WITS Tutoring CAPE Tourism Unit 1 Paper 2 (2015)

Introduction

• Presenter: Shamar
• Review of CAPE Tourism Unit 1 Paper 2 (2015)
• Focus on essay questions, point formulation, and maximizing marks.

Question 1: Classifications of Tourists

• List three classifications of tourists (five provided for broader understanding):
  • Inbound tourists: Entering the country.
  • Outbound tourists: Leaving the country.
  • Domestic tourists: Traveling within their own country.
  • Regional tourists: Traveling within the region.
  • International tourists: Traveling outside their region.

Components of the Tourism System

• Two main components:
  1. Traveler generating region: Origin of tourists, motivation to travel.
  2. Tourism destination region: Final destination of tourists.
  • Additional component:
    • Transit route: Intermediate travel zone, includes stopovers.

Push Factors Associated with Travel

• Definition: Factors compelling a person to move from their residence.
• Two examples:
  1. Climate: Drives travel from cold to tropical areas.
  2. Lack of resources: Encourages seeking experiences unavailable locally.

Question 2: Key Sectors in Tourism Industry

• Identify three key sectors (other than visitor attractions):
  • Transportation sector
  • Food and beverage sector
  • Accommodation sector

Visitor Management Strategies

• Definition: Methods to monitor tourism activities for sustainability.
• Two strategies:
  1. Carrying capacity: Max number of individuals at a site.
  2. Codes of conduct: Behavioral standards for tourists.

Current Issues in Tourism Sector

• Two issues:
  1. Safety and security issues: Crime and travel advisories.
  2. Epidemics and health risks: COVID-19 impact on travel.

Question 3: Sustainable Tourism

• Definition: UNWTO's sustainable tourism considers economic, social, and environmental impacts.
• Example: Certification like Green Globe.

Importance of Local Communities in Sustainable Tourism

• Three reasons:
  1. Creating a tourism-conducive environment.
  2. Providing employment opportunities.
  3. Regulating environmental impacts.

Actions to Strengthen Sustainable Tourism

• Two actions:
  1. Certification by organizations promoting sustainability (e.g., Green Globe).
  2. Embracing community participation.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to prepare for exams with WITS tutoring.
• Contact details for WITS tutoring services.