Sunday, February 25, 2018
Video - environmental impact
Carbon footprint
Sepilok Orang Utan Centre
Sustainable tourism
Ecotourism / community based tourism
The community-based eco-tourism project at Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area is one of the few opportunities in Laos to view rare wildlife. It is designed to support alternative livelihoods for local villages and generate community support for the conservation of tigers and other rare wildlife species.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Sample of LDQ - PEE format
Format :
Introduction : Take a stand. Keep it short and straightforward.
Point 1 : Must be FACTOR from the question. Define the factor. Answer it to the question.
Elaborate 1 : Explain how this factor relates to the question.
Example 1 : Provide example with DATA. Year, country etc
P2, E2, Eg2
P3, E3, Eg3
Conclusion : Provide ANOTHER factor / New suggestion / personal thoughts?
Well written LDQ by Tasmin
Introduction : Take a stand. Keep it short and straightforward.
Point 1 : Must be FACTOR from the question. Define the factor. Answer it to the question.
Elaborate 1 : Explain how this factor relates to the question.
Example 1 : Provide example with DATA. Year, country etc
P2, E2, Eg2
P3, E3, Eg3
Conclusion : Provide ANOTHER factor / New suggestion / personal thoughts?
Well written LDQ by Tasmin
Monday, February 12, 2018
Videos - Social cultural impact
Preservation and promotion of local culture and heritage
https://www.blenheimpalace.com/visit-us/the-palace/
Positive exchanges and interaction
https://www.projects-abroad.org/videos/?content=project-overviews/teaching-in-africa/
Disrespect of local cultures and customs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FME1At3vmI
https://www.blenheimpalace.com/visit-us/the-palace/
Positive exchanges and interaction
https://www.projects-abroad.org/videos/?content=project-overviews/teaching-in-africa/
Disrespect of local cultures and customs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FME1At3vmI
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Videos for fluctations reasons
SARS Video
https://www.scmp.com/video/1603243/ten-years-sars-outbreak-changed-hong-kong ICeland eruption Thailand protests
https://www.scmp.com/video/1603243/ten-years-sars-outbreak-changed-hong-kong ICeland eruption Thailand protests
Monday, February 5, 2018
Corrections for Class quiz
(i) Using
data from Fig.2, describe the relationship between tourism earnings and
average length of stay of tourists in Tanzania. [4]
Comments: Tasmin (perfect answer). Use the term 'Anomalie'. Majority did not state the RELATIONSHIP |
Knowledge Target: Trends in
Tourism
·
While tourism
earnings have increased from 2006 to 2007 by US$249 million, the average
length of stay of tourists remained the same at 12 days.
·
While tourism
earnings further increased from 2007 to 2008 by US$90 million, the average
length of stay of tourists experienced a fall of 2 days from 12 days in 2007
to 10 days in 2008.
·
While tourism
earnings decreased from 2008 to 2009 by US$129 million, the average length of
stay of tourists experienced an increase of 1 day from 10 days in 2008 to 11
days in 2009.
·
Therefore, there is
no clear relationship between tourism earnings and average length of stay of
tourists OR there is an inverse/negative relationship between tourism earning
and average length of stay of tourists shown from 2007 to 2009.
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(ii) Account
for the trends in tourism earnings in Tanzania from 2006 to 2009. [5]
Note : Must give relevant factors that can be linked to Tanzania. Eg Higher life expectancy (But does not mean they will travel to Tanzania?) |
Positive increase in
earnings
Rise
in tourism earnings from 2006 to 2008 may reflect an increase in tourist
numbers to Tanzania and this may be due to:
·
People having higher global
incomes. With an increase in disposable income, people have more money to
spend on goods and services when travelling in Tanzania.
·
Tanzania increased investments in tourism infrastructure
and services. Tourists are attracted to Tanzania through investments in
transport and accommodation infrastructure as they enjoy greater convenience
and accessibility.
·
Tourists developing
varied interests due to education and the influence of globalisation, they
are attracted to many different destinations which offer different experiences
and not just one region. The exotic destination of Tanzania which provides
tourists with a uniquely different experience could attract more tourists
thus increasing its tourism earnings.
Not in question :
Fall
in tourism earnings from 2008-2009 may reflect a decrease in tourist numbers
to Tanzania and this may be due to:
·
An economic crisis/recession which has caused many people to lose their
jobs/ suffer from a wage cut, causing disposable incomes to fall and less
people able to afford to travel.
·
Worldwide pandemics such as SARS and swine flu which has deterred
tourists from travelling for fear they may contract the disease.
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B) REASONS FOR GROWTH
* ‘Better and affordable
transport is the main reason for the growth of global tourism.’ How far do
you agree with this statement? Support your answer using evidence.
[6]
Note : MUST Give 3 factors! First factor must be on TRANSPORT! |
Better and affordable
transport, More air routes and agreement, Disposable income, Leisure time
Development in technology
has led to great improvements in safety, shorter travelling time and lower
travelling costs for the average person. Currently, aeroplanes can fly
non-stop for 15,000 kilometres and travel at 800 to 1000km per hour. A
commercial flight from Singapore to London now takes around 14 hours. Budget
airlines such as Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways are able to sell cheaper
tickets than major commercial airlines as their aircrafts are smaller and
more fuel-efficient. Costs are further reduced by selling tickets online
rather than through travel agents. However, besides better and affordable
transport, there are other factors that cause the growth of global tourism.
Disposable income is the
amount of income left to an individual after taxes have been paid. It is the
amount of income available for spending and saving. With rapid economic
growth, countries such as China and India experienced a growing number of
middle income and high-income groups. These are the groups who can afford to
spend more on goods, services and tours.
Changing lifestyle refers to
the change in the way people live throughout their lifetime. The pace of life
today is much faster with longer working hours. Therefore, travelling becomes
a way for people to relax and take a break from their fast-paced lifestyles
at work and at home. Due to advances in medical technology and knowledge,
people are now more health conscious and lead healthier lifestyles. They live
longer and are physically fit to travel frequently. This is evidenced by the
increasing number of healthy retirees. Travelling is also a way for the
retirees to spend the remainder of their healthy years productively. Retirees
are major contributors to the growth of tourism. Cruises are popular with
retirees and they make up many of the passengers on cruise ships in the
Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
Leisure time is the part of
a day, week or year when people have no work commitments. It becomes a time
for relaxation. With more income and paid leave, the middle income to
high-income groups is more inclined to travel. In many DCs and LDCs, people
in all income groups have enjoyed shorter working weeks with more public
holidays and more paid annual leave which allowed more people to travel. In
Australia, many employees can exchange paid overtime work for leave. This
increases their chances of taking longer weekend breaks. In Canada, there has
also been an increase in additional breaks and extended weekends.
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