Tourism - SS3 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2
What can help reduce the seasonal dependency of tourist destinations?
Promoting year-round attractions and activities
Increasing the cost of accommodations
Ignoring the off-season
What is a solution to ensure local communities benefit from tourism?
Promote community-based tourism initiatives
Ignore the local population
Encourage large international chains
What can help address security concerns related to tourism?
Decreasing police presence
Raising awareness about safety
Ignoring safety guidelines
What is one health concern related to tourism?
Increased access to healthcare
Disease outbreaks
Improved sanitation
How does cultural preservation relate to tourism?
Tourism always harms local cultures
Tourism can support cultural preservation through funding
Cultural preservation is not affected by tourism
What are the key benefits of tourism, and how do they impact local communities?
Tourism benefits local communities by creating jobs, boosting the economy through revenue generation, and promoting cultural exchange, which can lead to increased tolerance and understanding among people.
Provide an example of a tourist destination that has successfully implemented sustainable tourism practices? How has this benefited both the environment and the local economy.
One example of sustainable tourism is Bhutan, which focuses on preserving its environment and culture. This benefits the environment by reducing its ecological footprint and the local economy by generating income through tourism.
What is the most pressing problem associated with tourism, and what solutions would you suggest to address it?
Overcrowding is a pressing problem, and to address it, we can implement visitor quotas, encourage off-peak travel, and promote less-visited areas.
How can tourists contribute to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the places they visit?
Tourists can contribute to cultural heritage preservation by respecting local customs, supporting local artisans and businesses, and participating in cultural experiences offered by the destination.
Describe a situation where a tourist destination has suffered due to the lack of responsible tourism behavior. What measures could have been taken to prevent this?
Venice, Italy, has suffered from overtourism, damaging its environment and culture. To prevent this, Venice could have limited the number of daily visitors, implemented reservation systems, and educated tourists about responsible behavior.