Global tourism part 2

Global Tourism Investigating the shrinking world

Tuesday, 9 November 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.


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.

Key Term
G.N.I. - a way of measuring a countryʼs
wealth.

Development means...

Economic Activity is...

Development Indicators are...

Now answer Q1, 2 and 3 from p.151

Extension question

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

What do you think a good answer to this
question would include?

What are the differences between your answer
and the model answer?

Does this answer have what it needs to meet
your own targets for improvement?

Is this a description, an explanation, or an
evaluation ?


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.

How do the locals here in Sint Maarten
feel about tourists?


Key Term
Exploitation - the misuse of people &
resources.

Write down FIVE common problems of tourism.

Explain how tourism affects Las Vegas.

Tourism exploits LEDCʼs because...

Now answer Q1, 2 and 3 from p.153

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.

Key Term
Long Haul Destination - a 4+ hour ﬂight
away, such as Thailand.
Explain the economic advantages of tourism to
LEDCʼs.

Explain some of the disadvantages to LEDCʼs.

Kenyaʼs tourist industry declined because...

Now answer Q1, 2 and 3 from p.155.

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.

Key Term
Honeypot - a place that attracts large
numbers of visitors.
Describe why tourists visit the Lake District?

Explain why there is conflict between locals and
tourists.

Explain why there is conflict between visitors.

One strategy for managing this conflict is...


Can you explain the conﬂict between visitors?

Extension question

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


Case Study: Elterwater Restricted Parking Zone


Case Study: Elterwater Restricted Parking Zone

1. Why was this strategy needed?

2. What was the E.R.P.Z. part of?

3. What do you think the main
problems were?

4. Was the scheme successful?

5. How could the scheme be
improved?


How does tourism affect the environment?


How does tourism affect the environment?
Seal Target: 35

Learning Objective
To understand that tourism is rarely an
environmentally-friendly industry.


Case study number one


Case study number two


Key Term
Sustainable - not damaging the
environment for the future.

Coastal resorts can easily be damaged by...

Explain how Aguas Calientes is affected.

Long-haul travel affects the environment by...


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.

Key Term
Ecotourism - holidays that do little
damage to the environment.

Responsible Tourism means...

Corporate Responsibility is...

Ecotourism has grown because...


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.

Key Term
Community Tourism - tourism that
beneﬁts local people.
Describe the work of the LDNPA.

Explain the effects of tourism on Nepal.

Draw a star diagram to explain community
tourism in Jamaica.


Do you think tourists should visit these women?

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.

Key Term
Biodiversity - the number of species of
plants & animals in an area.
Describe where the Great Barrier Reef is.

Explain how the GBRMPA manages visiting
tourists.

Explain how climate change is affecting the
reef.

Now complete a case study card for the GBR.

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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