IMPACT OF TOURISM 3.02 Discuss the cultural impact of tourism.

The practices of a society including its customary beliefs, social roles, and material objects that are passed down from generation to generation. Culture

Elements of a culture that attract tourists Handicrafts Language Traditions Cuisine Art & music History & visual reminders Work & technology Leisure activities Architecture Religion Educational Systems Dress

Positive Cultural Effects of Tourism Cross adoption: Local residents adopt tourists’ values and at the same time, tourists adopt values of the places they visit Helps traditional arts and crafts to survive Contributes to ethnic preservation

Negative Cultural Effects of Tourism Local artistic standards may suffer when cheap reproductions of native crafts are mass-produced for tourists’ consumption. Local religious and social customs may suffer commercialization. Disruption in the way of life for some cultures has become a problem.

QUESTIONS: Answer the Following

Social roles and material objects passed down from generation to generation are elements of a society’s: w A. Culture. w B. Handicrafts. w C. Language. w D. Religion.

Ceremonial dances once performed for religious purposes are now staged to entertain tourists. This is an example of the purposes now staged to entertain tourists. This is an example of the: w Cross adoption of tourism. w B. Leisure activities of tourism. w C. Negative effects of tourism. w D. Positive effects of tourism

American interest in French art has resulted from tourists who enjoy visiting museums while in France. This is an example of w Cross adoption. w B. Educational systems. w C. Leisure activities. w D. Vertical adoption.

In the 1950s, the Cajun culture in Louisiana became interesting to tourists, which led to the development of the area as a tourist destination. This is an example of which cultural effect of tourism? w Commercialization w B. Cross adoption w C. Ethnic preservation w D. Language

A NEGATIVE effect of tourism is: w A. Commercialization of religious and social customs. w B. Cross adoption. w C. Ethnic preservation. w D. Production of traditional arts and crafts.

Mary participates in a summer program to study at the Universidad Compultense de Madrid in Spain. Which element of culture attracted Mary to this destination? w A. Art w B. Dress w C. Educational system w D. Leisure activities

A POSITIVE effect of tourism is: w A. Cheap reproductions of native crafts. w B. Commercialization of religious customs. w C. Cross adoption. w D. Disruption in a society’s way of life.

Bob studied the Inca Ruins before departing on his trip to Mexico. What element of the culture attracted him? w A. Art and music w B. Cuisine w C. History and visual reminders w D. Language

Travis visits Spain because the running of the bulls has always fascinated him. Which element of the culture attracted Travis to this destination? w A. Cuisine w B. Dress w C. Religion w D. Tradition

Susan owns Group Tour Consultants. She serves as a guide for groups who book motor coach tours with her to Canada. Which element of culture attracts Susan to Canada? w A. Architecture w B. Educational system w C. Leisure activities w D. Work w

Assignment w You are to choose (1) location within the US (that you believe share different believes and cultures other than that of the Charlotte/Huntersville Area. Discuss the elements of culture that attract tourist, discuss beliefs, foods, customs, clothing, religion, preference for music, education, leisure activities, work ethics, language etc. Provide video if you can find something to show a clear picture/representation to the class w Do the same thing with another country, put your information into a PowerPoint and be prepared to present to the class next class period

The End w Any Questions