The Tertiary Sector: Services. Tourism
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THE TERTIARY SECTOR: SERVICES. TOURISMMaría Jesús Campos Fernández. learningfromgeography.wikispaces.com
Tertiary Sector
Transport
Tourism
Trade
Telecommunications
BankingEducation and Culture
Healthcare SystemOthers (lower-end tertiary
sector): domestic work; street vending…
Tertiary Sector Definition: tertiary sector; services Diversity:
Tertiary sector vs quaternary sector Upper-end tertiary sector Lower-end tertiary sector
Characteristics: heterogeneous; intangible and inmaterial; imposible to store; close to the consumer; low level of mechanisation; expanding; unequal distribution
Classification: Public services Distribution services Business services Consumer services
Transport Tourism Trade Telecommunications Banking Education and culture Healthcare System
Tourism
Tourism Definition Benefits vs negative effects Types of tourism: cultural tourism;
ecotourism; sun and beach tourism; theme parks; sea and river cruises; ski tourism; rural tourism…
Main touristic areas Impact of tourism Spain
Benefits of Tourism
Creates business opportunities and jobs
Fosters economy within the country
Improves cultural exchange among
countries and peopleContributes to the
natural and cultural heritage conservation as it adds economic value
to those aspectsInvestment in
technology and equipment
Negative Effects of Tourism
Seasonal and precarious employment
Environmental impact and degradation of the ecosystems. Increased
pressure on natural resources such as water.
Increases the price of land an property
Potential misunderstandings and
conflicts between residents and touristsLoss of authenticity in cultural manifestations
Types of TourismCultural Tourism
Rural Tourism
Ecotourism
Winter Mountain Tourism
(ski)
Sea and River
Cruises
Other: theme parks,
pilgrimage, adventure…
Coastal Tourism (sun and beach)
Types of Tourism: Coastal Tourism
Types of Tourism: Cultural Tourism
Types of Tourism: Rural Tourism
Types of Tourism: Ecotourism
Types of Tourism: Winter Mountain
Other types of Tourism
Main Touristic Areas
Environmental Impact of Tourism
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