Chapter Questions
What are the major approaches to studying the socio-cultural impacts of tourism? Createyour own list of what you think are socio-cultural impacts and then check this chapter tocompare your findings.
Assess the models have been put forward to explain the development of tourism and itsimpact on the local population. Do you think some members of the population benefit morethan others? If so, explain why.
What are the main socio-cultural dangers associated with allowing sex tourism or gamblingto be platforms for tourism development?
Identify three direct positive socio-cultural impacts of tourism and three indirect negativesocio-cultural impacts of tourism.
What are the major difficulties involved in measuring the socio-cultural impacts of tourismand what sources of data are available?