Impact of Global Tourism

What year is expected to break tourism records?

• 2026

• 2025

• 2023

• 2024

Name one of the destinations mentioned that struggles with overtourism.

• Paris

• Venice

• Barcelona

• Amsterdam

Who is the presenter of The Global Story?

• Michael Lee

• Jodie Cohen

• Emily Davis

• Sarah Johnson

What negative impacts can overtourism have on local residents?

• Overtourism leads to improved public transportation systems.

• Overtourism increases job opportunities for locals.

• Overtourism negatively impacts local residents by increasing living costs, causing overcrowding, diluting local culture, and leading to environmental degradation.

• Overtourism enhances local cultural events and festivals.

How long has Rajan Datar been traveling?

• A few months

• Only a couple of weeks

• Just last year

• Many years

What does Rajan Datar prefer to be called instead of a 'lifelong roamer'?

• temporary visitor

• lifelong learner

• perpetual traveler

• constant wanderer

What type of damage is caused by overtourism?

• Enhanced cultural exchange

• Improved local infrastructure

• Environmental degradation, resource strain, cultural erosion, economic imbalance

• Increased wildlife population

Which organization is Lucy Hockings associated with?

• BBC

• Al Jazeera

• NBC

• CNN

List two beautiful destinations mentioned in the introduction.

• New York

• Tokyo

• Bali, Maldives

• Paris

What is the main focus of today's discussion in The Global Story?

• The history of international treaties and agreements.

• Cultural differences in communication styles.

• Current global events and their implications on international relations and society.

• The impact of technology on local economies.