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With the introduction of railways and the convenience of travel, UK holidays naturally increased.

Tourism 01

Tourism is about people travelling for leisure, work or study. Discover how visitor numbers, attractions and transport change places and create opportunities and challenges for local communities.

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Fascinating Fact:

Many countries rely heavily on tourism income, as money spent by visitors helps to support local businesses, employment and government services.

In KS3 Geography, tourism is studied as part of the tertiary sector of the economy. You explore why people visit different places, how resorts and attractions develop, and how tourism changes environments and communities over time.

Key Terms

Tourism: Travel away from home for leisure, business or other purposes, usually involving at least one night spent in another place.
Tourist: A person who travels to and stays in a place outside their usual environment for a short period of time.
Resort: A town or area that relies mainly on visitors and has facilities such as hotels, attractions and entertainment for tourists.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is tourism in KS3 Geography?

In KS3 Geography, tourism means people travelling and staying away from home for a short time for leisure, business or education, creating demand for services such as transport and accommodation.

What are the positive and negative impacts of tourism?

Tourism can bring jobs, new facilities and investment, but it can also cause congestion, noise, pollution and pressure on local resources if visitor numbers are not well managed.

Why is tourism important for some countries?

Tourism is important because it helps diversify the economy, attracts foreign visitors, encourages cultural exchange and can support improvements in infrastructure, such as roads, airports and public spaces.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

UK holidays increased after the introduction of what?

Canals

Deckchairs

Punch and Judy shows

Railways

Places like Blackpool suddenly got more visitors

2 .

A holiday to experience the customs of another country is described how?

Cultural

Political

Practical

Topical

Some package holidays are specially designed so that you can experience as much of the culture of a country as possible in a limited time

3 .

Tourism is what kind of industry?

Primary

Quaternary

Secondary

Tertiary

It provides services for the travellers

4 .

Which of these statements is true?

A job in tourism is a job for life

All money from tourism goes to local people

Local people may benefit from tourist facilities

Tourism does not affect the environment

This is not always the case. Sometimes, especially in LEDCs, local people cannot afford to use the facilities

5 .

If a job only lasts while tourists are there, it is called what?

Fractional

Partial

Seasonal

Unreasonable

Getting a seasonal job at a holiday destination is a popular way for students to travel and earn money at the same time

6 .

What type of holiday is fully arranged by a tour company?

Busman's holiday

Package holiday

Parcel holiday

Self-contained holiday

After several package holiday companies collapsed, leaving travellers stranded abroad, a lot of people lost confidence in package holidays

7 .

Which is not a reason for the rise in tourism since 1950?

Cheaper air travel

People have more leisure time

People have more money for holidays

There are more beaches

Before the 1950s, people who could afford to take a holiday usually stayed in their own country

8 .

A trip to a faraway place is usually called what?

Distant slog

Extended trek

Long haul

Mile muncher

Even on the fastest planes, it can take 24 hours to get to your destination

9 .

Which of these tourist destinations is not in Asia?

Kenya

Sri Lanka

Thailand

Tokyo

Kenya is in East Africa

10 .

Which is not a physical attraction of a holiday resort?

Clean sea

Climate

Four star hotels

Mountainous scenery

Physical attractions are natural, not built by humans

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Tourism

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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