Tourism: Economic, Environmental, and Cultural Impacts

What percentage of global GDP did the travel and tourism sector contribute in 2019?

• 15.3%

• 5.3%

• 10.3%

• 20.3%

How many jobs did tourism account for in 2019?

• 500 million

• 333 million

• 100 million

• 200 million

What was the impact of the fall of tourism in 2020 on Spain's GDP?

• Increased by 3%

• No change

• Decreased by 6%

• Increased by 6%

What percentage of greenhouse emissions is attributed to tourism transport according to the UN?

• 15%

• 2%

• 5%

• 10%

What is a key benefit of sustainable tourism?

• Increased pollution

• Destruction of local culture

• Higher travel costs

• Preservation of natural resources

What is a potential negative cultural impact of tourism?

• Preservation of traditional skills

• Increase in local employment

• Erosion of local culture

• Improvement in infrastructure

How can tourism influence local cultural norms?

• By isolating local communities

• By introducing global cultural elements

• By reducing local employment

• By decreasing local income

What is a potential risk of over-reliance on tourism?

• Increased resilience to external shocks

• Economic diversification

• Economic vulnerability during downturns

• Improved local infrastructure

What is a key factor in ensuring tourism has a positive impact?

• Lack of regulation

• Increased travel costs

• Proper management

• Isolation of tourist areas

What can be a positive outcome of tourism for local communities?

• Exploitation of natural resources

• Increased pollution

• Valuable source of income

• Cultural erosion