Identify the following factors which affect the incidence of tourism…

Factors affecting tourism?

NaturalLandscape to visit – mountains, beaches , rivers, etcClimate – hot and sunny or ski areasVegetation and wildlife – coral reefs, mangroves, rainforest, deserts

EconomicExchange ratesEmployment – multiplier effectAffluence – disposable income

Political

Instability eg. 9/11 attacks reduced plane travel. Government coup in thailand 1992 reduced visitors by 30%

SocialCulture – language, customs food, architecture, wine, clothing etc.Age of touristsTransportHosting sports event eg. world Cup Religious Sites

Tourism is also affected by the resources available:

Primary Resources:Natural Resources (landscapes, climate)Cultural Resources (heritage, arts)Social Resources (financial capital, health)

Secondary Resources:Accommodations, Catering, Travel Organization, Transportation, Entertainment, Information

For a tourism to be successful it must have Primary and Secondary resources

Shocks (long or short term):A tourist destination may also have negative factors which deter tourists. These are called tourism shocksTrends:Tourism is also subject to changes in fashion - places and activities are popular and then become less fashionable. The current trend in fashion is away from mass tourism (crowded beaches, sun, sea and sand) to niche tourism offering new and different experiences on a smaller and often more sustainable style.

Choose one tourist

hotspot in the world Identify and describe one of each factor:

- Natural- Economic- Political- Social

Describe two each of these resources:- Primary

- Secondary

Identify the primary and secondary resources the Bahamas has using these videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPKVLTy4I9Ahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uby5vQ2zg38

Thinking about Grand Bahama….1. Where does the ‘demand’ for tourism to

Grand Bahama and the Bahamas come from?(download the spreadsheet data and create a graph to show country of origin for tourists)

2. How accessible is the area for tourists? Look at some flights from Europe and USA, also cruises from USA

3. What are the natural, social, economic and political factors affecting tourism in Grand Bahama or the Bahamas?

4. Have there been any ‘shocks’ to tourism in Grand Bahama. Explain the impact of these shocks.5. What might some of the positives and negatives of tourism be to Grand Bahama?