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What percentage of tourists travel for leisure, recreation, and holidays?
What percentage of tourists travel for leisure, recreation, and holidays?
Negative impacts of tourism include increased crime rates.
Negative impacts of tourism include increased crime rates.
True
What is the projected number of international trips by 2030?
What is the projected number of international trips by 2030?
1.8 billion
Tourists are encouraged to keep reusing their _______ bottles.
Tourists are encouraged to keep reusing their _______ bottles.
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Match the type of tourist with their description:
Match the type of tourist with their description:
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How much does the Italian government charge tourists daily to stay in Venice?
How much does the Italian government charge tourists daily to stay in Venice?
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The focus of the government in Venice is largely on the satisfaction of local residents.
The focus of the government in Venice is largely on the satisfaction of local residents.
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What major transportation technology has significantly lowered flight prices since the 1970s?
What major transportation technology has significantly lowered flight prices since the 1970s?
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The city of Venice has lost more than half of its population over the past ______ years.
The city of Venice has lost more than half of its population over the past ______ years.
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Which type of tourist is characterized as least adventurous and divorced from the local community?
Which type of tourist is characterized as least adventurous and divorced from the local community?
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Study Notes
Understanding Tourism
- Tourism is the temporary movement of people away from their usual place of residence for leisure, business, visiting friends and relatives, or other reasons.
- Tourism contributes significantly to global economies:
- 9% of global GDP
- 1/11 jobs worldwide
- US$ 1.3 trillion in exports
- 6% of world trade
- 6% of exports of least developed countries
- International travel has increased from 25 million trips in 1950 to an estimated 1.8 billion in 2030.
Tourist Types
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Organised Mass Tourists:
- Least adventurous
- Purchase pre-arranged tour packages
- Limited interaction with local communities
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Individual Mass Tourists:
- Often purchase tour packages
- Use accommodation as a base for exploring
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The Drifter:
- Identifies with the local community
- Avoids contact with other tourists
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The Explorer:
- Arranges their own trip
- May venture off the beaten path
- Still seeks comfortable accommodation
Negative Impacts of Tourism
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Environmental Damage:
- Erosion from increased foot traffic
- Litter
- Damage to fragile ecosystems
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Social Impacts:
- Increase in social issues like public drunkenness and crime
- Displacement of locals due to rising housing costs
- Exploitation of local labor by large tourism companies
Venice as a Case Study
- Venice, a city built on a lagoon in the 40s, attracts 22 million tourists annually.
- The city faces numerous challenges due to tourism:
- Overcrowding
- Erosion and wear and tear
- Environmental pollution from litter
- Rising housing costs making it difficult for locals to live there
- Drowning due to rising sea levels
- Detourism encourages visitors to visit during less popular times.
- The Italian government has invested $7 billion in flood barriers to protect the city.
- Locals are charging tourists more than locals for goods and services.
- A daily tourist tax of 5 euros is implemented to manage tourism flow.
Transportation Technology Impact on Tourism
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Passenger Jets:
- The Boeing 747, introduced in the 1960s, enabled longer distance travel.
- Decreased airfare prices made air travel more accessible.
- This technology significantly impacted tourism by increasing accessibility and affordability.
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High-Speed Rail:
- Widely prevalent in regions like Asia and Europe, offering faster and efficient travel options.
Computer Technology and Tourism
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Internet & Phone Cable Technology:
- Dial-up internet connections in the 1990s enabled access to information previously unavailable.
- ADSL services replaced dial-up and offered faster internet speeds.
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Mobile Data Technology:
- Reduced mobile data prices allowed greater internet accessibility through smartphones.
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Computer Technology:
- Advancements in hardware have led to improved software, further enhancing access to information and travel planning tools.
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Explore the key concepts of tourism, its impact on the global economy, and the various types of tourists. From organized mass tourists to adventurous explorers, this quiz covers the spectrum of travel behaviors and motivations. Test your knowledge about how tourism shapes our world and the economy.
