Factors Influencing the Development of Tourism in an Area (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Climate type attracting beach tourism
Climate type attracting beach tourism
Warm & sunny (e.g., Spain, Mediterranean)
Climate type attracting winter sports tourism
Climate type attracting winter sports tourism
Snowfall & mountains (e.g., Alps)
Example of scenic landscape tourist attraction
Example of scenic landscape tourist attraction
Lake District, England - mountains, lakes, forests
Natural features encouraging eco-tourism
Natural features encouraging eco-tourism
Beaches, coral reefs, wildlife
Examples of cultural attractions
Examples of cultural attractions
Landmarks, museums, festivals (Eiffel Tower, Rio Carnival)
Essential transport infrastructure for tourism
Essential transport infrastructure for tourism
Airports, railways, roads
What is accessibility in tourism?
What is accessibility in tourism?
Proximity to cities & ease of reaching location
Tourism marketing methods
Tourism marketing methods
Social media, travel blogs, campaigns
Government tourism support includes...
Government tourism support includes...
Policies, funding, training, safety & stability
Affordability factors boosting tourism
Affordability factors boosting tourism
Cheap flights & package deals
3 positive economic impacts of tourism
3 positive economic impacts of tourism
Job creation, local income increase, foreign exchange
Negative economic impact of tourism
Negative economic impact of tourism
Overdependence makes economy vulnerable to downturns
Positive environmental impact of tourism
Positive environmental impact of tourism
Funds for conservation efforts
3 negative environmental impacts of tourism
3 negative environmental impacts of tourism
Pollution, habitat destruction, overcrowding
Mediterranean tourism physical factors
Mediterranean tourism physical factors
Warm climate, sandy beaches, picturesque coasts