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Global Tourism

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Why has tourism grown so much, and what different types of tourism are there?

Explain the reasons for the rapid growth of global tourism and describe the main types of tourism
A clear, scaffolded answer to the N(A)-Level Geography outcome on tourism growth. The reasons tourism has boomed (income, transport, leisure, marketing) and the main types such as leisure, cultural, ecotourism and adventure.
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What are the good and bad effects of tourism on places and people?

Describe the positive and negative economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism
A clear, scaffolded answer to the N(A)-Level Geography outcome on tourism impacts. The economic, social and environmental benefits and problems of tourism, with a balanced view of how it helps and harms destinations.
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How can tourism be managed so that it lasts and does less harm?

Explain what sustainable tourism is and describe strategies to make tourism more sustainable
A clear, scaffolded answer to the N(A)-Level Geography outcome on sustainable tourism. What sustainable tourism means, ecotourism, limiting visitor numbers, supporting local communities, and protecting the environment for the future.
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Why is Singapore and the wider region so popular with tourists, and how is tourism managed there?

Explain why Singapore and Southeast Asia attract tourists and describe how tourism is developed and managed in the region
A clear, scaffolded answer to the N(A)-Level Geography outcome on regional tourism. Why Singapore and Southeast Asia attract visitors, the attractions and accessibility, and how tourism is developed and managed in the region.
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