THE TERTIARY SECTOR: SERVICES. TOURISMMaría Jesús Campos Fernández. learningfromgeography.wikispaces.com

Tertiary Sector

Transport

Tourism

Trade

Telecommunications

BankingEducation and Culture

Healthcare SystemOthers (lower-end tertiary

sector): domestic work; street vending…

Tertiary Sector Definition: tertiary sector; services Diversity:

Tertiary sector vs quaternary sector Upper-end tertiary sector Lower-end tertiary sector

Characteristics: heterogeneous; intangible and inmaterial; imposible to store; close to the consumer; low level of mechanisation; expanding; unequal distribution

Classification: Public services Distribution services Business services Consumer services

Transport Tourism Trade Telecommunications Banking Education and culture Healthcare System

Tourism

Tourism Definition Benefits vs negative effects Types of tourism: cultural tourism;

ecotourism; sun and beach tourism; theme parks; sea and river cruises; ski tourism; rural tourism…

Main touristic areas Impact of tourism Spain

Benefits of Tourism

Creates business opportunities and jobs

Fosters economy within the country

Improves cultural exchange among

countries and peopleContributes to the

natural and cultural heritage conservation as it adds economic value

to those aspectsInvestment in

technology and equipment

Negative Effects of Tourism

Seasonal and precarious employment

Environmental impact and degradation of the ecosystems. Increased

pressure on natural resources such as water.

Increases the price of land an property

Potential misunderstandings and

conflicts between residents and touristsLoss of authenticity in cultural manifestations

Types of TourismCultural Tourism

Rural Tourism

Ecotourism

Winter Mountain Tourism

(ski)

Sea and River

Cruises

Other: theme parks,

pilgrimage, adventure…

Coastal Tourism (sun and beach)

Types of Tourism: Coastal Tourism

Types of Tourism: Cultural Tourism

Types of Tourism: Rural Tourism

Types of Tourism: Ecotourism

Types of Tourism: Winter Mountain

Other types of Tourism

Main Touristic Areas

Environmental Impact of Tourism

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