5 Tourism, Culture, and Communities Free Online FlashCards

How can tourism support community livelihoods?

Tourism can create jobs, support local businesses and public services, and give residents opportunities to share knowledge.

Why can tourism affect residents unequally?

Benefits and costs may be uneven: some residents gain opportunities, while others face crowding, noise, restricted access, or housing pressure.

How can resident participation improve tourism planning?

Giving residents meaningful influence over decisions that affect their lives and cultural resources can help address concerns and sustain trust and support.

What is tangible cultural heritage?

Tangible heritage includes physical elements such as historic buildings, archaeological sites, and objects.

What is intangible cultural heritage?

Intangible heritage includes living practices and knowledge passed between generations, such as languages, crafts, foodways, celebrations, and music.

How can tourism help maintain cultural heritage?

Tourism can provide income for conservation, support cultural practitioners, and create opportunities to teach traditions, encouraging renewed interest among younger generations.

How might visitor demand change a cultural practice?

Visitor demand may change what is shown, when it is performed, or how it is explained; for example, a celebration may be rescheduled for tour groups.

When is tourism-related change to a tradition a concern?

Change is not automatically harmful. A key concern is whether tradition holders guide the changes, control how the practice is used, and find it meaningful.

How can tourism marketing distort community identity?

Marketing can narrow or distort identity by presenting a community as a single, timeless image or emphasizing stories mainly for visitor appeal.

What makes a heritage interpretation more inclusive?

A broader interpretation can explain recognized heritage values while also including contemporary residents’ stories, needs, and relationships to place.

What community measure should tourism managers monitor alongside visitor data?

Managers should monitor residents’ experiences as well as visitor numbers and satisfaction.

What access should destination managers protect?

Destination managers should respect community access to culturally important places and practices.