Global Tourism - Investigating the shrinking world

Global TourismInvestigating the shrinking world

Monday, 23 August 2010

IntroductionThe 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

Learning ObjectiveTo be able to explain the factors that have lead to

an increase in global tourism.

Seal Target: 35

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.

Extension question

21st century tourism

Learning ObjectiveTo know the arguments for and against people planning their own holidays using the internet rather than through

a travel company.

Seal Target: 35

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

Extension question

Where does the world go on holiday?

Learning ObjectiveTo know about the worldʼs most popular holiday

destinations now & in the future.

Where does the world go on holiday?

Seal Target: 35

Find five examples of event tourism from around

the world.

Extension question

Different environments, different opportunities

Learning ObjectiveTo 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.

Different environments, different opportunities

Seal Target: 35

How does the physical environment provide

opportunities for different types of tourist activities?

Extension question

The good side of global travel

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

Seal Target: 35

Explain how tourism has brought benefits to a more developed

country you have studied.

Extension question

Why are some countries more developed than others?

Learning ObjectiveTo know some of the indicators used to measure

development and learn the advantages & disadvantages of each of these indicators.

Seal Target: 35

Describe & explain the methods used to compare

levels of development?

Extension question

The global travel challenge

Learning ObjectiveTo be able to explain some of the problems of

tourism with reference to examples in more & less developed countries.

Seal Target: 35

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

Extension question

Can tourism reduce the development gap?

Learning ObjectiveTo know some of the factors that can lead to a

sudden downturn in tourism in both more & less developed countries.

Seal Target: 35

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

Extension question

How can tourism create conflict?

Learning ObjectiveTo understand why tourism may cause

problems in some communities, and how this conflict can be reduced.

Seal Target: 35

Write a short report explaining how we can manage traffic in

the Lake District National Park.

Extension question

How does tourism affect the environment?

Learning ObjectiveTo learn at least two case studies, one in an MEDC

& one in an LEDC where tourism has had a negative impact on the environment.

Seal Target: 35

Explain how tourism development can damage

local environments.

Extension question

Can tourism promote sustainable development?

Learning ObjectiveTo ensure that you can define the term ecotourism and be able to give detailed case study evidence of

an ecotourism development.

Seal Target: 35

Explain the strategies used to manage tourism in

a sustainable way.

Extension question

Can local people learn to love tourists?

Learning ObjectiveTo be able to give examples of how conflicts

between local people and tourists can be managed.

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

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

Extension question

The Great Barrier Reef

Learning ObjectiveTo learn a case study of a sustainable tourism

project & be able to give a detailed account of the strategies employed to make it successful.

The Great Barrier ReefSeal Target: 35

Using an example you have studied, explain how ecotourism

is good for the environment.

Extension question

Key Words

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

SummaryThe 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 TourismInvestigating the shrinking world

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