Tourism and Its Impacts

What was the message on the placard in Palma, Majorca?

• Save our city from tourists

• Tourists are welcome

• Tourism is our future

• Everywhere you look everyone is foreign

What is one of the main reasons for the recent surge in tourism?

• Covid hangover and increased global wealth

• More vacation days

• Decrease in travel costs

• Better weather conditions

What percentage of the Canary Islands' GDP is accounted for by tourism?

• 25%

• 55%

• 35%

• 45%

What is a significant issue caused by tourism in the Balearic Islands?

• Overcrowded public transport

• Decreasing number of tourists

• Rising rents pricing out locals

• Lack of tourist attractions

What environmental concern is associated with tourism in the Canary Islands?

• Noise pollution

• Air pollution

• Excessive water usage

• Deforestation

What measure has Venice introduced to manage overcrowding?

• Charging a €5 fee for day-trippers

• Increasing public transport

• Banning all tourists

• Limiting hotel construction

What is the population of Venice compared to the 1970s?

• Fewer than 50,000

• More than 150,000

• Around 100,000

• Exactly 75,000

What is a proposed solution to reduce peak season travel?

• Reducing hotel availability

• Encouraging shoulder season travel

• Increasing flight prices

• Banning school holidays

What is a major issue faced by Hallstatt due to tourism?

• Poor transportation infrastructure

• Decline in local businesses

• Overwhelming number of day-trippers

• Lack of tourist facilities

What is a significant factor driving the increase in Indian tourists?

• Increased vacation days

• Better travel infrastructure

• Social media influence

• Government subsidies