organisation
what does NTO stands for?
National tourism organistation
what does LEDC and MEDC stand for?
LEDC: Least economically developed country
MEDC: most economically developed country
the three different ways of impact
economic
socio-cultural
environmental
commercial organisation main objective
generate profit
what is carrying capacity?
the number of individuals who can be supported in a given area within natural resources limits, and without degrading the natural social, cultural and economic environment for present and future generations.
what is leakage
when revenue generated by tourism is lost to outside economies
What is the job of the Destination management companies?
is one that uses its extensive local knowledge and resources to offer a professional service in organising and running of events.
what is the difference between direct tourism employment and indirect tourism employment?
direct tourism employment is when the workers are dealing directly with tourist like cabin crew, etc. while indirect tourism employment like catering supplies dont deal with tourist.
what is the definition of the multiplier effect
recirculation of money, for example , money spent by tourists will be re-spent in the area
What is a function of commercial organisations?
- raise awareness
- Increase sales
what is the consequence of exceeding carrying capacity. give two.
1. likely to be a change in the fisical environment.
2. decline in the quality of the customer experience
(other possible consequences)
give two positive impacts when talking about the environment
improved assets
building regulations
conservation
Activites of NGO's (at least 3)
- Support activities that increase the profile of the destination
- Empower the local community
- They give extra information to help deliver acceptable and sustainable products and services
- conduct research and gain expert knowledge
Give at least 3 economic objectives of a destination
. significantly increasing the contribution of tourism to GDP
- increasing visitor arrivals and tourist expenditure
- increasing both the quantity and the quality of jobs generated by the tourism industry.
give two positive and two negative socio-cultural impacts
preservation of customs and crafts (adv)
the provision of communitiy facilities and public services (adv)
conflicts with the host community (dis)
crime (dis)