1. Identify the following factors which affect the incidence of tourism…

17. Factors affecting tourism? Natural Landscape to visit – mountains, beaches, rivers, etc Climate – hot and sunny or ski areas Vegetation and wildlife – coral reefs, mangroves, rainforest, deserts Economic Exchange rates Employment – multiplier effect Affluence – disposable income Political Instability eg. 9/11 attacks reduced plane travel. Government coup in thailand 1992 reduced visitors by 30% Social Culture – language, customs food, architecture, wine, clothing etc. Age of tourists Transport Hosting sports event eg. world Cup Religious Sites

18. 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

19. 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 shocks Trends: 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.

20. 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

21. Identify the primary and secondary resources the Bahamas has using these videos http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=QPKVLTy4I9A http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=uby5vQ2zg38

22. 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?