Global Tourism - Investigating the shrinking world

Global Tourism Investigating the shrinking world

Monday, 23 August 2010

Introduction
The growth of global tourism has brought wealth to to far-ﬂung
corners of the world but can have negative impacts on people &
the environment. There needs to be careful management to
ensure future sustainability.


Investigating global tourism


Investigating global tourism
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To be able to explain the factors that have lead to
an increase in global tourism.

Extension question

a)Describe the global spread of tourism
in the last 50 years.

b) Suggest reasons for the growth of
tourism in the last 50 years.


21st century tourism


21st century tourism
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To know the arguments for and against people planning
their own holidays using the internet rather than through
a travel company.

Extension question

Find out the methods that
tour companies use to ensure
that people book with them.


Where does the world go
on holiday?


Where does the world go
on holiday?
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To know about the worldʼs most popular holiday
destinations now & in the future.

Extension question

Find ﬁve examples of
event tourism from around
the world.


Different environments, different opportunities


Different environments, different opportunities

Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To learn a case study of a tourist area in a less
developed country, and to explain why it has become
popular & the beneﬁts it brings to the tourist industry.

Extension question

How does the physical
environment provide
opportunities for different types
of tourist activities?


The good side of global travel


The good side of global travel
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To be able to explain the importance of tourism to
more developed countries. Ensure you can give
speciﬁc details in relation to the named country.

Extension question

Explain how tourism has brought
beneﬁts to a more developed
country you have studied.


Why are some countries more
developed than others?


Why are some countries more
developed than others?
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To know some of the indicators used to measure
development and learn the advantages &
disadvantages of each of these indicators.

Extension question

Describe & explain the
methods used to compare
levels of development?


The global travel challenge


The global travel challenge
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To be able to explain some of the problems of
tourism with reference to examples in more & less
developed countries.

Extension question

Outline some of the social &
cultural problems associated
with an increase in tourism.


Can tourism reduce the development gap?


Can tourism reduce the development gap?
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To know some of the factors that can lead to a
sudden downturn in tourism in both more & less
developed countries.

Extension question

Using an example you
have studied, describe the
effects of tourism decline.


How can tourism create conﬂict?


How can tourism create conﬂict?
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To understand why tourism may cause
problems in some communities, and how this
conﬂict can be reduced.

Extension question

Write a short report explaining
how we can manage trafﬁc in
the Lake District National Park.


How does tourism affect the environment?


How does tourism affect the environment?
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To learn at least two case studies, one in an MEDC
& one in an LEDC where tourism has had a
negative impact on the environment.

Extension question

Explain how tourism
development can damage
local environments.


Can tourism promote sustainable development?


Can tourism promote sustainable development?

Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To ensure that you can deﬁne the term ecotourism
and be able to give detailed case study evidence of
an ecotourism development.

Extension question

Explain the strategies
used to manage tourism in
a sustainable way.


Can local people learn to love tourists?


Can local people learn to love tourists?
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To be able to give examples of how conﬂicts
between local people and tourists can be managed.

Extension question

Explain how tourism can
create social conﬂicts &
how we can change this.


The Great Barrier Reef


The Great Barrier Reef
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To learn a case study of a sustainable tourism
project & be able to give a detailed account of the
strategies employed to make it successful.

Extension question

Using an example you have
studied, explain how ecotourism
is good for the environment.


Key Words

Ecotourism.
Exploitation.
G.N.I.
Honeypot.
Infrastructure.
Multiplier
Effect.
Sustainable
Tourism.

Summary
The challenge of the 21st century is to manage the
growth of tourism in a way that beneﬁts people today
without harming the opportunities for future generations.


Global Tourism Investigating the shrinking world
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Based on AQA Geography B by David Payne, Phil Lamb & John Rutter: Nelson Thornes

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