Introduction to Tourism:
1. Intro to Tourism Powerpoint What makes a tourist? What is tourism? What are the three things all tourists needs? What are the two different types of tourist attractions? |
2. The Importance of Tourism: In this lesson we will be analyzing data and graphs to gain a better understanding of just how important tourism is in the world. Although it is a fun industry it is a very serious business..
Can you explain the reasons for some of these statistics? |
3. Factors Affecting Tourism:
3. Different Factors Affect the Occurence or Rate of Tourism:
Today we will use pictures to represent the most important factors... can you place the images beside (international) & below (Bahamas)? |
4. Tourists: Who Are They? Where do they come from? 4a. Class Scattergraphs: on whiteboard Is there a relationship between happiness and energy level? Hair colour and eye colour? How can we tell? 4b. Tourists Worldwide: What are the trends? We now know where tourists are going and why they are going places, but who is doing the travelling? Is there a relationship between money at home and money abroad? We will do some investigative work to find this out... |
5. Tourism in the Bahamas: A Brief History
5a. History of Tourism in the Bahamas Powerpoint
How did tourism spread throughout the island? What did tourism look like?
5b. An Overview of the Development of Tourism in the Bahamas
Create an illustrated timeline in your notebook of the 10 most important dates
5a. History of Tourism in the Bahamas Powerpoint
How did tourism spread throughout the island? What did tourism look like?
5b. An Overview of the Development of Tourism in the Bahamas
Create an illustrated timeline in your notebook of the 10 most important dates
6. Tourists in the Bahamas: Trends
6a. Types of Tourists in the Bahamas
Why does the government classify tourists this way?
6b. Data: Trends in Tourists Arrivals
6a. Types of Tourists in the Bahamas
Why does the government classify tourists this way?
6b. Data: Trends in Tourists Arrivals
- Choose an island; compare the numbers of tourists between 2004 and 2014
- Look at how most tourists enter the island (sea, air, cruise)
- Look below at the trends for specific islands for 2004 and 2014
8. Sustainable vs. Unsustainable Tourism: in the Bahamas
7a. Sustainable Tourism Powerpoint
Define sustainability and then define sustainable tourism.
Can you name some tourist activities on Grand Bahama that are not sustainable? Sustainable?
7b. Sustainable Tourism Assignment
Write a comparative essay which contrasts sustainable tourism and your experience on the Lucaya Nature Tour with the experience of an unsustainable type of tourism on Grand Bahama. You can also choose another country if you would prefer to (and contrast unsustainable and sustainable tourism in that country).
This essay must:
7a. Sustainable Tourism Powerpoint
Define sustainability and then define sustainable tourism.
Can you name some tourist activities on Grand Bahama that are not sustainable? Sustainable?
7b. Sustainable Tourism Assignment
Write a comparative essay which contrasts sustainable tourism and your experience on the Lucaya Nature Tour with the experience of an unsustainable type of tourism on Grand Bahama. You can also choose another country if you would prefer to (and contrast unsustainable and sustainable tourism in that country).
- We will brainstorm ideas of unsustainable tourism in class.
- The essay must discuss three ways that sustainable tourism benefits the people and environment while unsustainable tourism (and your example) does the opposite.
This essay must:
- Have proper essay format: including thesis, topic sentences, paragraphs, page numbers and bibliography
- Be 2-4 pages long, double spaced, in 12pt font with regular margins
8. Tourism: Advantages and Disadvantages
8a. U-Shaped Debate: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Tourism in the Bahamas is mainly a good thing. Bahamian culture is being replaced by American culture. The Bahamas has all the resources it needs to support the tourist population. 8b. Pros and Cons of Tourism (Bahamas) Worksheet Complete the worksheet by reading the overview below 8c. Advantages and Disadvantages of Tourism Overview |
9. Sustainable Tourism: Case Studies in the World