Key Terms
grant
a sum of money given to an organization by a government or other organization.
agri-tourism
farm based/agricultural tourism
inflation
an increase in prices over time which leads to a reduction in the value of money
small to medium-sized enterprise
direct tourism
working in an industry such as a hotel, visitor attraction, cabin crew, where workers are dealing directly with tourists.
deforestation
loss of forest areas due to logging agriculture
carrying capacity
the number of people a destination can safely support without causing damage to the area
indirect tourism
working for suppliers of an industry.
land degradation
the deterioration of soil, preventing current and future growth
shareholder
informal tourism employment
employment roles that are not permanent and may be set up as and when there is a need.
carbon footprint
the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere from the activities of people
dividends
financial reward to investors/shareholders
ecological integrity
the diversity and quality of eco systems
disasters
weather influence which can cause sufficient damage towards land and water