The growth of Tourism.
· The changing pattern of global tourism
o Measuring international tourism (visitor arrivals or receipts)
o Types of tourism - mass, ecotourism
o Trends in this growth (which areas dominate international tourism)
o International tourism in Europe & Butler’s model of tourism development
o Factors that have influenced global tourism (low-cost airlines), think economically, socially & politically.
· Tourism and economic development
o HDI - defining and key patterns
o Use of case studies.
· The growth of tourism and social, economic & environmental issues
o Opportunities & benefits of tourism, socially, economically & environmentally
o Problems created by the growth of international tourism
· Managing tourism to ensure sustainability
o What is sustainable tourism?
o Issues in key tourist areas
o Management responses to ensure sustainability.
Year 12 Case Studies
Tourism.
Ø Thailand - reasons for increased international tourism.
Ø Iceland - attractions of increased international tourism.
Ø St Kitts & Nevis, eastern Caribbean - economic development and resulting benefits & problems of tourism.
Ø Tenerife, Canary Islands - opportunities created by tourism and environmental degradation
Ø The Lake District, UK - the creation of national parks, issues within them and management strategies.