Tourism 2: Trends and Impacts of Tourism

Which region has seen a rapid increase in tourist arrivals in recent years?

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Africa

• North America

What type of tourists seek new destinations to fulfill their need for unique travel experiences?

• Explorer-Type Tourists

• Traditional Tourists

• Budget Tourists

• Luxury Tourists

What is a negative impact of tourism on the economy?

• Higher income generated from tourists' spending

• Investment in infrastructure

• Economic leakages resulting in less tourism revenue

• Increased employment opportunities

What is an example of a positive social impact of tourism?

• Rise in crime rates

• Enhancing cultural ecosystem services

• Commodification of cultural practices

• Cultural clashes

What is a negative environmental impact of tourism?

• Conservation of natural environments

• Restoration of degraded ecosystems

• Pollution

• Depletion of natural resources

What has led to an increase in tourists planning their own customised trips?

• Lack of information sharing

• Small specialist operators adding services

• Limited competition among businesses

• Decrease in online media usage

Which country transformed itself into a middle-income country with low poverty rates due to tourism?

• Singapore

• Maldives

• China

• Thailand

What is a positive economic impact of tourism?

• Negative impact on local communities

• Income generated from tourists' spending

• Overdependence on tourism

• Economic leakages

What is an example of a negative social impact of tourism?

• Enhancing cultural ecosystem services

• Cultural preservation

• Increased interest in traditional practices

• Cultural clashes

What is a positive environmental impact of tourism?

• Pollution

• Depletion of natural resources

• Restoration of degraded ecosystems

• Threats to wildlife habitats