Tourism
• Growth of Tourism
– In 1950 = 25 mil international travelers
– In 1996 = 500 mil
– Other than international travelers who else
could be considered a tourist ?
• Answer : Domestic traveler.
Why has lead to using the term recovery and not
growth ?
Europe & Asia Growth
What factors have lead to a slow
growth in Europe ?
Growth in Asia
1. What factors have allowed Asia to
grow ?
2. Has this growth been sustained ? If
not what has caused any changes to
the growth ?
Africa : Regional Differences
1. List countries in Africa experiencing a
growth in tourism.
2. What factors allow growth of tourism in
Africa ?
3. Name 3 countries that had a sound
tourism economy that has now collapsed.
Identify the reasons for the collapse.
Advantages & Disadvantages of
Tourism – Case Studies
• National Parks - UK
– Why are these so popular ?
• Easy access from cities via modern roads
• UK pop. Mainly urbanised therefore want
to enjoy outdoors.
– What are the benefits of tourism in the national
parks ?
• Urban people have access to countryside
• Areas are conserved for wildlife etc.
• Creates employment
– What is meant by the term honeypot ?
• Areas of attractive scenery
• Historical sites
Problems & Solutions
UK National Parks
Using a table list the problems and related
solutions in the UK National Parks.
Problems Solutions
Footpath erosion Artificial surfaces, route
planning, signposted
routes
Destruction of Areas fenced off,
vegetation education of visitors
Litter, vandalism Wardens, picnic areas
Parking congestion Car parks, one way roads
Heavy lorries Separate tourist from
delivery routes
Crowding of areas Create other areas of
interest
Conflict of Users Restrict tourists to certain
areas, restrict different
areas to specific activities
MTB and horse riding
separate
Ugly buildings Hide behind trees etc
Other Case Studies
Common Issues
• Using a table list any other problems that
occur in other tourist destinations. Possible
solutions must also be submitted.
– References can be obtained from the textbook
– Internet
– Personal experiences
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