1What is a tourist?
A person who travels outside their usual environment for leisure or personal purposes
2Domestic vs International tourist?
Domestic: within own country; International: to another country
3What is a tourist generating region?
Region where tourists originate and where tourism services may be based
4What is a tourist destination region?
Region that attracts tourists and experiences tourism impacts
5What is a transit route?
Route linking tourist generating regions to destination regions
6How does the availability of transit routes influence travel between regions?
More routes → higher travel volume; convenient routes influence travel direction
7What are the push factors at tourist generating regions?
Work stress, poor living environment, lack of recreation
8What are the pull factors at tourist destination regions?
Scenic beauty, special events, attractions, facilities & amenities
9How are tourists and tour operators mutually dependent on each other?
Tourists need planning services; tour operators need bookings for income
10How are tour operators and hotels mutually dependent on each other?
Tour operators need accommodation; hotels need tourists for profit
11What is a negative example of interactions between tourism and the environment?
Economic downturn → fewer tourists → lower income but less environmental damage
12What is a positive example of interactions between tourism and the environment?
New attraction → more tourists → higher income for transit and destination regions
13How is the need for relaxation a motivation to travel?
Travel provides escape from stress, work pressure and daily routines
14How is the need to achieve personal growth and fulfilment a motivation to travel?
Travel allows learning new skills, knowledge and experiences
15How is the need to discover unique travel experiences a motivation to travel?
Travel offers adventure, challenge and exposure to unfamiliar cultures and environments
16Does everyone have the same motivation to travel?
No, motivations differ according to individual needs and interests
17How does an increase in disposable income increase ability to travel?
Higher spending power → greater demand for travel
18How does an increase in leisure time increase ability to travel?
More free time through leave, holidays and shorter work weeks allows more travel
19How do business innovations in the tourism industry increase ability to travel?
Cheaper and more personalised travel options increase accessibility
20How do lower transport costs increase ability to travel?
Affordable air travel increases tourism demand
21How does expansion of public transport services and infrastructure increase mobility to travel?
Better connectivity → shorter travel times → easier travel
22How does increased private car ownership increase mobility to travel?
Greater convenience and flexibility encourage travel
23What are the stages of tourism development in order?
Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation, Decline/Rejuvenation
24What are the characteristics of the exploration stage?
Few adventurous tourists, limited facilities, minimal economic contribution
25What are the characteristics of the involvement stage?
More tourists, improved public facilities, growing local involvement
26What are the characteristics of the development stage?
Rapid tourist growth, major infrastructure expansion, significant economic contribution
27What are the characteristics of the consolidation stage?
Tourism dominates economy, growth slows, arrivals exceed local population
28What are the characteristics of the stagnation stage?
Tourist numbers peak, carrying capacity reached, attractions become run-down
29What are the characteristics of the decline stage?
Tourist arrivals fall, economic contribution decreases, facilities deteriorate
30What are the characteristics of the rejuvenation stage?
New investments and attractions increase tourist arrivals again
31What are the characteristics of a dependable tourist?
Cautious, follows advice, prefers groups, familiar destinations and structured travel
32What are the characteristics of a venturer tourist?
Independent, spontaneous, prefers unique destinations and new experiences
33How do personality characteristics influence travel patterns?
They affect destination choice and preferred tourist activities
34How do personality characteristics influence development of tourist attractions?
Destinations adapt to cater to the preferences of different tourist types