Tourism and Ecotourism

The activities of tourists and the supporting activities and infrastructure used by tourists

To increase knowledge and intercultural understanding

Traveling in natural environments without impacting the surrounding environment

<p>$8 trillion revenue and accounting for 10% of worldwide employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A less sustainable means of travel causing harm to the local environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>natural environments, built facilities, culture and history, dark locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Queensland's Gold Coast</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>swimming, surfing, whale watching, visiting theme parks, shopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>coastal waters, mountain scenery</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>pilgrimage sites, remains of past civilizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural tourism refers to people traveling to experience different societies, visit historical sites, and participate in events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heritage tourism involves visiting sites of past events and the remaining structures, such as museums, historical remains, re-enactments, and festivals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heritage tourism provides opportunities for tourists to visit museums, historical remains, and participate in re-enactments and festivals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heritage tourism allows national and local governments to present their history to a wider audience and develop a sense of pride in achievements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examples of heritages that can attract tourists include Victoria's goldfields, as well as ancient civilizations like China, India, Iran, Egypt, and Greece.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical factors = Include climate, topography and distance, as well as natural hazards and disasters Climate = A factor that can lead tourists to travel to enjoy better weather than they experience at home Offseason period = Times like the Mediterranean’s winter and South Asia’s monsoon period when tourist arrivals are lower Warm tropical waters = Combined with temperatures between 25 °C and 35 °C and sandy beaches, these are appealing to people experiencing winter in an urban environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>November to February = The Mediterranean’s winter period with lower tourist arrivals June to August = South Asia’s monsoon period with lower tourist arrivals Winter in an urban environment = Time when warm tropical waters and temperatures between 25 °C and 35 °C combined with sandy beaches are very appealing Wet or cool seasons = Times when places will experience an offseason period for visitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperatures averaging between 25 °C and 35 °C = Appealing to people experiencing winter in an urban environment Warm tropical waters = Appealing to people experiencing winter in an urban environment Wet or cool seasons = Will lead to an offseason period for visitors Natural hazards and disasters = Physical factors that can impact tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Climate = Many tourists travel to enjoy better weather than they experience at home Topography = Part of the physical factors influencing tourism Distance = Part of the physical factors influencing tourism Natural hazards and disasters = Physical factors that can impact tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Winter in an urban environment = Time when warm tropical waters and temperatures between 25 °C and 35 °C combined with sandy beaches are very appealing Natural hazards and disasters = Physical factors that can impact tourism South Asia’s monsoon period between June and August = Time when tourist arrivals are lower Mediterranean’s winter between November and February = Time when tourist arrivals are lower</p> Signup and view all the answers