos/Shell Beach?

200

Who introduced surfing to North America and Australia?

Who is Duke Kahanamoku?

200

One potential negative impact of surf tourism on Costa Rica's environment

What is high-rise condominium construction?

P.g 45

200

In most developing countries, surf tourism is controlled by whom?

What are foreign investors?

200

Surf tourism is a niche within what broader tourism sector?

What is sport tourism?

P.g. 301

200

What rock attracts a lot of tourists when visiting the Central Coast?

What is Morro Rock?

300

Who first discovered and recorded surfing?

Who is Captain James Cook?

300

The term used to describe a surfer's lifestyle centered around their passion

What is Surfer Habitus?

P.g 37, 38 & 44

300

What does STOKE stand for?

What is Sustainable Tourism Operator's Kit for Evaluation?

300

What are those beaches that generate large numbers of tourists who travel to exotic destinations in search of optimal surf experiences?

What are the beaches at Playa Jacó and Playa Hermosa on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast?

P.g 37

300

If you were to apply STOKE principles locally, which type of surf businesses might benefit the most?

What is a surf school or rental shop?

400

What is the traditional name for ancient Hawaiian surfing?

What is He'e Nalu?

400

Term appropriated by surf tourists to encapsulate their Costa Rican experience 

What is pura vida?

pg. 42

400

What is the main function of accreditation schemes?

What is influencing consumer choice through the branding power of the ecolabel associated with the program? 

pg. 304

400

What two issues have arisen for local communities with such rapid growth due to tourists? 

What is providing fresh water and adequate sewage treatment?

pg. 46

400

What environmental issue affects Central Coast surf spots due to runoff or urbanization?

What is coastal pollution? 

500

What California town is known as "Surf City USA"?

What is Huntington Beach? 

500

Explanatory model created by Richard Butler to describe the stages of growth and decline of popular tourist spots

What is Tourism Area Life Cycle? 

pg. 47

500

What non-profit center sought to address the feasibility of a surf sustainability certification program?

What is the Center for Surf Research (CSR) at San Diego University? 

pg. 305, 306

500

What four things are most important in fueling a surfer's desire to go to exotic locations?

What are wave quality, cost, crowding, and culture?

pg. 307

500

What annual event is held at the Fremont that showcases surf films? 

What is Surf Nite in SLO?

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