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Name three economic problems that tourism brings to host countries.
Name three economic problems that tourism brings to host countries.
Limited economic gain, seasonal unemployment, rising cost of living.
What is the percentage of tourism revenue that goes to a less developed country?
What is the percentage of tourism revenue that goes to a less developed country?
5%
Why do many less developed host countries receive limited profits from tourism?
Why do many less developed host countries receive limited profits from tourism?
Because many hotels and shopping malls are owned by transnational corporations.
What is the impact of tourism on the purchasing power of tourists in host countries?
What is the impact of tourism on the purchasing power of tourists in host countries?
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What is the consequence of seasonal variations in tourism-related jobs?
What is the consequence of seasonal variations in tourism-related jobs?
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What is the social cost of tourism?
What is the social cost of tourism?
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What is a common problem in host countries with a high demand for tourism?
What is a common problem in host countries with a high demand for tourism?
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What is the term used to describe areas that attract tourists?
What is the term used to describe areas that attract tourists?
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Why do many local people in host countries earn a low income from tourism?
Why do many local people in host countries earn a low income from tourism?
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What is the source of the information provided?
What is the source of the information provided?
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What are some differences in the level of development between tourist and non-tourist areas?
What are some differences in the level of development between tourist and non-tourist areas?
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How does the influx of tourists impact the living environment of tourist areas?
How does the influx of tourists impact the living environment of tourist areas?
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What are some social problems that can arise due to a larger flow of people in tourist areas?
What are some social problems that can arise due to a larger flow of people in tourist areas?
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What are some cultural costs associated with tourism?
What are some cultural costs associated with tourism?
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What is one example of how tourism leads to the loss of local culture?
What is one example of how tourism leads to the loss of local culture?
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What is one negative impact of tourism on cultural conflicts?
What is one negative impact of tourism on cultural conflicts?
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What are some negative effects of tourism on non-tourist areas?
What are some negative effects of tourism on non-tourist areas?
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How does the number of tourists impact Venice, Italy?
How does the number of tourists impact Venice, Italy?
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What are some examples of poor public order that can be caused by a larger flow of people?
What are some examples of poor public order that can be caused by a larger flow of people?
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What are some examples of how tourism leads to the loss of traditional skills?
What are some examples of how tourism leads to the loss of traditional skills?
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