Define
tourism
Movement of people to a location where they do NOT live or have citizenship
includes economic activities of a region that is targeted at attracting tourists
watching a soccer game at a stadium is an example of which type of tourism?
Sports
what is built to house tourists?
Hotels
Name ONE of the 5 most visited countries
France
Spain
China
Italy
USA
tourism region
an area devoted to tourist attractions (attract and accommodate tourists)
travelling and staying at a hotel to have a meeting with shareholders about expanding the company that you represent is an example of what?
Business Tourism
what type of activity does tourism generate?
economic activity (generates wealth for an area)
true or false: the four major tourist flows stem from North America and developing countries
False: the four most major tourists flows are to and from developed countries in North America and Europe
tourist destination
site or region (place) that tourists are going/visited by a large number of tourists
what's the most popular type of tourism
Beach
lodgings, hotels, restaurants, and airports are an example of what?
Infrastructure that is planned and developed to accommodate tourists
why do people in developed countries travel more?
More time and disposable income
infrastructure
structures and facilities built by humans for use within a country or city such as roads. hotels, buildings, etc.
things we create to facilitate our standard of living, traveling, existing, etc.
What type of tourism involves a guided hike to examine exotic plants and trees?
Ecotourism
Name 1 positive and 1 negative impact of tourism
Positive: Brings in revenue, creates job, creates infrastructure/development
negative: pollution, overconsumption, cultural deterioration, littering, density of people,
true or false: The number of tourists has dramatically increased from 1950 to 2017 and is expected to increase further in the next decade
True
tourist flow
Movement of a large number of tourists from one place to another
Beach tourism
cultural tourism
adventure tourism
entertainment tourism
ecotourism
sports tourism
business tourism
How do natural attractions and infrastructure interact?
Natural attractions act as potential hotspots for tourists and revenue generation. As a result, they can be eroded or damaged as businesses/governments try to build roads, lodgings, or other infrastructure that enables people to visit those areas. These visits can harm the natural environment through intensive human interactions that damage wildlife, pollute the area, etc.
name the continents
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Oceania/Australia
Antarctica
Africa