Tourism's Impact

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What is a consequence of land degradation?

Increased wildlife population

Loss of wildlife and their habitats (correct)

Enhanced recreation facilities

Improved water supplies

What is a result of excessive development of tourism facilities?

Preservation of wildlife habitats

Construction of more accommodation

Reduction of water supplies

Deterioration of wildlife habitats (correct)

What are some examples of tourism facilities?

Parks and museums

Accommodation, water supplies, and recreation facilities (correct)

Restaurants and shops

All of the above

What is the main purpose of the given text?

To highlight the environmental and cultural effects of tourism Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the page where the text is found?

Page 23 of 98 Signup and view all the answers

Where is the College of Hospitality Education located?

Matina Campus, Davao City Signup and view all the answers

What is the contact information of the College of Hospitality Education?

Telefax: (082)297-7024 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of interactions between people with differing cultural backgrounds, attitudes, and behaviors, and relationships to material goods in the context of tourism?

Social impact Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tourism in generating income for a destination?

Income Generator Signup and view all the answers

What is the discussion asking the reader to do?

Feel free to write arguments or lessons learned Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the accounting of the flow of goods, services, and funds in and out of the country during a given period?

Balance of Payment Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that describes how the income generated by tourism is distributed among other sectors?

Income Redistributor Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that describes how an economically successful area attracts more investments in tourism and other industries?

Accelerator Concept Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the positive economic aspects of tourism?

Economic advantages Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of effects that rapid growth of tourism can bring to a destination country?

Economic and social Signup and view all the answers

Why is the accommodation sector central to the travel and hospitality industry?

Because people traveling to different areas require somewhere to stay, rest, sleep and unwind Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential long-term problems that can threaten the society due to tourism?

Environmental degradation and social problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the highest price at a hotel without any discounts?

Rack Rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Management Contract in the hospitality industry?

To coordinate and oversee the operations of a project Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Overbooking in hotel operations?

To maximize revenue by selling more rooms than available Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of Frequent Flyer programs to airline customers?

Accumulating points for air travel or other rewards Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a company that manages several hotels with the same name but in different areas?

Chain Accommodation Operation Signup and view all the answers

Why is the definition of a tourist often tied to overnight accommodation?

Because a tourist is only classed as such if their stay exceeds 24 hours and they use some form of overnight accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a management company in a Management Contract?

To coordinate and oversee the operations of a project Signup and view all the answers

What is typically provided to guests in a Bed and Breakfast?

A bed for the night and breakfast the next day Signup and view all the answers

Who typically operate the condominium units sold by hotel developers?

The developer or a management company Signup and view all the answers

What type of travelers often use campgrounds?

Families who travel in recreational vehicles (RVs) Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the growth of Bed and Breakfasts?

Retired and semi-retired people with large houses Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of campgrounds?

Stopping spots in government parks and forests Signup and view all the answers

What do developers or management companies receive for managing and renting out condominium units?

A fee Signup and view all the answers

What originated in Europe and is a form of lodging?

Bed and Breakfast Signup and view all the answers

What do individual owners of condominium units hold?

A title to the physical real estate Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Apartment-Hotels?

They provide basic services to tenants similar to hotels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary appeal of Hostels?

Young travelers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Timesharing?

To sell vacation lodging for a specific period of time Signup and view all the answers

What type of accommodation is often used by travelers who cannot be accommodated in hotels and motels during peak vacation periods?

Private homes Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Health Spas?

They cater to people who go to spas for medical treatment or weight reduction Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to classify hotels?

By location Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rating systems for hotels?

To provide a standard for evaluating hotels Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Tourist Inns?

They do not normally meet the minimum requirements of an economy hotel Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of Timesharing?

Europe in the 1960s Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of Timesharing for the resort?

It provides an income to help with the payments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Interactions between people with differing cultural backgrounds, attitudes, and behaviors, and relationships to material goods can lead to social impacts.
Tourism can contribute to the general income of a destination, which can be used to develop infrastructure and services.

Economic Effects of Tourism

Rapid growth of tourism can bring both problems and benefits to destination countries.
Positive economic aspects of tourism include income generation and redistribution.

Balance of Payment

An accounting of the flow of goods, services, and funds in and out of the country during a given period.

Accelerator Concept

Once an area becomes economically successful, it can entice more businessmen and government agencies to invest in tourism and other industries.

Accommodation Sector

Central to the travel and hospitality industry, as people traveling require somewhere to stay.
Management Contracts: agreements between investors or owners of a project and a management company.
Chain Accommodation Operations: an administration company that manages several hotels with the same name but in different areas.
Rack Rates: the highest price at a hotel, without any discounts.
Overbooking: selling more rooms than available, often to maximize revenue.
Frequent Flyer programs: loyalty programs offered by airlines to encourage customers to accumulate points redeemable for air travel or other rewards.

Types of Accommodation

Camping: a popular form of overnight accommodation, often appealing to families traveling in recreational vehicles.
Bed and Breakfast: provides a bed for the night and breakfast the next day, often offered by retired or semi-retired people with large houses.
Tourist Inn: lodging establishments that cater to transient guests, often not meeting the minimum requirements of an economy hotel.
Apartment-Hotels: buildings with independent, furnished or semi-furnished apartments, leased to tourists and travelers on a long-term basis.
Health Spas: hotels and resorts that cater to people who go to spas or mineral springs for medical treatment or weight reduction.
Private homes: the earliest form of overnight lodging for travelers, often providing lodging to tourists who cannot be accommodated in hotels and motels during peak vacation periods.
Timesharing: the selling of vacation lodging, usually condominiums, for a specific week or weeks over a given number of years.
Hostels: provide basic amenities, bunk beds, and commonly shared toilet and bathroom facilities, appealing primarily to young travelers.

Classification of Hotels

Can be classified by location (center city, suburban, airport, highway), guest type (commercial, conventions, resort), and price (economy, standard, first class, deluxe).
Rating systems are used to rate hotels, motels, inns, resorts, and guest ranches.

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Explore the social and economic effects of tourism on destination countries, including cultural interactions and income generation.