Tourism Concepts and Globalization Overview

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Which type of tourism involves residents of a country traveling to another country?

  • Inbound Tourism
  • Domestic Tourism
  • Internal Tourism
  • Outbound Tourism (correct)

Internal tourism is a combination of inbound and outbound tourism.

False (B)

What is the term for the maximum number of visitors a destination can handle without causing negative impacts?

carrying capacity

The economic impact generated by spending within a local economy is known as the ________ effect.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Globalization = Businesses developing international influence Sustainable Development = Meeting present needs without compromising future generations Overcrowding = Excessive number of visitors in a location In-Group = Social group to which a person identifies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of Cost-Benefit Analysis?

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A 'familiar stranger' is someone you've never seen before.

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What is the definition of an Out-Group?

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Domestic Tourism

Travel within one's own country.

Inbound Tourism

Non-residents traveling in a given country.

Globalization

The process by which businesses develop international influence.

Carrying Capacity

The maximum number of visitors that a destination can accommodate.

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Multiplier Effect

The economic impact generated by spending within a local economy.

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Sustainable Development

Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations.

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Overcrowding

Excessive number of visitors in a location.

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Que Theory

Conceptual framework related to social organization and hierarchy.

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Study Notes

Tourism Definitions and Concepts

  • Domestic Tourism: Travel within one's own country.
  • Inbound Tourism: Non-residents traveling in a given country.
  • Outbound Tourism: Residents traveling to another country.
  • Internal Tourism: Combination of domestic and inbound tourism.
  • Incomparability of Tourism Statistics: Challenges in standardizing and comparing tourism data across regions.
  • Global Sport Market: Overview of the international sports market, focusing on stakeholders and economic impact.
  • Classification of Tourism: Categorization of tourism, including leisure, business, and medical tourism.

Globalization and Collaboration

  • Globalization: Process of international business development and operations.
  • Competitive and Cooperative Approach to Globalization: Strategies for competing or collaborating in the global market.
  • Tasks Required for Collaboration (5): Specific tasks needed for entity collaboration (details unspecified).
  • Motives for Collaboration: Reasons for collaboration, such as resource sharing and strategic alliances.
  • Types of Collaboration: Forms like joint ventures and partnerships, and the parties involved.

Sustainable Tourism and Impact Analysis

  • Carrying Capacity: Maximum visitors a destination can accommodate without negative impacts.
  • Multiplier Effect: Economic impact of spending within a local economy.
  • Sustainable Development: Development meeting current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis (Economic): Impact on local and national economies.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis (Political): Influence on government policies and relations.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis (Social): Effects on the community and societal structures.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis (Environmental): Impact on natural resources and ecosystems.

Crowding, Group Dynamics, and Travel Satisfaction

  • Overcrowding: Excessive number of visitors in a location.
  • Group Identity: Sense of belonging to a particular group.
  • In-Group: Social group a person identifies with.
  • Out-Group: Social group a person does not identify with.
  • Familiar Stranger: Someone recognized from regular encounters, but with limited interaction.
  • Que Theory: Conceptual framework related to social organization and hierarchy.
  • Collective Gaze: Shared focus among a group of people.
  • Factors Affecting Travel Satisfaction: Elements affecting traveler satisfaction (e.g., service quality, amenities, experiences).

Alternative Tourism

  • Characteristics of Alternative Tourism: Features offering alternatives to mainstream tourism, emphasizing sustainability and local culture.

Acronyms

  • WTO (World Tourism Organization)
  • UN (United Nations)
  • SICTA (Central American Tourism Integration System)
  • WTTC (World Travel & Tourism Council)
  • TSA (Tourism Satellite)

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