The Tourism Industry's Impact Flashcards
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Which of the following best illustrates a positive cultural impact of tourism on a destination?
Answer: Traditional crafts being revived as visitor interest creates economic demand
Tourism can incentivize the revival of traditional crafts, performing arts, and cultural practices by creating a market of interested visitors willing to pay for authentic experiences.
Which global organization compiles and publishes the most widely referenced international tourism statistics?
Answer: UN Tourism (formerly UNWTO)
UN Tourism (United Nations Tourism, formerly the UNWTO) is the leading international body for tourism statistics, policy, and sustainable development standards.
In the context of tourism's economic impact, 'induced spending' refers to:
Answer: Income earned by tourism workers that is then spent in the local economy
Induced spending captures the ripple effect of wages earned in tourism being spent on groceries, housing, and services, further stimulating the local economy.
A CTA ambassador who highlights local restaurants, locally-owned shops, and community cultural events is helping to:
Answer: Keep tourism dollars circulating within the local economy
Directing visitors to locally owned businesses ensures that tourism dollars remain in the community rather than flowing to corporate headquarters elsewhere.
Which type of tourist typically has the highest per-day expenditure and lowest environmental footprint per dollar of value generated?
Answer: High-yield luxury or experiential travelers
High-yield travelers spend significantly more per day on accommodations, dining, and experiences while typically staying longer, generating greater economic value relative to environmental impact.
What does the term 'carrying capacity' mean in the context of tourism destination management?
Answer: The maximum level of visitor use a destination can sustain without unacceptable impact
Carrying capacity defines the threshold beyond which additional visitors would cause unacceptable ecological, social, or experiential degradation at a destination.
Which of the following is a recognized negative social impact of large-scale tourism on host communities?
Answer: Rising costs of living that price residents out of their neighborhoods
Rapid tourism growth frequently drives up prices for goods, services, and housing, creating cost-of-living pressures that can displace long-term residents.