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How would you describe the relationship between the growth of tourism and economic development?
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Positive correlation - as one increases, so does the other.
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Growth in tourism affects economic development and vice-versa. Name 3 effects of economic development in an area in terms of tourism.
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More disposable income
More leisure time (paid holiday) Improved transport/infrastructure Fewer political controls on travel More access to media |
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Growth in tourism affects economic development and vice-versa. Name 3 effects of growth in tourism in terms of economic development.
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Increased exchange earnings & foreign investment
More employment (direct and indirect) Improved transport Greater exposure to other cultures/ideas Growth of industries supplying tourists (farming, constr.) |
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What is invisible trade?
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Business transactions that involve the exchange of non-tangible goods (customer services, patents)
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How many visitors did Thailand receive in 2006? What are they higher than?
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11.5 million. Any other country in Asia-Pacific region except China.
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What are the two major factors sparking the growth of tourism in Thailand?
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Rising levels of income in MEDCs and Asian countries
Less cost in international air travel |
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What is there a strong correlation between in Thailand since 1970?
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Rise of international tourism and GDP per capita
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When we say 'rise in tourism', to what do we refer?
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The increase in tourist numbers
The spreading of tourism into more and more countries The increase in specialised types of tourism |
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What was the number of visitors in 1969 and then again in 2005?
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469,000 increased to 11.5 million in 2005
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Two major (general) reasons for the rapid growth in Thailand's international tourism industry?
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-Rising levels of income in MEDCs and in neighbouring Asian countries
-Decreased cost of air travel |
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Name three other factors that also have influenced rapid growth in Thailand.
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-Rising cost of competing destinations.
-Expansion of destinations worldwide in last 30 years. -Diversity of special features (beaches, nightlife, temples) |
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Between 1975 and 2005 number of international tourists increased by 9 times over. By how much did the GDP per capita increase in the same period of time?
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7 times over
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What % does tourism contribute to Thailand's GDP?
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7%
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Despite the small contribution to Thailand's GDP, tourism is...
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-the country's top earner of foreign currency
-it is labour intensive and creates substantial employment -indirect employment generated |
