The Tourism Industry's Impact Flashcards
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Which term describes the total economic effect of tourism spending as it circulates through a local economy, supporting jobs beyond the tourism sector?
Answer: Multiplier effect
The multiplier effect describes how tourist dollars recirculate through a local economy, creating indirect benefits for non-tourism businesses and workers.
When a community's character, traditions, or way of life changes to cater to tourist expectations, this is known as:
Answer: Tourist commodification
Tourist commodification occurs when authentic local culture is packaged, simplified, or altered to meet visitor expectations, sometimes at the expense of its original meaning.
A city that becomes overly dependent on tourism revenue is most vulnerable to:
Answer: Economic shocks from travel disruptions
Over-reliance on tourism creates economic fragility, as natural disasters, pandemics, or geopolitical events can rapidly eliminate visitor spending.
Which environmental impact is most directly associated with high visitor volume at natural attractions?
Answer: Soil compaction and trail erosion
Heavy foot traffic at natural sites causes soil compaction and trail erosion, degrading ecosystems and reducing biodiversity over time.
The concept of 'tourism leakage' refers to:
Answer: Tourist dollars leaving the local economy to foreign-owned companies
Tourism leakage occurs when revenue generated by visitors flows out of the destination economy to foreign-owned airlines, hotel chains, or tour operators.
Which type of tourism is specifically designed to minimize negative environmental and social impacts while benefiting local communities?
Answer: Ecotourism
Ecotourism focuses on responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of local people, and involves interpretation and education.
Tourism ambassadors are encouraged to emphasize the economic case for tourism to local residents because:
Answer: Community support is essential for providing welcoming visitor experiences
When local residents understand and value tourism's economic contributions, they are more likely to be hospitable, which directly enhances visitor experiences and repeat visitation.