Benefits and Impacts of Infrastructure in Tourism Industry

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What term refers to tourism that involves exploring the world through internet, books, or TV without physically traveling?

War tourism

Hot-Spot tourism

Sustainable tourism

Armchair tourism (correct)

Which type of tourism involves tourist participation in destination arts?

Creative tourism (correct)

Atrocity tourism

Graffiti tourism

Libel tourism

What is the term used for travel to celebrate a special event?

Babymoon

Momcation

Mancation

Celebration Vacations (correct)

Which type of tourism involves travel to commit graffiti?

Graffiti tourism Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an all-male trip?

Mancation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of sustainable tourism?

To ensure a positive experience for local people, tourism companies, and tourists Signup and view all the answers

What type of tourism involves visitors exploring historic, 'haunted' city quarters?

Ghost Tourism Signup and view all the answers

Which form of tourism involves visiting sites related to tragedies or dark history, like concentration camps or genocide memorials?

War Tourism Signup and view all the answers

What type of tourism implies traveling to experience outer space, exemplified by Dennis Tito's 2001 trip with a $20 million price tag?

Space Tourism Signup and view all the answers

Which form of tourism is associated with visiting sites affected by natural disasters or climate change threats before they are lost?

Doom Tourism Signup and view all the answers

What type of tourism focuses on exploring various aspects of a specific culture's cuisine and food traditions?

Culinary Tourism Signup and view all the answers

Which form of tourism includes learning-oriented activities like audio tourism and audio walking tours?

Niche Tourism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of tourism, according to the World Tourism Organization (WTO)?

To travel outside one's usual environment for leisure Signup and view all the answers

According to IUOTO, how long must a person travel in a different country to be classified as a tourist?

More than 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of tourism as a foreign exchange earner?

Tourism helps reduce unemployment rates in the host country Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tourism might involve activities like mountain climbing, snorkeling, and backpacking?

Adventure tourism Signup and view all the answers

How do tourists contribute to the social impacts of tourism?

By respecting local customs and traditions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of adapting to local norms while traveling?

Learning a few common phrases in the local language Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Armchair tourism and virtual tourism allow exploration of the world through the internet, books, or TV without physical travel.
Emerging adjectival tourism terms include atrocity tourism, hot-spot tourism, staycation, babymoon, celebration vacations, creative tourism, graffiti tourism, and more.
Sustainable tourism aims to ensure positive development for local people, tourism companies, and tourists while avoiding damage to the environment, economy, and cultures of destinations.
New trends in tourism include disaster tourism, dark tourism, ghost tourism, slum tourism, pop-culture tourism, cyber tourism, space tourism, nautical tourism, culinary tourism, LGBT tourism, extreme tourism, war tourism, and more.
Tourism is an industry focused on attracting people to destinations, providing transportation, accommodations, food, entertainment, and returning them home.

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Explore the various benefits and impacts of infrastructure development in the tourism industry, including overseas earnings, employment opportunities, regional development, tax revenues, and more. Learn about the different aspects that contribute to the growth and sustainability of the tourism sector.