Tourism Impacts

Which of the following are economic advantages of tourist areas?

• Growth in income

• Underuse of facilities at certain times of the year

• Employment opportunities

• Shortage of services

This is an example of which tourism impact? "In 2011, UNWTO estimated that the tourism industry employed over 235 million people worldwide".

• Economic advantage

• Socio-cultural disadvantage

• Environmental advantage

What are tourism receipts?

• The amount of tourist spending

• The revenue generated from tourist spendings

• The amount of leakage to other countries

Which events bring about development in tourism infrastructure?

• World Cup

• Olympic Games

• Online Gaming Championships

What happens when tourist facilities are underused during certain times of the year?

• Facilities break down

• High maintenance cost

Why is the preservation of customs and heritage important?

• It protects the way people live, their economic activities, traditional beliefs and religious practices

• It ensure the local communities feel appreciated for the way they live

• It keeps local heritage in good condition for earning tourism profits

What are the consequences to the identity, culture and value of a place when tourism becomes the main activity? (Socio-cultural Disadvantage: Dilution of local customs and heritage)

• Older buildings may be converted to host tourist activities

• New and larger buildings may be constructed for tourism

• People may lose their loved ones as they have to relocate

• The original atmosphere, appearance and functions of the place change

What are the environmental disadvantages brought about by tourism?

• Conservation of natural environments

• Carbon footprint

• Vandalism

• Increased congestion

Which tourist destination have successfully conserved their environments from tourist revenues?

• Sepilok Orang-utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah Malaysia

• Great Wall of China

• Red Sea in Egypt

What is carbon footprint?

• It is the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that would be produced by activities that use fossil fuels.

• It is the amount of carbon emissions created by an individual or company