Global Tourism 1
What is an NGO?
a not-for-profit organization who want to promote a product, service, or cause
(non-governmental organization)
What is "carbon footprint"?
The amount of carbon dioxide pollution produced by the activities of a person or industry
What are "homestay holidays?"
Holidays involving tourists staying in local people's houses
What does "THEEPS" stand for?
The 6 factors that affect global tourism-- technological, health, economic, environmental, political and social
What do we mean by the "scale" of global tourism
Size
What is the multiplier effect?
How wealth is created from tourism spending. Money spent in one area creates the opportunity for other businesses to make money.
What are "indigenous communities"? Give an example.
Communities of the original inhabitants of a place
What is a "quota"?
A limit to the number of tourists allowed to visit a destination or attraction
What are "nature reserves"?
Places where the natural environment and biodiversity are protected, such as a swamp, rainforest, or specific wildlife habitat
What are "clean-ups"?
tourist activities where tourist help locals clean a particular environment by removing trash or unwanted pollutants
What are gateways?
an entry point to a destination (airports or railways stations, for example)
What are "hubs"?
Places where tourists change from one type of transport to another
What are "topographical features?"
Surface features ofthe landscape, such as mountains, rivers, forests, valleys etc.
What are "World Heritage Sites"?
Destinations and attractions identified as especially important part of the environment or architecture by UNESCO
What does "export leakage"?
When destination organisations (such as hotels) are foreign owned. Profits are exported from the destination country.
What is infrastructure?
The transit framework or physical structures of a destination
What are "assets"? Give an example.
Things of value, such as wildlife, landscapes, monuments, or historic architecture
Define "culture clash"
A conflict between groups of people due to differences in beliefs, values, or ways of life
What is "carrying capacity"?
The maximum number of visitors a destination or attraction can accommodate without causing environmental damage or social disturbances
What does "import leakage" mean?
When tourists are supplied with goods such as food that has to be imported to the location they are visiting
What does "accessibility" mean?
How easy it is to reach a destination?
Define "inflation"
An economic situation in which the prices of goods and services are increasing
What is an "NTO"?
a government agency that promotes and markets the tourism products of a country
(national tourism organisation)
What is an "RTO"?
an organisation that promotes and markets the tourism products of a particular region
(Regional Tourism Organisation)
What is a "DMC"?
(Destination Management Company)