Travel and tourism 3A

• How can a voluntary organisation respond to factors?

  • promoting sustainability, conservation and protection.
  • campaigning for governments to change
  • raising awareness of issues
  • raising funds
• What is political instability?


  a condition characterised by uncertain or volatile political circumstances
• What is the difference between legislation and regulation?

  legislation acts are laws made by the government whilst regulations are rules set and monitored by an administrative body
• give 3 examples of legislations

  • visitor security
  • controlling development
  • equality
• State the 3 types of governments

  • local
  • regional
  • national
• How can governments respond to the factors?

  • providing public with up to date information
  • imposing travel restrictions
  • promoting positive image
  • encouraged employment
  • improving infrastructure
  • introducing/tightening security measures
• State five ways a travel and tourism organisation can respond to the factors?

  • adapting and developing new products/ services
  • adapting operational procedures
  • reviewing destinations affected/ offered
  • reviewing pricing structure
  • managing public relations
• What is recession?


  a significant decline in the economy where there is a slowdown in economic activity for at least 6 months
• What is an economic boom?

  a time of great prosperity and rapid economic growth
• What is disposable income?

  the amount of money a person has left after the deduction of taxes and basic living costs
• What a levels of employment?

  The number of people, of working age, that are employed at one time
• What is the changing of cost of fuel?

  the change of fuel costs overtime depending on the wholesale price of oil
• What is currency exchange?

  the value of the currency of one country against another
• What are the common symptoms of the six main diseases?

  • high fever
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • muscular pain
• State 3 ways people can be protected against health risks

  • vaccines
  • medicines
  • insurance
• What is an endemic?

  A disease permanently present in a region or population
• What is an epidemic?

  A widespread outbreak of a contagious disease affecting a particular area/region.
• What is a pandemic?

  A pandemic is a global outbreak of a disease that affects a large number of people.
• State the 6 main diseases in travel and tourism

  • cholera
  • malaria
  • yellow fever
  • typhoid
  • tetanus
  • norovirus
• How is typhoid transmitted and what are the symptoms?

  Transmission: contaminated food and water Symptoms: Fever, abdominal pain, rash, lethargy, loss of appetite
• State 3 risks of a tourists personal safety

  • theft
  • getting lost
  • physical attack
• State 3 safety measures

  • emergency contact numbers
  • CCTV
  • transport police
• State 3 safety guidance rules for tourists

  • keep valuables safe
  • keep travel documents safe
  • have knowledge on areas and times to avoid
• State 3 types of print media

  • newspapers
  • magazines
  • guides
• State 3 types of broadcast media

  • film
  • TV
  • radio
• State 2 types of internet media

  • the internet
  • social media
• State 2 positives of promoting tourism through the media

  • locals have new job opportunities
  • attracts people to the place
• State 2 negatives of promoting tourism through the media

  • mass tourism
  • pollution
• State 5 examples of natural disasters

  • volcanic eruptions
  • earthquakes
  • tsunami
  • avalanche
  • landslide
• State 6 examples of severe weather events

  • flooding
  • drought
  • blizzard
  • wildfire
  • tornado
  • hurricane
• state 5 ways a natural disaster may affect a business

  • evacuation
  • impact on future customers/bookings
  • compensation/refund costs
  • disruption/cancellation
  • repatriation
• what is repatriation?


  visitors being stuck in another country due to a natural hazard meaning they need to be returned home
• Give 4 effects of a natural hazard on a destination

  • positive impacts
  • early warning systems
  • rebuilding infrastructure
  • building design
• What are trade, airport and other taxes?

  Indirect taxes that are imposed as departure taxes for when someone leaves the country
• Give 2 examples of these taxes

  • APD
  • departure taxes
• What is government promotion?

  The government promoting tourism through funding and tax incentives to encourage tourist development.
• State 4 government incentives

  • marketing
  • partnership
  • tax incentives
  • funding
• give 2 examples of political instability

  • civil unrest
  • war