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S3 GE Handout 1 - Tourism GW1 (Student)

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This document discusses how the nature of tourism differs from place to place due to various factors. It notes that tourism is affected by both physical environmental factors like landscapes and climate, as well as human factors such as cost, marketing, and infrastructure quality. Governments, media, international organizations, and travel writers can also influence tourism trends by promoting destinations in their reporting, campaigns, and development projects. The document defines a tourist as someone who travels to stay in places outside their home for between 1-12 months, and notes tourism can be international or domestic.

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Prepared by Miss Lena Teo Student’s copy EDGEFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL SECONDARY THREE HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER ONE: GLOBAL TOURISM Geographer’s name: ________________________________ ( ) Class: 3 ___________________ Date: _________________ GATEWAY 1: WHY DOES THE NATURE OF TOURISM DIFFER FROM PLACE TO PLACE?  Earth is home to physical and human environments which attract tourists. And because places are different throughout the world (due to their unique culture, history, natural landforms, climate etc), the nature of tourism and types of tourism activities vary from place to place. Factors affecting the nature of tourism  Tourism can be affected by __________________ (eg. type of landscapes, climate and weather) and _________________ factors (cost of travelling, budget, effectiveness of marketing and the quality of infrastructure). Government Media International organisations Travel writers  Government are often directly involved in _____________, _____________ and __________________ projects linked to tourism (eg. airports, roads and ports).  Governments may also set up agencies (eg. Singapore Tourism Board) that __________________ (eg. marketing campaigns & promotional events) to help promote tourism in their country.  Positive media reports (eg. friendliness of the local population, interesting culture, good eating and shopping opportunities, and attractive scenery) about a country/area can encourage tourists to visit.  The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) meets regularly to actively promote the sustainable growth of tourism. o OECD promotes tourism as tool for national growth & job creation.  The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) promotes tourism as a way of spurring economic growth and environmental sustainability. o UNWTO promotes sustainable tourism development as tool for poverty reduction and job creation.  As travel writers write about and evaluate places they have visited, it may give their readers inspiration on choosing their travel destinations. Tourists are persons travelling to and staying in places ________________________________ for more than __________ but not more than __________________ ___________ for leisure, business and other purposes. Who is a tourist? § Tourism refers to the activities of tourists. § Tourism can be categorized into either: o ________________ – tourism outside of a tourist’s own country. o ________________ – tourism within a tourist’s own country. What is tourism? See! geography matters!
Prepared by Miss Lena Teo Student’s copy How do tourist destinations differ from one another?
Prepared by Miss Lena Teo Student’s copy How do tourist destinations differ from one another? (continued)

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S3 GE Handout 1 - Tourism GW1 (Student)

  • 1. Prepared by Miss Lena Teo Student’s copy EDGEFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL SECONDARY THREE HUMAN GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER ONE: GLOBAL TOURISM Geographer’s name: ________________________________ ( ) Class: 3 ___________________ Date: _________________ GATEWAY 1: WHY DOES THE NATURE OF TOURISM DIFFER FROM PLACE TO PLACE?  Earth is home to physical and human environments which attract tourists. And because places are different throughout the world (due to their unique culture, history, natural landforms, climate etc), the nature of tourism and types of tourism activities vary from place to place. Factors affecting the nature of tourism  Tourism can be affected by __________________ (eg. type of landscapes, climate and weather) and _________________ factors (cost of travelling, budget, effectiveness of marketing and the quality of infrastructure). Government Media International organisations Travel writers  Government are often directly involved in _____________, _____________ and __________________ projects linked to tourism (eg. airports, roads and ports).  Governments may also set up agencies (eg. Singapore Tourism Board) that __________________ (eg. marketing campaigns & promotional events) to help promote tourism in their country.  Positive media reports (eg. friendliness of the local population, interesting culture, good eating and shopping opportunities, and attractive scenery) about a country/area can encourage tourists to visit.  The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) meets regularly to actively promote the sustainable growth of tourism. o OECD promotes tourism as tool for national growth & job creation.  The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) promotes tourism as a way of spurring economic growth and environmental sustainability. o UNWTO promotes sustainable tourism development as tool for poverty reduction and job creation.  As travel writers write about and evaluate places they have visited, it may give their readers inspiration on choosing their travel destinations. Tourists are persons travelling to and staying in places ________________________________ for more than __________ but not more than __________________ ___________ for leisure, business and other purposes. Who is a tourist? § Tourism refers to the activities of tourists. § Tourism can be categorized into either: o ________________ – tourism outside of a tourist’s own country. o ________________ – tourism within a tourist’s own country. What is tourism? See! geography matters!
  • 2. Prepared by Miss Lena Teo Student’s copy How do tourist destinations differ from one another?
  • 3. Prepared by Miss Lena Teo Student’s copy How do tourist destinations differ from one another? (continued)