Footpath erosion- signs and
paths put in place to
encourage the use of
designated paths
Litter- encourage use of bins from
posters/signs and employ someone
to pick litter
Traffic- improving
public transport to
encourage the use of it
and reduce the pressure
of cars
Impacts of tourism
Positives
Employment
for locals
Natural features that attract
tourists can be protected
using the income from
tourism (e.g. rare
wildlife)
Income from tourism
helps develop new local
infrastructure
Promotes cultural
awareness and helps
preserve local
environment
Negatives
Tourists often drop
litter, pollution, and can
injure wildlife
Large amounts
of traffic causing
pollution,
congestion and
erosion
Some tourists trek across fields
and do not stay on the paths
provided
Low skilled job, poorly
paid and unsatisfactory
work conditions
PEAK
DISTRICT,
located in
Derbyshire
Coastal Resort
BLACKPOOL,
located in the
North West
England
Why did Blackpool go into
decline?
Travelling abroad grew in
popularity in the 1960
The expansion of
package holidays
and cheaper flights
People became wealthier
and had a higher
disposable income
Became a rundown town with old
infrastructure and attractions
What has been done to
encourage tourists back to
Blackpool?
Updated the
illuminations
Redesigned the town
center and build a new
promenade
Beaches have
been cleaned up
and improved
Efforts have been
made since 2001 to
smarten up the
area
Mass tourism
KENYA, located in
east Africa
Offers tourists
Tropical climate- hot
and humid at the
coast, all year round
Cultural experience-
visit local tribes such as
the Maasai, cultural
understanding
Coastal holidays-
south east of Kenya
has fine sands and
coral reefs with
spectacular marine
life
Safari holidays- seeing wild
animals in their habitats (e.g.
lions, elephants...)
Impacts of tourism
Positives
Income from
tourism helps
develop new local
infrastructure
Increasing in cultural understanding of
different cultures
Jobs all-year-round
for locals and local
business benefiting
Tourism is Kenya's
biggest earner of
foreign exchange
Negatives
Leakage in income-
much of the money
goes to travel/hotel
companies ans not
into Kenya
Safari buses
disturb animals,
cause soil erosion
and pollution
Tourists consume large
amounts of resources-
unsustainable
Hot air balloons
in parks disturb
animals- shadows
and noise
Extreme tourism
ANTARCTICA, located in
the South Pole
Offers tourists
Over flights- photo
opportunities and
educational talks
Cruises- visit ice free
coastal areas and sub
arctic islands
Extreme adventures (e.g.
diving, parachuting, skiing,
motor biking...)
Wildlife
viewing (e.g.
the penguin
rookery at
Cape Royds)
Impacts of tourism
Mosses and lichens grow very slowly and are
very sensitive to people walking on them.
Arctic terns are
unsettled by
human presence.
Oil spills are becoming
an increasing hazard for
wildlife.
Animals are not used to humans
and leave their habitats, many
time leaving eggs and young
Making tourism
more sustainable
Tourism is not allowed in Sites
of Special Scientific Interest
(SSSIs) to conserve the wildlife
and landscapes
Most tour operators are members of the
International Association of Antarctica Tout Operators
(IAATO), which sets guidelines for safe and
environmentally friendly tourism
Tourists are briefed on the
requirements of the Antarctic Treaty,
and given strict instructions on health
and safety
No ship carrying over
500 passengers can
land in Antarctica,
only 100 passengers
on land at one time
Eco-tourism
KENYA, located
in east Africa
Benefits of eco-tourism
Locals
People have better and
more stable incomes
Eco-tourism schemes
fund community projects
(e.g. new schools, water
tanks...)
Environment
Reduced poaching and
hunting of endangered
species
Projects try to reduce the use of
fossil fuels (e.g. using renewable
energy sources)
Waste that tourists create
is disposed of carefully to
prevent pollution
Tourists
Teaches tourists
cultural understanding
encourage tourists to
help protect and
preserve the animals
and environment
Why encourage
eco-tourism?
To minimise the
impact of tourism
activities on natural
attractions
To respect
local people,
their customs
and culture
To provide direct
benefits and
empowerment for
local people
To support sustainable
development of local
economies through direct
involvement