Tourism and Travel Flashcards

What is 'dark tourism'?

Answer: Tourism involving visits to sites associated with death, tragedy, or disaster

Dark tourism refers to visiting historically tragic sites like battlefields, concentration camps, or disaster zones for educational and memorial purposes.

What is the 'multiplier effect' in tourism economics?

Answer: The ripple effect of tourist spending through a local economy

The tourism multiplier effect describes how visitor spending circulates through the local economy, benefiting restaurants, retailers, and services beyond just the hotel.

What is 'agritourism'?

Answer: Tourism centered on farm and rural experiences, such as vineyard visits or farm stays

Agritourism connects visitors with agricultural settings, offering experiences like picking fruits, staying on working farms, or visiting wineries.

What is the US Travel Association's primary mission?

Answer: Promoting and facilitating travel to and within the United States

The US Travel Association advocates for the travel industry, conducts research, and promotes travel as an economic driver for the American economy.

What is 'sustainable tourism'?

Answer: Tourism that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Sustainable tourism minimizes negative environmental, cultural, and social impacts while maximizing economic benefits and long-term destination viability.

What does 'visa on arrival' mean for international travelers visiting the US?

Answer: A visa issued to eligible travelers upon arriving at a US port of entry

Visa on arrival allows eligible foreign nationals to obtain their visa at the US port of entry rather than applying in advance at a consulate.