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What is a significant economic benefit of tourism to a destination?
What is a significant economic benefit of tourism to a destination?
What aspect of tourism impacts local cultures negatively?
What aspect of tourism impacts local cultures negatively?
Which statement reflects a fundamental truth about tourism?
Which statement reflects a fundamental truth about tourism?
What is a primary disadvantage of tourism mentioned?
What is a primary disadvantage of tourism mentioned?
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How does tourism impact the environment?
How does tourism impact the environment?
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What is one of the reasons tourism consumption can lead to resource scarcity?
What is one of the reasons tourism consumption can lead to resource scarcity?
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What role do tourists play in the economy according to the content?
What role do tourists play in the economy according to the content?
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In what way does tourism relate to seasonal changes?
In what way does tourism relate to seasonal changes?
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What primarily differentiates microeconomics from macroeconomics?
What primarily differentiates microeconomics from macroeconomics?
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Which of the following economic cycles is characterized by changes over several years?
Which of the following economic cycles is characterized by changes over several years?
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What is an indirect benefit of tourism on government revenues?
What is an indirect benefit of tourism on government revenues?
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Inflation in tourism primarily affects which of the following aspects?
Inflation in tourism primarily affects which of the following aspects?
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What does opportunity cost in the context of tourism refer to?
What does opportunity cost in the context of tourism refer to?
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Which statement reflects a potential disadvantage of dependency on tourism?
Which statement reflects a potential disadvantage of dependency on tourism?
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What is one of the long-term economic cycles associated with tourism?
What is one of the long-term economic cycles associated with tourism?
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How can tourism lead to infrastructure investment?
How can tourism lead to infrastructure investment?
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Study Notes
Impacts of Tourism
- Tourism impacts change over time as destinations develop (Butler, 1980).
- Impacts also depend on time, location, and seasonality.
- Tourism's effects extend beyond the destination itself.
- Tourism has an impact on tourists themselves.
Advantages of Tourism
- Income from tourism can be used to conserve natural environments which attract visitors.
- Tourism benefits countries through overseas investment, both directly in tourism and related industries.
- Tourism aids in preserving local cultures and communities as they become tourist attractions.
Disadvantages of Tourism
- Tourism jobs are often low paying with poor working conditions.
- Large numbers of tourists can damage environments.
- Increased tourists can cause environmental problems like littering, pollution, and erosion.
- Tourism can devalue local cultures.
Fundamental Truths about Tourism
- Tourism consumes resources and generates waste.
- Tourism has the capacity to over-consume resources.
- Tourism competes with other resource users.
- Tourism is primarily driven by the private sector.
- Tourism is complex and difficult to control.
- Tourists are consumers rather than anthropologists.
- Tourism is a form of entertainment.
- Unlike other industries, tourism's customers come to it rather than the industry exporting its product.
Impacts of Tourism (Categories)
- Economic Impacts
- Socio-cultural Impacts
- Environmental Impacts
Economic Benefits of Tourism
- Foreign Exchange Earnings: Travel and tourism expenditures generate income, stimulate investment in various sectors, and accelerate growth through foreign currency brought in. Tourism is a top 5 export category for many countries with 83% and a major source of foreign exchange for at least 38% of countries.
- Contribution to Government Revenues: Direct and indirect contributions are made to government coffers.
- Generation of Employment Opportunities: Direct, indirect, and induced employment is created.
- Infrastructure Investment: Tourism can motivate infrastructure improvements like better transportation, water systems, electricity, sewage, and roads enhancing the quality of life.
- Leakage: Money leaves the local economy for imported goods, expatriate salaries or franchise fees, potentially reducing benefits. Leakage can occur through repatriation of profits, vertical integration, or not sourcing goods and services from local sources.
- Enclave Tourism: Tourists may remain entirely at resorts and cruise ships, limiting benefits to local communities.
- Seasonal Character of Jobs: Insecure jobs with no guarantee of employment from one season to the next, and limited benefits like housing and working conditions are common.
- Prostitution and Underground Economy: This sector can seem to contribute, but indirectly harms the local economy. (2% - prostitute's income, 14% - other affected parties)
Economic Costs of Tourism
- Inflation: Increased prices of land, houses, and food due to tourism. Inflation directly impacts demand.
- Opportunity Costs: The cost of choosing tourism over other economic activities.
- Dependency: Over-reliance on tourism, causing other industries to decline.
- Seasonality: Impacts jobs, investment, and tourism-related businesses due to fluctuations in demand.
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Explore the various impacts of tourism on destinations, cultures, and the environment. This quiz discusses the advantages and disadvantages of tourism, including economic benefits and potential environmental damage. Test your knowledge on how tourism evolves over time and its broader effects on communities and nature.
