Understanding the Tourism Life Cycle

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What is the correct order of the stages in Butler’s Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) model?

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Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation, Decline or Rejuvenation

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During which stage of the tourism life cycle is a destination most likely to experience rapid growth in visitor numbers and infrastructure? Options: Exploration, Involvement, Development, Decline

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Development

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Which of the following is a negative environmental impact of tourism?

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Pollution of natural habitats

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At which stage in the tourism life cycle might a destination experience overcrowding and strain on local resources? Options: Exploration, Consolidation, Decline, Involvement

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Consolidation

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Possible outcome for a destination at the stagnation stage of the tourism life cycle?

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Rejuvenation through new attractions or marketing

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Which of these is a positive economic impact of tourism on a local community?

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Creation of new jobs

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What is a common social impact of tourism in the development stage?

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Cultural exchange and increased understanding

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Which stage of the tourism life cycle is characterised by a small number of adventurous visitors and little to no tourist infrastructure?

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Exploration

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What best describes the decline stage in the tourism life cycle?

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Visitor numbers fall and businesses may close

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What is a strategy to rejuvenate a stagnating tourist destination?

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Developing new attractions or events