1. Why has global tourism grown? What are the physical & human attractions of different destinations? Learning Objectives

2. Tourism is the world’s largest industry, worth $500 billion in 2007. International tourism (people arriving in all countries from abroad for a holiday) is increasing. In most countries, domestic tourism (people going on holiday in their own country) is about 4x greater than international tourism. The tourism industry is one of the greatest providers of jobs and income in countries at all stages of development. For 83% of countries, tourism is one of the top 5 sources of foreign exchange. The top 6 tourist destination countries are France, Spain, the USA, China, Italy and the UK. Germans spend more per person than any other nation on holiday. 1.Read the passage and copy down one significant piece of information (15 words max.) 2.Swap with your partner to get one additional piece of information from them 1.Read the passage and copy down one significant piece of information (15 words max.) 2.Swap with your partner to get one additional piece of information from them

3. You may be asked to interpret tables of data. You should look for patterns and trends. Tiny differences are important and may show a trend and this is what you need to pick out.

4. .. International tourist arrivals (millions) Year Describe the growth of international tourism

5. .. International tourist arrivals (millions) Year Describe the growth of international tourism

6. Region20062007% change 2006-7 % of world tourism Africa40.944.2+7.94.8 Americas135.7142.1+4.716.1 Asia and Pacific 167.8184.9+10.219.8 Europe460.8480.1+4.254.4 Middle East41.046.4+13.44.9 World846898+6.1100.0.. Describe the international tourist arrivals between 2006 and 2007

7. Region20062007% change 2006-7 % of world tourism Africa40.944.2+7.94.8 Americas135.7142.1+4.716.1 Asia and Pacific 167.8184.9+10.219.8 Europe460.8480.1+4.254.4 Middle East41.046.4+13.44.9 World846898+6.1100.0 Highest % increase

8. Region20062007% change 2006-7 % of world tourism Africa40.944.2+7.94.8 Americas135.7142.1+4.716.1 Asia and Pacific 167.8184.9+10.219.8 Europe460.8480.1+4.254.4 Middle East41.046.4+13.44.9 World846898+6.1100.0 Lowest % increase

9. Region20062007% change 2006-7 % of world tourism Africa40.944.2+7.94.8 Americas135.7142.1+4.716.1 Asia and Pacific 167.8184.9+10.219.8 Europe460.8480.1+4.254.4 Middle East41.046.4+13.44.9 World846898+6.1100.0 Highest number of arrivals (half the world total)

10. Region20062007% change 2006-7 % of world tourism Africa40.944.2+7.94.8 Americas135.7142.1+4.716.1 Asia and Pacific 167.8184.9+10.219.8 Europe460.8480.1+4.254.4 Middle East41.046.4+13.44.9 World846898+6.1100.0 Smallest total % of world tourism These annotations would then have to be formed into a written answer but you can highlight and draw on the table in the exam if it helps

11. SocialEconomicPolitical Linked to peopleLinked to changes in money Linked to government changes/laws Look at the images and decide if they are social, economic or political factors that have affected tourism

12. Since the 1950’s people have become wealthier

13. Incomes are larger and so is disposable income (the amount left to spend after essentials such as food and bills)

14. Most families have two working parents where as in the past it was usually one

15. People have fewer children: less expensive to take a smaller family away than a large one

16. Car ownership has grown

17. People have more leisure time and holiday time from work has increased

18. Life expectancy has risen so more people are retired many of whom have good pensions and can afford several trips a year

19. Travel today is quick and easy due to motorways, airport expansion and faster jet aircraft

20. Flying has become cheaper and booking online is quick and easy

21. Increasing number of package holidays now available to destinations all over the world

22. Ecotourism and unusual destinations such as Alaska are expanding rapidly

23. GROWTH IN TOURISM Draw a sketch of the growth in world tourism graph. Use the statements provided and place them where you think they fit on the graph. Draw a sketch of the growth in world tourism graph. Use the statements provided and place them where you think they fit on the graph. International tourist arrivals (millions ) Year

24. Internet booking makes travel planning easier. Package holidays start. Regional airports like Southampton are built. Low cost airlines like Easyjet reduces the cost of flying. During the 1990’s gap years become more popular. People are living longer and therefore have more retirement time. Since the 1950’s people have more paid holiday. The channel tunnel opens. People are earning more money so they can afford more holidays. LIVING GRAPH Add in two more statements of your own that help to explain why world tourism has grown.

25. GROWTH IN TOURISM SocialEconomicPolitical Use pages 282- 284 and make notes of the reasons why tourism has grown

26. Many people choose to visit cities to enjoy the culture associated with museums, art galleries, architecture or shops and restaurants. Cities such as London, Rome and Paris have a huge amount to offer tourists of every age. The natural landscape is also a major ‘pull’ for tourists, particularly mountains such as the Alps or beautiful stretches of coastline. Physical or natural attractions are natural attractions such as beaches, climate, sea, mountains and rivers etc. Human or man made attractions are built or constructed by humans such as castles (heritage), churches (cultural), theme parks etc. Physical or natural attractions are natural attractions such as beaches, climate, sea, mountains and rivers etc. Human or man made attractions are built or constructed by humans such as castles (heritage), churches (cultural), theme parks etc.

27. Photos can be labelled directly with arrows to point out the features. The labels need to be detailed. Keep what you write clear, straight forward and to the point. You need to be able to annotate and point out the physical and human attractions

28. Swiss Alps The Acropolis in Athens Bondi Beach France

30. Why has global tourism grown? What are the physical & human attractions of different destinations? Learning Objectives

31. Have we met our Learning Aims? or Two Questions? Three things that you’ve learnt 1)2)3)