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expansion of tourism encourage non-Westerners to abandon traditional cultural beliefs, values, and ways of life in favour of American or European lifestyles?” “Why do some tourists choose to get away from the ‘tourist area’ in
a foreign destination?”
Using spatial skills: Students can construct thematic maps and graphs showing the global distribution of different North American fast- food chains to help them analyse the impact of North American tourism on other countries.
B2.2 compare the spatial organization of infra- structure and attractions that serve the needs of different types of travellers within a region (e.g., student groups, seniors, families with young children, groups on a religious pilgrimage)
Sample questions: “What destinations would you include in an itinerary for a student group travelling to Europe during March break?” “What attractions do retired Canadians seek
in Florida? Where do they tend to go? What type of accommodation do they prefer? Why is Florida a popular destination for francophone Quebeckers?”
B3. Choice of Destination
FOCUS ON: Spatial Significance; Geographic Perspective
By the end of this course, students will:
B3.1 analyse factors that influence travellers’ des- tination choices (e.g., attractions and amenities, accessibility, cost, safety)
Sample questions: “How does the length of a vacation affect a tourist’s choice of destination?” “What responsibility do tourist attractions have
to be fully accessible?” “How does a tight budget influence a tourist’s choice of destinations, transportation, accommodation, activities, and other aspects of trip planning?” “What criteria would the planners of an international conference use to select a destination for their event?” “What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking a repositioning cruise?”
B3.2 analyse the influence of political, economic, cultural, and environmental motivators and barriers on tourists’ destination choices (e.g., sales promotions, visa requirements, currency fluctuations, violent crimes and conflicts, risk
of natural disasters)
Sample questions: “Under what circumstances do you think a country would use a visa system to restrict tourist access?” “Why would hotels have different room rates for different seasons?” “Why do airline seat sales act as a travel motiv- ator when accommodations are often the most expensive component of a holiday?” “How do different destinations address language and cultural barriers?”
SPATIAL ORGANIZATION: WHY, WHERE, AND HOW WE TRAVEL
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Travel and Tourism:
A Geographic Perspective
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