Geography of tourism

1. Free Powerpoint Templates Geography Of Tourism Hospitality, Tourism & Events Management Uva Wellassa University Group 01 1

2. Contents : Introduction ………………………............................................................. 03 Define Geography & Tourism ………………………………………………………… 04 Relationship Between Geography & Tourism ……………………………..... 05 How Characteristics Of Tourism System Relate To Geography ………. 07 Geography Of Resources For Tourism ……………………………………………. 08 Climate And Tourism ……………… ………………………………………………….12 2

3. Introduction : The geography of tourism is dominated by number of key themes, which relate location, place and space, human and cultural characteristics, and the movement of people or mobility. The geography of tourism is also concerned with the flows of tourism from generating countries to destinations. These can be heavily influenced by economic and political factors, with the flows of tourism traditionally being from western developed countries to less developed countries. 3

4. Geography may be defined as the study of the structure and interaction of two major systems . The ecological and Social system The spatial system The activities of a person traveling outside his or her usual environment for less than a specified of time and whose main purpose of travel is other than exercise of an activity remunerated from the place visited(WTO) Geography : Tourism : 4

5. Relationship Between Geography & Tourism 5

6. Home Local Regional National International Leisure The time available on an individual when work,sleep & other basic needs have been met Recreation Persuit engage during upon during leisure time Geographical Range Home based recreation Reading, gardening, Watching TV Socializing etc... Day Trips Visiting attractions Picnicking etc... Tourism The activities undertaken during the stay & the facilities created to cater for their needs Daily Leisure Visiting theatres or restaurants, sports ( as participant or spectator), Socializing etc... 6

7. How Characteristics Of The Tourism System Relate To Geography: Rural tourism - Focused on country side Urban tourism - Focused on town & cities Spa tourism - Travel for health & wellness Eco tourism - Based on Nature Sport tourism - Focused on spectators travelling to sports events Heritage tourism - As example ; world heritage cities 7

8. Geography Of Resources For Tourism 8

9. The Geography Of Resources For Tourism : With a growing demand for tourism focused on a resource base. Different types of tourism will have distinctive requirements for growth, and certain sites, regions or countries will be more favorable for development than others, we can examine tourism resources on 3 scales, Global National Local 9

10. Characteristics Of Tourism Resources : Tourism resources have three main characteristics, Tangible features Most tourism resources are not used exclusively by tourist Tourism resources are perishable 10

11. Tourism Resources At Global Scale : Physical features The land surface of the earth is composed of a variety of landforms which we can broadly group into four categories. - Mountains - Elevated plateaus - More gently sloping hill lands - Low land plains Cultural features A country’s resources in the arts, culture and entertainment so-called ‘creative industries’ are at least important as its physical resources and sport facilities in attracting tourists. 11

12. Climate & Tourism 12

13. Relationship Between Climate And Tourism: People in tourist activities directly contact with the atmosphere, and tourist activities are influenced by climate. Pleasant climate conditions may attract tourists and urge tourist industry making progress; but unpleasant climate conditions can block the development of tourist industry. Climate, as a natural element, takes part in building tourist landscape directly or indirectly. 13

14. How Climate Change Impact To Tourism: Climate change have a significant impact on global tourism. Climate defines the length and quality of the tourism season, and it plays a major role in the choice of destination and tourist spending. Climate change is a major factor influencing the geography of consumption of tourism. The area most affected by the 2004 Asian Tsumami have taken some time to recover from the blow to their tourism trade. 14

15. Geographic Distribution Of Major Climate Change Impacts Affecting Tourism Destinations: 15

16. References : 01) World Geography of travel and tourism (Aian LEW.C.Michael Hall. Dallent) 02) The Geography of tourism and recreation 3 rd edition (C.Michael Hall md Stephen J . Page) 16

17. Group Members Name Registration Number O.H.H.P Liyanaarachchi UWU/HTE/11/0001 L.K.C.H Kumarage UWU/HTE/11/0003 Y.A.T.S Yapa UWU/HTE/11/0004 C.K.H.Liynage UWU/HTE/11/0006 17

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