CAPE WINELANDS EDUCATION
DISTRICT
TOURISM
SURVIVAL GUIDE
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TOURISM GRADE 12
REVISION BOOKLET 2022
CAPE WINELANDS EDUCATION DISTRICT
TOPIC: DOMESTIC, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
Global events • A global event is a happening or occurrence of international importance
because it will affect the whole world.
• A global event affects the whole economy of the country in which it is
hosted
The main • Income generation (money spent by visitors at the destination)
economic benefits • Investment in infrastructure and services (such as communication)
of global events • Job creation
• Foreign exchange income
The advantages a • Infrastructure development
global event holds • Investment
for the host • Income from foreign exchange
country • The multiplier effect
Disadvantages of • High cost of new infrastructure
global events for a • Disappointing investment and foreign exchange income
host country • Increased cost of goods and services
• Economic leakages
• Community opposition
Political situations • A political situation refers to what is happening in the politics of a
country.
• Examples: civil war, terrorism, general unrest
Unforeseen • Unforeseen occurrences are events that are unpredictable – we do not
occurrences expect or know that the event will take place.
• Examples: tsunamis, earthquakes and other natural disasters, the global
recession, diseases, accidents, and economic upsets
The impact of • Destruction of infrastructure
unforeseen • Destruction of flora, fauna, and ecosystems
occurrences • Cancellation of flights, rail, cruises, and road trips
• Cancellation of holidays
• Fewer tourists will visit the destination
• Less revenue will be generated
• Job losses
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO:
Ms. E Ferreira – original document
Ms. LG Ragadu – adaptation
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TOPIC: MAP WORK AND TOUR PLANNING
Itinerary • The itinerary specifies all aspects of a traveller’s programme day by day
• The itinerary indicates the planned activities, accommodation, meals,
transport and optional excursions.
World Health • A specialised agency of the United Nations Organisation and its main
Organisation concern is public health
• It provides support to countries and monitors global health trends
Vaccination • A vaccination is a preparation injected into the blood stream to
stimulate a protective immune response.
• A vaccination prevents a person from being infected with the disease if
they do come into contact with it
Compulsory • Are regulated (by the World Health Organisation) according to
vaccination identified threats found in some countries
• To contain the spreading of a high-risk disease
Recommended • A precautionary measure to ensure the health of individual tourists and
vaccination are optional
Malaria • Take preventive medicines
precautions • Apply insect repellent to exposed skin
• Close windows and doors at night unless they are screened
• Sleep under a mosquito net
• Wear long-sleeved tops, trousers and socks when going outdoors during
the evening.
Valid passport • A document issued by a national government that certifies the identity
(name, date of birth, gender and place of birth) and nationality of its
holder.
Visa • A stamp endorsed in the applicant’s passport giving the holder
permission to travel to, enter, transit or remain in a foreign country
Health certificate • A health certificate is a statement signed by a health-care provider
(such as a doctor) that proves the health of the bearer of the certificate.
• The health certificate is a booklet that travellers must produce as proof
that they have had the necessary vaccinations required to enter a
country.
International • Permits a tourist to drive in a foreign country
Driver’s Permit • Provides important information to validate the South African driver's
(IDP) license in many different languages.
• Car rental companies often request a valid IDP when driving abroad
Duty free goods • Duty free goods are goods that have been purchased at a duty-free
shop on which the tourist will not pay tax at customs
Prohibited goods • Prohibited goods are goods that, according to the law, may not be
brought into a country.
Green channel • The green channel is a route located in the customs area of an
international airport for passengers who have nothing to declare (those
who are carrying goods that are within the customs limits only/not
carrying prohibited items).
Red channel • The red channel is a route located in the customs area of an
international airport for passengers with goods to declare (those who
are carrying items above the permitted customs limit and/or carrying
prohibited items).
To declare • To state officially the goods that you have brought into a country at
customs.
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DISTRICT
TOURISM
SURVIVAL GUIDE
, 1
TOURISM GRADE 12
REVISION BOOKLET 2022
CAPE WINELANDS EDUCATION DISTRICT
TOPIC: DOMESTIC, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
Global events • A global event is a happening or occurrence of international importance
because it will affect the whole world.
• A global event affects the whole economy of the country in which it is
hosted
The main • Income generation (money spent by visitors at the destination)
economic benefits • Investment in infrastructure and services (such as communication)
of global events • Job creation
• Foreign exchange income
The advantages a • Infrastructure development
global event holds • Investment
for the host • Income from foreign exchange
country • The multiplier effect
Disadvantages of • High cost of new infrastructure
global events for a • Disappointing investment and foreign exchange income
host country • Increased cost of goods and services
• Economic leakages
• Community opposition
Political situations • A political situation refers to what is happening in the politics of a
country.
• Examples: civil war, terrorism, general unrest
Unforeseen • Unforeseen occurrences are events that are unpredictable – we do not
occurrences expect or know that the event will take place.
• Examples: tsunamis, earthquakes and other natural disasters, the global
recession, diseases, accidents, and economic upsets
The impact of • Destruction of infrastructure
unforeseen • Destruction of flora, fauna, and ecosystems
occurrences • Cancellation of flights, rail, cruises, and road trips
• Cancellation of holidays
• Fewer tourists will visit the destination
• Less revenue will be generated
• Job losses
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO:
Ms. E Ferreira – original document
Ms. LG Ragadu – adaptation
, 2
2
TOPIC: MAP WORK AND TOUR PLANNING
Itinerary • The itinerary specifies all aspects of a traveller’s programme day by day
• The itinerary indicates the planned activities, accommodation, meals,
transport and optional excursions.
World Health • A specialised agency of the United Nations Organisation and its main
Organisation concern is public health
• It provides support to countries and monitors global health trends
Vaccination • A vaccination is a preparation injected into the blood stream to
stimulate a protective immune response.
• A vaccination prevents a person from being infected with the disease if
they do come into contact with it
Compulsory • Are regulated (by the World Health Organisation) according to
vaccination identified threats found in some countries
• To contain the spreading of a high-risk disease
Recommended • A precautionary measure to ensure the health of individual tourists and
vaccination are optional
Malaria • Take preventive medicines
precautions • Apply insect repellent to exposed skin
• Close windows and doors at night unless they are screened
• Sleep under a mosquito net
• Wear long-sleeved tops, trousers and socks when going outdoors during
the evening.
Valid passport • A document issued by a national government that certifies the identity
(name, date of birth, gender and place of birth) and nationality of its
holder.
Visa • A stamp endorsed in the applicant’s passport giving the holder
permission to travel to, enter, transit or remain in a foreign country
Health certificate • A health certificate is a statement signed by a health-care provider
(such as a doctor) that proves the health of the bearer of the certificate.
• The health certificate is a booklet that travellers must produce as proof
that they have had the necessary vaccinations required to enter a
country.
International • Permits a tourist to drive in a foreign country
Driver’s Permit • Provides important information to validate the South African driver's
(IDP) license in many different languages.
• Car rental companies often request a valid IDP when driving abroad
Duty free goods • Duty free goods are goods that have been purchased at a duty-free
shop on which the tourist will not pay tax at customs
Prohibited goods • Prohibited goods are goods that, according to the law, may not be
brought into a country.
Green channel • The green channel is a route located in the customs area of an
international airport for passengers who have nothing to declare (those
who are carrying goods that are within the customs limits only/not
carrying prohibited items).
Red channel • The red channel is a route located in the customs area of an
international airport for passengers with goods to declare (those who
are carrying items above the permitted customs limit and/or carrying
prohibited items).
To declare • To state officially the goods that you have brought into a country at
customs.
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