Tourism Topic 1: Tourism Activity

______ refers to the region where tourists come from.

• Tourist generating region

• Transit routes

• Tourist Destination Region

What is the term used for the region that attracts tourists?

• Tourist generating region

• Transit routes

• Tourist Destination Region

______ refers to the region or route a tourist travels through to reach a destination

• Tourist generating region

• Transit routes

• Tourist Destination Region

Organise the following factors as push and pull factors.

Groups:

(a) Push factors

,

(b) Pull factors

• Pollution

• Lack of recreational options

• Concerts

• Stressful work environment

• Attractions

• Scenic beauty

• Overcrowding

When there are more transit routes available, the volume of travel ____

• increases

• decreases

Organize these options into the correct reasons for growth of tourism.

Groups:

(a) Motivation to travel

,

(b) Ability to travel

,

(c) Mobility in travel

• Opportunity to try new cuisines

• Expansion of public transport service and infrastructure

• Need for relaxation

• Seeking adventure and thrill

• Increase in disposable income

• lower accommodation costs

• Need to achieve personal growth

• Desire to explore new cultures

• New modes of travel

• Flexible work schedule

• Affordable travel options

• Lower transport cost

• Increased private car ownership

• Curiosity to learn about different traditions

Over the past decades, more tourists are now climbing Mount Everest, driven by a desire to challenge themselves and reach their full potential. This is an example of __

• Increase in leisure time

• Need to achieve personal growth

• Lower accommodation costs

• Increase in disposable income

In 2015, Chinese government encouraged employers to give workers half a day of paid leave on Fridays during summer months to help boost domestic tourism. This is an example of __

• Increase in leisure time

• Need to achieve personal growth

• Lower accommodation costs

• Increase in disposable income

From 1999 to 2019 in China, as GDP quadrupled, international tourism increased from 9 million departures to 154 million departures. This is an example of __

• Increase in leisure time

• Need to achieve personal growth

• Lower accommodation costs

• Increase in disposable income

Websites and applications are revolutionizing the way people plan their vacations, offering personalized and budget-friendly travel experiences. This enhances ____

• Motivation to travel

• Ability to travel

• Mobility in travel