Economic & Social Tourism Impact

What does the term 'commodification' mean in the context of tourism?

• Building museums

• Turning something into a commodity that can be bought and sold

• Enhancing cultural ecosystems

• Preserving cultural practices

How can tourism have a negative social impact related to cultural practices and art forms? 2 answers

• Enhancing cultural ecosystems

• Cultural preservation

• Commodification of cultural practices and art forms

• Cultural clashes

What is an example of a positive social impact of tourism related to enhancing cultural ecosystems?

What negative social impact of tourism is related to cultural clashes? (3 answers)

• Threats to wildlife habitats

• Tourists being insensitive to local norms

• Locals feeling unsafe due to increased crime rates

• Tourists not following Covid-19 guidelines

How does tourism contribute to the rise in crimes at destination regions?

• Tourists carrying large sums of cash and valuables

• Locals accommodating tourists at their expense

• Tourists appreciating the beauty of the park

• Tourists engaging in recreational activities

What is a positive environmental impact of tourism related to conservation of natural environments?

How does tourism negatively impact the environment in terms of pollution?

• Threats to wildlife habitats

• Restoration of degraded ecosystems

• Conservation of natural environments

• Increased industrial gas emissions

What is an example of a negative environmental impact of tourism related to depletion of natural resources?

• Building national parks

• Tourists trampling on plants

• Overuse of water resulting in shortage for locals

• Restoration of coral reefs

How can tourism negatively affect wildlife habitats?

• Tourists appreciating the beauty of the park

• Tourists disturbing wildlife with noise

• Locals running community-based tourism

• Tourists engaging in recreational activities

What are the social implications of cultural appropriation in tourism?

• Preservation of traditional practices

• Respectful exchange of cultural knowledge

• Loss of cultural identity and authenticity

• Enhancement of cultural diversity