Tourism Basics
What is tourism?
The act of traveling to other places for leisure, business, or other reasons.
What percentage of global GDP and jobs are linked to tourism?
Around 10%.
What is an attraction factor?
Something that draws tourists to a region (e.g. beaches, culture, or landmarks).
Which country had the most tourists in 2019?
France (90 million).
Name one positive economic impact of tourism.
Creates jobs and supports income
what is the negative impact of tourism?
pollution and increased emissions,
What type of trips reached 1.5 billion worldwide in 2019?
International trips.
What are nature-based attractions?
Natural places like mountains, beaches, or geoparks that attract visitors.
What are the top three tourist countries after France?
USA, Spain, and China.
What type of tourism aims to protect the environment?
Ecotourism
What is one positive global effect of tourism?
It promotes world peace by connecting people across cultures.
Which mode of transportation carries over half of international tourists?
Air travel.
What are culture-based attractions?
Sites that show a region’s history, traditions, and art.
Name one famous European tourist city.
Paris, London, Rome, or Amsterdam.
Give one negative impact of tourism on the environment.
Pollution, waste, or greenhouse gas emissions
Why has Asian tourism grown rapidly?
Because living standards and incomes are increasing in Asia.
How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect tourism in 2020?
It dropped by 70–75% compared to 2019.
What organization lists the world’s most important heritage sites?
UNESCO (World Heritage List)
What is the most important tourist destination in Asia?
China
How can tourism harm local communities?
Raises prices, causes overcrowding, or weakens local culture
How does travel change an individual’s worldview?
It broadens their perspective and helps them appreciate cultural diversity.
Name two reasons (besides spare time) why people travel.
Health, family, work, or education.
What are Geoparks?
Areas that attract tourists through special geological features of the Earth’s crust.
Which religious city in Saudi Arabia attracts millions of visitors yearly?
Mecca
What is a “tourism balance”?
The difference between a country’s income from tourists and the money its citizens spend abroad.