1. GEOGRAPHY + TOURISM Shenley Rountree

2. What is geography? The study of interaction between people, places, & environments Physical geography - study of natural features of region Human geography - study of a region’s cultures and peoples  Helps answer why people desire to travel to different places

3. Physical Geography Creates an environment that can either encourage or discourage tourism activities Mountains for skiing Beaches for sun and surf Changes with the seasons Accessibility

4. Human Geography Enhances the tourism experience Culture of dress, language, food, arts, crafts Economics and politics can play an important in tourism Ex. European Common Union

5. Why is geography important? As world citizens, we need to understand geography in order to deal with major issues Climate change Energy dependence War & regional conflicts Globalization International terrorism

6. 1. Globalization We travel and work in areas beyond our communities, states, & nation Technology allows the world to be a smaller and more interactive place We must understand foreign cultures who represent a labor force and a marketplace for products

7. 2. Cultural Diversity Human geography includes differences in language, race, religion, & politics How and why people live the way they do Awareness of these differences increases understanding When visiting new places When serving visitors in your area

8. 3. Technology Information revolution expands our geographic horizons from local to global Helps us travel from one location to another or learn more about specific locations Internet Global Information Systems (GIS) Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

9. Map of Internet Usage

10. 4. Business & Industry Location, Location, Location! Find the best location for economic activity A good location results in higher profits, more convenience, and accessibility Restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, museums

11. 5. Climate Continuously changing Effects global, regional, and local environmental conditions Effects seasonality in tourism industry Long-term changes & reports of global warming require adaptation to climate

12. 6. Energy Critical resources are distributed across the Earth’s geographic surface Access and availability of these resources impact how & why people travel Non-renewable: Coal & Oil Renewable: Solar, Wind & Water

13. 7. Natural & Technology Hazards Natural: Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, volcanic eruptions, drought Technology: Air pollution, solid- and toxic-waste materials, water pollution Be sure to avoid hazards when planning a trip!

14. 8. Transportation Highways, railroads, airports, & seaports tie physical and human geography together In U.S., rely on cars and the highway system Europe & Asia uses commuter trains Intercontinental travel relies heavily on airlines Understanding geography helps utilize new, efficient ways to travel

15. Why study geography?

16. Geography = Tourism Geographic knowledge is essential to understand the activities & patterns of our lives We search for interesting destinations for recreation and vacations We observe & learn about other cultures around the world We move from place to place with transportation & navigation systems

17. Questions?