1 GRADE 12 TOURISM EXAMINATION SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR LEARNERS 2020 YOUR SURVIVAL TOOLKIT IN THE WORLD OF TOURISM YOUR TOURISM TOOLBOX 2 Fasten Your Seat Belts Grade 12 Tourism Learners! As your External Examination Coach, this might just become a bumpy ride if you fail to prepare WELL for your journey ahead, as you are preparing to write your Grade 12 Tourism NSC Examination at the end of this academic year. HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TOURISM EXAMINATION Writing examinations is an important part of every learner’s school life. Preparing well for these examinations are therefore equally important. The better prepared you are, the more at ease you will be when you approach your examination. You should know exactly what to expect in every examination. GENERAL TIPS: WRITING YOUR TOURISM EXAMINATION • Read through the question paper carefully before you start putting pen to • • • • • • • paper. Read all the headings and instructions carefully. The Tourism question paper is visually rich with a variety of resources. Make sure to engage with resources such as case studies, extracts, graphs, maps, cartoons and pictures in the question paper, as application of the content that you were taught, is one of the skills required in Tourism. Study each resource item carefully and ask yourself questions like: What is this about? What is it telling me? What part of my knowledge does it relate to? Always consider the mark allocation when determining the length of your responses. Neat, legible handwriting is essential and will be to your benefit in the marking process. Answer in full sentences, unless otherwise indicated. You are encouraged to allow enough time at the end of your examination to reflect on your answers. Correct poor and unclear expression and spelling errors. Make sure your calculations are clear and contain no careless errors. 3 CONTENT PAGE FOR YOUR LEARNER’S SUPPORT PACKAGE Content Item Term 1: Global events of international significance Political situations and unforeseen occurrences of international significance Tour plans and route planning Compiling a day-by-day itinerary Compiling a tour budget Health Safety Travel Documentation World Time Zones Calculations of world times when travelling between countries Term 2: Famous World Icons & Attractions Factors contributing to the success of a tourist attraction Foreign Exchange Differentiating between Bank Buying Rate (BBR) and Bank Selling Rate (BSR) Term 3: Forms of payment when travelling internationally Foreign market share – statistics regarding inbound international tourism Marketing South Africa as a tourism destination Three Pillars of Sustainable Tourism Responsible Tourism and Tourists World Heritage Sites Methods to obtain customer feedback and measure customer satisfaction Term 4: Professional image in the tourism industry Conditions of Employment The purpose and value of a code of conduct Addendum: Past NSC Tourism Examination Question Papers & Memoranda (2017 – 2019) Addendum: Summary of NSC Tourism Examination Structure to obtain a MINIMUM of 30% Motivational Quote for Grade 12 Tourism Learners Page Number 4 - 35 36 - 51 52 - 55 56 - 57 58 - 182 183 - 207 208 4 Compiled by E Ferreira (SES: Services Subjects NMB District) TERM 1 TOPIC: DOMESTIC, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM Global events The main economic benefits of global events The advantages a global event holds for the host country Disadvantages of global events for a host country Political situations Unforeseen occurrences The impact of unforeseen occurrences 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 Income generation (money spent by visitors at the destination) Investment in infrastructure and services (such as communication) Job creation Foreign exchange income Infrastructure development Investment Income from foreign exchange The multiplier effect High cost of new infrastructure Disappointing investment and foreign exchange income Increased cost of goods and services Economic leakages Community opposition A political situation refers to what is happening in the politics of a country. Examples: civil war, terrorism, general unrest Unforeseen occurrences are events that are unpredictable – we do not expect or know that the event will take place. Examples: tsunamis, earthquakes and other natural disasters, the global recession, diseases, accidents, and economic upsets Destruction of infrastructure Destruction of flora, fauna, and ecosystems Cancellation of flights, rail, cruises, and road trips Cancellation of holidays Fewer tourists will visit the destination Less revenue will be generated Job losses 5 TOPIC: MAP WORK AND TOUR PLANNING Itinerary World Health Organisation Vaccination Compulsory vaccination Recommended vaccination Malaria precautions Valid passport Visa Health certificate International Driver’s Permit (IDP) Duty free goods Prohibited goods Green channel Red channel 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. A specialised agency of the United Nations Organisation and its main concern is public health It provides support to countries and monitors global health trends 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 Are regulated (by the World Health Organisation) according to identified threats found in some countries To contain the spreading of a high-risk disease A precautionary measure to ensure the health of individual tourists and are optional Take preventive medicines 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. 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. A stamp endorsed in the applicant’s passport giving the holder permission to travel to, enter, transit or remain in a foreign country 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. Permits a tourist to drive in a foreign country Provides important information to validate the South African driver's license in many different languages. Car rental companies often request a valid IDP when driving abroad 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 are goods that, according to the law, may not be brought into a country. 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). 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). 6 To declare Daylight Savings Time Time Zone Steps to follow when doing time zone calculations: Jet lag Jet fatigue To state officially the goods that you have brought into a country at customs. A practice of turning the clock one hour ahead of standard time at the beginning of summer to gain extra daylight hours Advantages of DST: More daylight time available to spend outdoors More time to participate in leisure activities, e.g. shopping Attractions opened for longer hours A region of the Earth where all the countries have adopted the same standard time 1. Locate the places on a world time zone map and determine their time zones. The world time zone map is colour coded. This means that the white/grey areas on the top of the map correspond with the colour of the country. 2. Determine the number of hours difference between the TWO places. 3. Decide if you must add (going east) or subtract (going west) the number of hours. 4. Add/subtract the number of hours and give the answer using the 24-hour clock. Remember to include the day or date. 5. If the calculation requires DST, first add ONE hour to the time zone of the place that uses DST. [If New York (-5) is used in the calculation, the time zone should be adjusted by adding ONE hour, taking New York to -4]. Then do the calculation as usual. 6. Calculations with flying time: If you want to determine the arrival time ADD the flying time If you want to determine the departure time SUBTRACT, the flying time Jet lag is a physical condition related to flying long distances over many time zones (flying from east to west or west to east). It is related to the number of time zones a traveller crosses and not to the length of the flight. SYMPTOMS OF JET LAG: Insomnia Fatigue Irritability Interrupted sleep Discomfort in legs and feet Struggle to concentrate Constipation or diarrhoea Confusion and disorientation Dehydration Headaches Nausea Loss of appetite Dizziness Jet fatigue is related to the length of the flight as many travellers feel extreme tiredness after a long flight. 7 (Compiled by Elsabe Engelbrecht (SES: Tourism: MNED) 8 Instructions and information in the paper INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the instructions carefully before answering the questions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. This question paper consists of FIVE sections. Answer ALL the questions. Start EACH question on a NEW page. In QUESTIONS 3.1 and 3.2, round off your answer to TWO decimal places. Show ALL calculations where required. You may use a non-programmable calculator. Use the mark allocation at each question as a guide to the length of your answer. Write neatly and legibly. The table below is a guide to help you allocate your time according to each section. The layout of the Tourism paper The Tourism examination consists of one 3-hour paper of 200 marks. • The question paper is divided into five COMPULSORY sections. • The national question paper for Tourism is set using a particular format. It will be to your advantage to familiarise yourself with the format. SECTION A B C D E TOPIC MARKS Short Questions 40 Map Work and Tour Planning; Foreign Exchange 50 Tourism Attractions; Culture and Heritage Tourism; Marketing Tourism Sectors; Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Domestic, Regional and International Tourism; Communication and Customer Care TOTAL MINUTES 20 50 50 50 30 30 30 30 200 180 9 SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS This section will contain short questions, such as multiple-choice questions, matching items (COLUMN A/COLUMN B), choose the correct word from the options given, give the correct term, map work, graphs, mind maps, pictures, tourism logos, cartoons, infographics and word clouds. Know the tourism terminology and abbreviations/acronyms well; they may be assessed in this section. There are no TRUE/FALSE items. This section cannot necessarily be considered the 'easy' part of the paper. Questions which at first glance appear simple, may require careful consideration. Consider the distractors carefully in the multiple-choice questions. All topics and subtopics in the Grade 12 CAPS may be assessed in this section, however, Grade 10 and 11 content, which is considered to be foundational, underpinning knowledge may be included here. These sections will also include questions that require paragraph-type responses. It is recommended that learners be trained to write paragraphtype answers. SECTIONS B, C, D and E These sections assess individual topics in more depth and will generally require more comprehensive and, in some cases, more in-depth responses from you. In these sections, questions may be based on sources, such as maps, graphs, tables, pictures, logos, flow diagrams, extracts, case studies, cartoons, infographics and word cloud. The paper will not only assess your knowledge of the content in the topics, but also your ability to demonstrate more complex understanding and problem-solving skills. You may be asked to explain, motivate, substantiate, interpret, apply and reason. Questions may start with 'Give your views on …'; 'Explain why …'; 'Discuss how …'; 'Comment on …'; 'Suggest …'; 'Analyse …'; 'Evaluate …'; 'Do you agree …'; 'Recommend' …; 'Justify/Motivate/Substantiate …'; 'In your opinion …,' 'Argue for or against …'; etc. These questions require higher-order thinking skills and you have to think critically and creatively or solve problems. These sections will also include questions that require paragraph-type responses. 10 Some hints to help you prepare for the Tourism Examination All the questions are compulsory. • Read through the question paper carefully before you start writing. • When you are allowed to start writing, you should jot down any thoughts or ideas that come to mind on certain questions at the back of the answer book. Jotting down ideas can be useful to trigger the memory when the actual questions have to be answered. • Read all the headings and instructions carefully. You should engage with resources, such as case studies, extracts, graphs, maps, cartoons, pictures, flow charts, infographics and word cloud. Study the resources and the questions: “What is this about?... What is it telling me?... What part of my knowledge does it relate to?....” Application of the content is one of the skills required in answering the Tourism question paper. • You should consider the mark allocation when determining the length of your responses. • You must use tourism terms and concepts in your responses. • Neat, legible handwriting is essential. Answer in full sentences, unless otherwise indicated. • You must leave time at the end of the examination to reflect on your answers. Correcting poor expression, spelling and checking calculations will be to your advantage. • No marks will be awarded for only stating 'yes/no'; marks will be awarded for the motivation/substantiation of the response. Examples of instructions in the question paper Section A - Examples of instructions from previous papers 1.1 Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.20) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.21 D. 1.2 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions by choosing a word/term from the list below. Write only the word/term next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 11 1.3 1.4 Choose the correct word from those given in brackets. Write only the word next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.3.6 passport. Choose the name of the South African World Heritage Site from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–F) next to the question number (1.4.1–1.4.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.4.6 G. Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches the description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–F) next to the question number (1.4.1–1.4.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.4.6 G. Choose an attraction/icon from COLUMN B that matches the picture in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–G) next to the question number (1.4.1–1.4.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.4.6 H. Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the customer feedback method in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–F) next to the question number (1.4.1–1.4.5) in the ANSWER BOOK for example 1.4.6 G. 1.5 Refer to the front page of The Times below. Match the event/situation with the phrase/word(s) in the list below. Use the pictures given as clues to complete the crossword puzzle. Fill in FIVE icons, cities OR countries that a tourist will visit. Do NOT copy the puzzle into the ANSWER BOOK. Write only the question number (1.5.1–1.5.5) and the answer, e.g. 1.5.6 Pisa Study the postcard below and answer the question that follows. Name the FIVE countries visited by the tourist. Write only the question number (1.5.1–1.5.5) and the name of the country in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.5.6 China. Identify the international icons/attractions below. Write only the question number and the name of the icon in the ANSWER BOOK. 12 Tourists are visiting famous icons across the world. Study the world map below and identify each icon (1.5.1–1.5.5) visited by tourists. Write only the correct answer next to the question number (1.5.1– 1.5.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.5.6 Machu Picchu. Section B – E: Examples of instructions from previous papers Study the World Time Zone Map below and the airline route maps on the next page and answer the questions that follow. Study the World Time Zone Map below, read the information given and then answer the questions that follow. Read the information below, study the itinerary and answer the questions that follow. Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow. Study the picture below and answer the questions that follow. Read the information below and answer the questions that follow. Study the currency table below and answer the questions that follow. Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow. Study the website article below and answer the questions that follow. Study the brand images of companies below and answer the questions that follow Read the statement below and answer the questions that follow. Study the graph below and answer the questions that follow. Study the photographs and the list of items below and answer the questions that follow. Read the advertisement below and answer the questions that follow. Study the exchange rate table below and answer the questions that follow. 13 Refer to the icons below and answer the questions that follow. Study the map below and answer the questions that follow. 1. The use of Action words in the instructions The Tourism paper caters for different learning abilities and you can expect questions where you must think on a low, middle and high level. You will be expected to answer the ‘know how/know why', and not only the 'know what'. Identifying action verbs in each question, will help you to plan your response. The following is a list of action verbs that are used in question papers: ACTION VERB Describe EXPECTED RESPONSE Write down the characteristics of something in a logical and well- structured way Discuss/Reason Investigate and state critically the aspects of the matter or statement Compare Highlight similarities and differences. The learner should NOT discuss or describe one matter first and then go to the next. Arrange/Order Order concepts, statements or descriptions according to a particular criterion Identify/Select Identify the essential characteristics of the matter Represent/ Make a sketch Give information without discussion or criticism, either in words or in the form of a flow diagram, drawing or table Evaluate/Discuss critically Plan Assess the basis of a particular point of departure or criterion. Highlight the strengths and weaknesses after the facts and/or points of view have been considered. Plan a method/modus operandi, e.g. an experiment Name/State/List Listing the basic facts without discussion Give Give the basic facts in sentences Explain Make clear, state simply so that the reader can understand. Mere stating of a fact is not sufficient. 14 Analyse Divide into parts or elements and explain the relationship Distinguish Highlight the details that distinguish one thing from another Predict Anticipate what would happen Summarise Briefly highlight the main aspects of the whole issue/content, but retain the essence – give an overview. Calculate Apply arithmetical and mathematical rules to reach an answer REVISION PROGRAMME Global Events, Political Situations and Unforeseen Occurrences Time: 1h 40min MODULE 1: GLOBAL EVENTS / POLITICAL SITUATIONS AND UNFORSEEN OCCURRENCES INSTRUCTIONS Study the information below and answer the questions. 1. Explain the meaning of a global event. 2. Complete the table below stating the date and place of the following global events. Olympics Year 2008 2012 2016 2020 Place FIFA World Cup Rugby world cup Commonwealth Games Year Year Year Place Place Place 15 3. 4. Match the event in column A with the description in Column B. 3.1 Column A Mega event A 3.2 Hallmark event B 3.3 Regional event C 3.4 Local event D Column B Recurring events that have tradition attractiveness, image and publicity. An event that yields very high visitor numbers, prestige and media coverage. An event that occurs within a particular destination, has a low demand internationally. Events that occur in a particular region and have appeal for the region. Give TWO examples for each of the following events: 4.1 Mega event 4.2 Hallmark event 4.3 Regional event 4.4 Local event (in your province/area) 5. Name THREE criteria to be considered when deciding whether an event is a global event or not. 6. Give the term used for tourism that focuses on meetings, incentives, conferences and events. 7. Identify the events represented by the icons below: 7.1 7.2 16 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 17 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 18 7.19 8. Describe the main purpose and/or activity of following Global Events: 8.1 2010 FIFA World Cup 8.2 Wimbledon 8.3 Comrades 8.4 Tour de France 8.5 Olympic Games 8.6 G8 Summit 8.7 Summits on climate change 9. 7.20 Discuss… 9.1 the positive effect of world events on international tourism. 9.2 the negative effect of world events on international tourism. 9.3 the impact of hosting a global event on domestic tourism of the host country. Refer to positive and negative aspects. 9.4 the impact of hosting a global event on the economy of the host country 19 Tour Plans, Route Planning & Travel Budget Time: 2 hours MODULE 2: TOUR PLANS, ROUTE PLANNING & TRAVEL BUDGETS INSTRUCTIONS Read the scenarios given below and Indicate what type of transport, accommodation and activities you would suggest or avoid for these clients’ itineraries. 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 Johan and Sylvia are newly married and want to visit Hawaii. Two middle-aged Japanese couples who struggle to speak English, are interested in architecture, history and culture. A team of four paraplegic athletes in wheelchairs from England is in SA for a competition. They wish to see the countryside and visit the battlefields associated with England’s’ history. 1.4 Four elderly friends from New York are interested in game viewing, history, culture and photography. 1.5 Scott Schneider from Germany is spending six months in SA during his Gap Year. 1.6 Jacques and Jackie from Pretoria have two children, aged four and six. They want to visit Durban. 2. Redraw the table in your answer book and complete the answers. Example: 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Transport Accommodation Activities Flights Special offers for honeymoon couples Snorkelling Night life Romantic restaurant 20 3. Study the holiday package below. Redraw the template in your answer book and complete the itinerary. Thompson Tours have a group of 5 tourists from Netherlands staying at the Protea Hotel in Pretoria. You are taking them on a guided day tour on 7 July 2020 that will include the following: • • • • • • Paul Kruger House Church Square Melrose House Union Buildings Freedom Park Voortrekker Monument There tour will take place in this order. You will use your company’s transfer, Hyundai H1 to transport the group. Paul Kruger House is an hour’s drive through the city from their hotel. You will collect them from the hotel at 07:30 and return them back to the hotel at 16:30. All entree fees are included in their tour price (ZAR 1800 pp) as well as the lunch at Freedom Park. Prepare a one-day itinerary for the group using the template provided to give them an idea of how their day and time will be spent. TEMPLATE FOR THE ITINERARY Day 4. Time Transport Attraction and Activities Additional Information Give an explanation why a thorough route planning is essential before going on a tour through a neighbouring country. 21 5. A tour organiser must plan a trip for a couple from Bethlehem to Zambia. Their departure time from OR Tambo is 20:00 on 5 March. Name FIVE elements of an itinerary that a tour organiser should keep in mind when planning a tour for his clients. 6. Study the types of accommodation given below and answer the questions that follow. Accommodation 1 Elise’s B & B Accommodation 2 Icon Apartments Accommodation 3 Cape Royal Hotel Accommodation 4 Wilton Lodge Offers the perfect blend of privacy and service at Cape Town’s seaside. R300 pp/n Children over the age of 12 are R100. Situated in the centre of Cape Town. Accommodation only a 10-minute walk from Iziko South African Museum. R550 pp/n This luxury 5-star hotel, just a 10minute walk from Cape Town Stadium. It offers rooms with free WiFi, a pool, gym and spa. R1500 pp/n Budget accommodation available. Offers a fully furnished guesthouse with daily cleaning and breakfast service. R100 pp/n For each type of accommodation, complete the following table by filling in the missing information: Accommodation Elise’s Guest House Type of budget that would suite using this accommodation (low, middle, high) (1) Two types of tourists this accommodation will suit Type of transport this type of tourist will suit (2) (1) Icon Apartments (1) (2) (1) Cape Royal Hotel (1) (2) (1) Wilton Lodge (1) (2) (1) 7. Explain why logical route planning is essential before travelling to a neighbouring country. 8. The cost of the one-day excursion for the tourists in question 3 is R1 800.00. Do a simple cost calculation for the day. Remember to include the applicable elements of a budget in your calculation. The total of your calculation must add up to R1 800.00 and must exclude VAT. 22 Health and Safety / Travel Documents Time: 2 hours MODULE 3: HEALTH AND SAFETY / TRAVEL DOCUMENTS INSTRUCTIONS Answer the questions below. 1. Explain TWO reasons why tourists should obtain advice on the possible health risks in the area they are travelling to. 2. Give THREE objectives of the World Health Organization. 3. Explain what a health certificate is. 4. Give information on where tourists can go to get information on health matters relating to travel plans and to get vaccinations. 5. Distinguish between an epidemic and a pandemic. 6. South Africa is in a better position regarding the spread of the Corona Virus. Say whether you agree or disagree with this statement and motivate your answer. 7. When travelling abroad, tourists may need certain vaccinations. Distinguish between compulsory vaccinations and recommended vaccinations and give examples to substantiate your answer. 8. Explain the following concepts to a tourist who wants to travel to an international destination. 8.1 quarantine 8.2 contagious 8.3 preventative measures 23 9. 10. List SIX health precautions recommended by the WHO for tourists who plan to visit high risk areas Explain why it is necessary for tourists to take health precautions and prepare well in advance before travelling. SAFETY 11. Have a group discussion and compile a list of criminal activities aimed at tourists. 12. Name the crime prevention and victim support programme for the tourism industry in South Africa. 13. Predict what will happen to the South African tourism industry if the government do not take crime prevention seriously. 14. Recommend TWO ways how tourists can avoid crime … 14.1 when travelling by car. 14.2 in the street. 14.3 in the hotel / hotel room. 14.4 at night / after dark. 14.5 when leaving the airport. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS 15. List FOUR travel documents when travelling internationally. 16. Explain why certain countries require visas as part of their entry requirements. 17. Give a possible reason why tourists avoid countries with very strict visa requirements. 18. Explain the differences between the following types of visas. Visa Transit visa Working visa Medical visa Holiday visa Diplomatic visa Emergency visa Description ` 24 19. Explain the process of obtaining an international driver’s permit in South Africa for residents to use when travelling abroad. 20. Name the requirements for South African citizens for obtaining an international driver’s license. Time Zones Time: 2 hours MODULE 4: TIME ZONES INSTRUCTIONS Study a time zone map and make sure you understand how to interpret such a map. Complete the questions below by filling in the missing word(s) 1. The Universal Time Coordinate (UCT) is also known as .......... and ……………. 2. The 180-degree longitude is also known as ………………… 3. The equator divides the earth into a … and a … hemisphere. 4. The 0-degree (0) ̊ line of longitude divides the earth into ……….. and ................ hemispheres. 5. The … line of longitude has been adopted as standard time according to which all time on earth is determined. 6. The Earth rotate around its own axis from ………. to …………. 7. Time is based on the lines of …………... 8. One rotation takes ………… (time) 9. One revolution takes …………. 10. The earth is divided into …………… time zones. 11. The degrees between one time zone and the next is ………….. 25 12. The time difference between one time zone and the next is … 13. South Africa reads its time from ………………… or …………………… 14. The time of countries located west of the 0-degree line of longitude is ………… than countries located east. 15. Using DST allows a country to … one hour of daylight. 16. Universal time was previously known as ………………… 17. When moving across the IDL from west to east, travellers will ……………… one day. 18. All travel itineraries that include flight departure and arrival times reflect the …………. time. 19. DST always applies in ………. (season) 20. One advantage of DST is ………………….. Interpret the picture below. Discuss the impact of time differences on travel plans. 26 Time Zones (continued) Time: MODULE 5: TIME ZONES INSTRUCTIONS Study the information below and answer the questions that follow: TIME DIFFERENCES It is 09:00 in South Africa. What will the time and day be in New York? 2 hours 27 STEP 1: Identify the time zones of the countries in question 1. Use the time zone map to identify the time zones South Africa = +2; New York is = -5 2. Use the coordinates to identify the time zones Divide the coordinates by 15 ̊ South Africa = 30 E̊ = 30/15 = 2 New York = 75 ̊W = 75/15 = 5 Step 2: Determine the time difference between the two countries SOLUTION 1. Use the time zone map: Put a finger on the Time zone for SA (+2) and move until you reach the time zone for New York (-5), as your finger move you count the number of time zones that you cross. 2. Draw a number line to represent all the time zones and count the timelines from one country to the next. -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 3. Use this simple rule of the signs (+ / -) to determine the time difference: If the signs are the same (both plus (+) or both minus (-) you SUBTRACT the smaller number from the biggest one i.e. South Africa + 2, and Bangkok +7, Time difference will be 5 hours. If they are one plus (+) and the other one minus (-) you ADD the time zones together i.e. South Africa = +2 New York = - 5 Time difference = 7 hours 6 28 Step 3: Determine the direction of travel to see if you should add the time difference or subtract the time difference, to determine actual time Always start from the known country (SA) to the unknown country (New York, USA) If you move forward / to the right/east from known to unknown, you will ADD the time difference. If you move backward / to left/west from known to unknown, you will SUBTRACT the time difference If you move from SA (known) to New York (unknown), you are travelling backwards/ to the left therefore you will subtract the time. 1. On Time zone Map: finger on +2 and move to -5, at every time zone that you cross you 2. 3. subtract one hour. On 24 hr clock: Start at known time and move backwards while counting 7 hrs Mathematically: Subtract 7 from 9 to determine actual time. SOLUTION South Africa = +2 New York = - 5 Time difference = 7 hours (known time – time difference = actual time) 09:00 – 7hrs = 02:00 It will be 02:00 on the same day ACTIVITY 1 Determine the time difference between the following countries: South Africa and: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Moscow Beijing Melbourne Rio de Janeiro Vancouver Perth Tokyo Adelaide Paris Tehran 29 Indicate the time zone for countries along the following lines of longitude 1. 120 W ̊ 2. 135 ̊ E 3. 60 E̊ 4. 75 ̊ W 5. 75 ̊ E ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ACTIVITY 2 Determine the time and day in South Africa if it is: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 07:00 in Alaska (135 W ̊ ) 02:00 in New Zealand 06:00 in Athens (15 ̊E) 15:00 in Dallas 24:00 in Tokyo 18:00 in Sydney 18:00 in Rio de Janeiro 22:00 in Bangkok 12:00 in Mumbai 13:00 in Tehran How to write time: DO NOT use the “h”, o’clock or “am/pm” Correct use of writing time 30 Time Zones Calculations Time: 1h 40min MODULE 6: TIME ZONES CALCULATIONS INSTRUCTIONS Study the information below and answer the questions that follow. FLYING TIME Tourists often travel between countries/cities situated in different time zones. Therefore, it is important for a tourist to be able to determine what his arrival time will be in the country. Flying time refers to the approximate time that has elapsed since his/ her departure. How to calculate Arrival and Departure time If you want to determine the arrival time you must ADD the flying time to the answer obtained after step 3. If you want to determine the departure time you must SUBTRACT from the answer obtained after step 3 Example Andile Mangu from South Africa will be departing on a business trip to Rio de Janeiro on 21 March 2009 at 08:00 and his flight will last for fourteen hours. What will the time and date be when he arrives in Rio De Janeiro? Instruction 1: Complete steps 1 – 3 South Africa = +2 Rio de Janeiro = - 3 Time difference = 5hrs 08:00 – 5hrs = 03:00 31 Instruction 2: Add the flying time 03:00 + 14 hrs flying time = 17:00 on 21 March 2009 Now try this one: Mr. Nessy and his wife, from Johannesburg want to visit family in Perth. They will be departing on Thursday 22 June 2009 at 14:00. The flying time is eleven and a half hours. Calculate the time, date and day of arrival. ACTIVITY 3 – Flying time. Show all your calculations. 1. A Flight leaves Cape Town for Paris, France on 23 November at 15:20. The Journey takes 10 hours and 10 minutes. Calculate the time and date when the plane lands in Paris. 2. An executive from Cape Town arrives in Sydney, Australia at 14:30 on 14 May 2019 for a meeting. The flying time was 23 hours. At what time and date did his flight depart from SA? DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME (DST) Daylight saving time refers to the time when certain countries set their clocks ahead of standard time by one hour in spring and back again in autumn. Mostly referred to as summertime. 32 Determine which countries are using DST. Take note of any dates in the question. Countries only apply DST in summer. DST makes a difference of 1 hour to the actual time. It will be ONE hour later. If both countries use DST at the same time, it will have no effect on the answer Always ADD the 1 hour for DST at the end of your calculations. EXAMPLE It is Friday 04 July in New York. An exchange student living in Durban would like to call his parents at home in New York at 17:00 SAST. What will the time be in New York when he calls? South Africa = +2 New York = -5 Time difference 7hours 17:00 – 7hrs = 10:00 + 1hr (DST) = 11:00 the same day/ Friday 04 July ACTIVITY 4 1. It is Christmas Day in South Africa at 15:00. What is the time and date in Rio de Janeiro? 2. Flight SA 203 departs OR Tambo International Airport at 19:00 for New York on 23 June. The flying time is 17hours.What will the time and date be when the plane arrives? 3. What is the time in Sydney if it is 09:00 in Los Angeles on 1 February? 4. Matthew lives in London. His sister lives in Sydney. It is her 50th birthday on 02 November, he would like to call her at 07:00 local time in Sydney. At what time and on which date should he call her? 33 Reinforcement Time: 1 hour MODULE 7: REINFORCEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Solve the puzzles on the next pages. 34 Start with “Jet” 35 36 Compiled by E Ferreira (SES: Services Subjects NMB District) TERM 2 TOPIC: TOURISM ATTRACTIONS Tourist attraction Icon PICTURE OF WORLD ICON A tourist attraction is a place, an area, a building or an event of interest that tourists visit for its historical significance, cultural value, natural or humanmade beauty or entertainment opportunities. An icon in the tourism context is an attraction or feature that is world famous, has symbolic value and is closely associated with a particular destination. NAME OF WORLD ICON NAME OF COUNTRY NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Sydney Sydney Opera House Australia Ayers Rock / Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Australia State: Northern Territory The statue of Christ the Redeemer Brazil City: Rio de Janeiro Niagara Falls Canada and USA Colosseum Italy Cities: Niagara Falls, Ontario (Canada) and Niagara Falls, New York (USA) City: Rome Leaning Tower of Pisa (Piazza del Duomo) Italy City: Pisa WHY IS IT AN ICON It is universally recognised as an architectural masterpiece of the 20th century because of its design and construction Uluru or Ayers Rock is a unique, massive, round rock formation composed of hard, red sandstone. It also known as an “island mountain” and twothirds of the rock is buried 5 km underground. With its outstretched arms overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro it is one of the most famous statues in the world and is known not only for its dramatic location and size, but also as a symbol of Christianity and peace. The Niagara Falls is the most famous waterfall in the world. It is one of the biggest and most powerful and receives more visitors than any other waterfall. The Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre constructed during the Roman Empire and is regarded as the greatest example of Roman engineering and architecture. It is nearly 2 000 years old. Because of its beauty and the fact that it has tilted, this freestanding bell tower or 37 PICTURE OF WORLD ICON NAME OF WORLD ICON NAME OF COUNTRY Venice Italy NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Venice Vatican City Italy City: Rome The Great Pyramids of Giza Egypt City: Giza The Sphinx Egypt City: Giza Berlin Wall Germany City: Berlin Black Forest Germany State: BadenWürttemberg The Dome of the Rock Israel City: Jerusalem campanile, known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is one of the most recognisable structures in the world. WHY IS IT AN ICON Venice, a city built on 118 small islands linked by canals and bridges is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and famous for its architecture and art. Vatican City, also known as the Vatican, is the world’s smallest independent city state, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and is ruled by its head, the pope. The Pyramids of Giza were constructed over 4 500 years ago as massive tombs for the Egyptian pharaohs. The pyramids are symbols of Egypt’s history and culture. They serve as evidence of the ancient Egyptians’ technical advancement. The Sphinx is a huge statue of a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. It is carved out of a single block of limestone and is one of the largest and most recognisable statues in the world, and a symbol of Egypt. Built in 1961, the Berlin Wall was a concrete wall separating West Berlin from East Berlin in East Germany. It symbolised the division between democracy and communism during the Cold War. The Black Forest is known for its beautiful scenery consisting of mountains covered with pine and fir trees, valleys, lakes, mineral springs and picturesque villages. The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine built on a sacred rock. It is the third most holy 38 PICTURE OF WORLD ICON NAME OF WORLD ICON NAME OF COUNTRY NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Jerusalem The Wailing Wall Israel The Great Wall of China China City: Beijing The Parthenon Greece City: Athens The Taj Mahal India City: Agra The Blue Mosque Turkey City: Istanbul The Eiffel Tower France City: Paris site in the world for Muslims after Mecca and Medina. The Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, is believed to have ascended to heaven from this site. WHY IS IT AN ICON The Wailing Wall, located on the west of the Temple Mount in the old city of Jerusalem, is the holiest Jewish site in the world. The Great Wall of China dates back 2 000 years and is the world’s longest human-made defensive structure. It is not only a symbol of China’s history and culture, but it is testament to ancient Chinese determination and engineering skills. The Parthenon is the remains of a 2 500-year-old temple located on the Acropolis, a hill overlooking the city of Athens, Greece. It is a symbol of ancient Greek civilisation and its most famous surviving building. The Taj Mahal is constructed of white marble. It was built by an Indian ruler as a symbol of his everlasting love for his deceased wife. The Taj Mahal is regarded as an architectural masterpiece and one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, with its cascading domes, decorated with ceramic blue tiles on the inside, its courtyards and six minarets, is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. The Eiffel Tower is the world’s most famous tower and a symbol of Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited tourist attraction 39 PICTURE OF WORLD ICON The French Riviera France City: Nice NAME OF WORLD ICON NAME OF COUNTRY Mount Fuji Japan NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Tokyo Chichen Itza Mexico Region: Yucatán Peninsula Petra Jordan City: Wadi Musa Mount Everest Nepal City: Kathmandu Mecca Saudi Arabia City: Mecca The Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch Switzerland Area: Cantons of Berne and Valais in the world that charges an admission fee. The French Riviera or Côte d’Azur is one of the most famous and luxurious coastal resort areas in the world. It lies on the Mediterranean coast of south-eastern France on the border with Italy. WHY IS IT AN ICON Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. This volcanic mountain is world famous for its near perfect symmetrical cone shape and is recognised as a symbol of Japan. Chichen Itza is the ruined remains of a large, ancient Mayan city. It is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites of the ancient Mayan civilization. This desert city, hidden in a narrow valley between by mountains, has been carved from solid rock, making it one of the most spectacular ancient cities in the world. Petra, which means “rock” in Greek, was constructed around 100 BC as the capital city of the Nabateans, an Arab tribe. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. The peak is 8 848 m above sea level. Mecca, the most sacred city of the Islam faith, is the spiritual centre of all Muslims. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of the Islamic faith, and the focal point of Muslim pilgrimage. The Swiss Alps JungfrauAletsch is a protected area in south-western Switzerland. This beautiful region has high mountain peaks that are permanently covered in snow, glaciers and valleys. 40 PICTURE OF WORLD ICON Windmills The Netherlands Area: All over the Netherlands NAME OF WORLD ICON NAME OF COUNTRY Machu Picchu Peru NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Cuzco Auschwitz Poland City: Auschwitz The Algarve Portugal City: Faro Alcázar of Segovia Spain City: Segovia Bullfights Spain Cities: Madrid, Seville and Pamplona Floating markets Thailand City: Bangkok Windmills are one of the main symbols associated with the Netherlands. Not only are they characteristic of the Dutch landscape, they are also a symbol of the Dutch struggle against water. WHY IS IT AN ICON Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca city in the Andes Mountain in Peru, is one of the most important and mysterious archaeological sites in the world. It is also known as The Lost City of the Incas. Auschwitz was Nazi Germany’s largest concentration camp, forced labour and extermination camp complex in Europe from 1940 to 1945. Today it serves as a symbol of the Holocaust and humanity’s cruelty to its fellow humans during World War II. The Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist region and one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations. This region is renowned for the natural beauty of its dramatic coastline, sunny weather, excellent beaches, opportunities for outdoor activities and great food. The Alcázar of Segovia is the most recognisable fortress castle in Spain. It is built on top of a huge rocky hill and shaped like the bow of a ship. This fortress dates back centuries and is one of the most visited monuments in Spain. The practice of bullfighting, in which a bullfighter in a public display provokes and then kills a bull with a sword, is universally associated with Spain’s history and culture. The colourful and vibrant floating markets where traders sell their goods from their boats on the rivers and canals 41 PICTURE OF WORLD ICON NAME OF WORLD ICON NAME OF COUNTRY The Kremlin Russia NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Moscow The Red Square Russia City: Moscow Big Ben United Kingdom City: London Buckingham Palace United Kingdom City: London Tower of London United Kingdom City: London Tower Bridge United Kingdom City: London have become a symbol of the traditional way of life in Thailand. WHY IS IT AN ICON The Kremlin is a fortified complex of buildings in the city of Moscow. The monumental walls, towers, cathedrals and palaces that make up the Kremlin form a living museum of Russian history, culture and architecture. It is also a symbol of the Russian state. The Red Square in the centre of Moscow, Russia is a large public square surrounded by significant buildings. It has been the site of many historical events since the 15th century and is considered to be the most famous tourist attraction in Moscow. Popularly referred to as Big Ben, the Elizabeth Tower of the Palace of Westminster is recognised worldwide as a symbol of the city of London and the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch. It is a major tourist attraction in London. The Tower of London is an ancient fortress palace complex and one of the oldest buildings in London. It is a symbol of royal power dating back to the 11th century. London's Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London. 42 PICTURE OF WORLD ICON NAME OF WORLD ICON NAME OF COUNTRY The Statue of Liberty United States of America The Grand Canyon United States of America NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: New York State: Arizona WHY IS IT AN ICON The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the USA. It has become one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world and a universal symbol of freedom because it stands in New York Harbour which is where all immigrants to the United States used to arrive by boat. The Grand Canyon is one of the largest gorges in the world. With its overwhelming size and magnificent landscape, it is one of the most spectacular natural wonders and best examples of erosion in the world. 43 LOCATION OF WORLD TOURIST ICONS ON A MAP 44 45 46 47 48 Factors contributing to the success of a tourist attraction Characteristics of a successful tourist attraction Excellent marketing of tourism products locally/or internionally Sustainable and responsible management plans Efficiency and ethical behaviour of staff and management Positive experience of visitors Safety and crime prevention General appearance and upkeep of the attraction Considering the needs of people with disabilities Universal access Actual number of visitors exceeds the target number of visitors Repeat visits Income generated exceeds target figures Positive impact on local community and environment 49 TOPIC: FOREIGN EXCHANGE GDP Benefits of GDP growth to SA economy Multiplier effect The value of all goods & services produced within a country in a year. The GDP is used to measure economic progress in a country Income generation Employment / job creation Infrastructure improvement Skills development The multiplier effect is when money, spent by tourists, filters down through the economy benefitting employees and other businesses Tourists spend money when traveling. This money goes into the local economy. This money is then spent by local businesses to purchase goods and pay employees. The multiplier effect and its link to the GDP The buying power of the Rand If the Rand is strong If the Rand is weak This re-spending of the money expands the local economy, creating the multiplier effect. The value of expenditure is multiplied and has a positive economic effect. Money spent in a particular area helps to create jobs. The jobs, in turn, create demand for other products & services in the local economy. Money therefore filters through to all levels of the economy. The amount of foreign currency you can buy with your Rand is referred to as the buying power of the rand. If the rand can buy a lot of the other currency, we say the rand is strong in relation to the other currency. If the rand can only buy a little of a particular currency, we say that the rand is weak in relation to that particular currency. The foreign tourists will receive less Rand’s for their currency Foreign tourists will have less money to spend Inbound tourists will visit for a shorter period or will not visit at all Tourism will contribute less to South Africa’s GDP and the economy will decline Can lead to job losses More inbound tourists will visit SA Foreign tourists get more Rand’s for their currency Foreign tourists have more money to spend during their visit Foreign tourists will visit for longer periods This will lead to an increase in the GDP and will have a positive impact on the economy It can lead to job creation 50 Bank Selling Rate Bank Buying Rate When doing a foreign exchange calculation always look at it from the Bank’s position Currency rate sheet The rate at which the foreign exchange dealers e.g. commercial banks, will sell foreign currency The rate at which the foreign exchange dealers e.g. commercial banks, will buy foreign currency What is the Bank doing with the foreign currency? Is the bank selling foreign currency? (BSR) Is the bank buying foreign currency? (BBR) Convert a major currency to the South African Rand (ZAR) Convert the South African Rand (ZAR) to a major currency The effect of exchange rates on international tourism Fluctuations in exchange rates A currency rate sheet is a list of the rates of exchange (RoE) at which foreign currencies are bought and sold. This rate will determine how much foreign currency you will receive, when you exchange your money. MULTIPLY by the Rate of Exchange e.g. USD150 × 14,83 = R2 224,50 DIVIDE by the Rate of Exchange e.g. R15 000 ÷ 16,65 = € 900,90 IF THE RAND IS STRONG Outbound tourists: South African outbound tourists will be more likely to travel to international destinations. Outbound travel will be more affordable. Inbound tourists: South Africa will be regarded as an expensive destination. International inbound tourists may consider travel to cheaper, more value for money destinations. IF THE RAND IS WEAK Outbound tourists: South African outbound tourists will find it expensive to travel to most international destinations. South Africans will choose destinations where they will receive the greatest value for their money. Inbound tourists: Many international inbound travellers will visit South Africa. South Africa will be regarded as a value for money destination. Changes in the value of a currency in relation to another currency. Currencies fluctuate based on supply and demand. Supply and demand are linked to various factors e.g. the country's monetary policy, the rate of inflation, political and economic conditions in the country. 51 TOPIC: DOMESTIC, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISM Forms of payment when travelling internationally Foreign market share Land markets Air markets Electronic fund transfers (EFT) Telegraphic transfers (SWIFT transfers) Bank drafts Internet payments Foreign bank notes (cash) Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club) Traveller’s cheques Preloaded foreign currency debit cards (Cash Passport card /Travel Wallet/International Travel Card) The portion of the inbound tourism market that is controlled by a specific country Land markets are countries where at least 60% of arrivals from the country arrive by land (Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe) Air markets are those countries where at least 60% of arrivals from the country arrive by air 52 TERM 3 TOPIC: MARKETING The importance of marketing South Africa internationally The core business of SA Tourism Increase in annual volume of foreign arrivals to SA Increase in international awareness of South Africa as a travel destination Marketing South Africa internationally as a tourism destination of choice Maintaining and enhancing the standard of facilities and services for tourists Coordinating the marketing activities of role players in the industry ITB (Berlin) World Travel Market (London) Opportunities for marketing SA internationally Funding for SA Tourism’s international marketing initiatives Branding Opportunities to promote SA and the southern African region to the world TOMSA is a private sector initiative created to raise additional funds for marketing South Africa internationally. Tourism businesses (e.g. accommodation, car rental, tour operators and travel agents) collect a voluntary 1% levy from tourists The businesses pay the levies directly to TOMSA TOMSA as the collecting agency transfers the funds to Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) TBCSA makes the funds available to SA Tourism SA Tourism uses the funds to market South Africa both domestically and internationally. Helps create a positive, unified image of South Africa. A brand that is built on pride. A recognisable brand to promote South Africa on an international platform. It enables South Africa to function as a competitive destination in the global arena. A strong brand positions our country as an attractive destination partner for trade and investment. A recognisable global brand inspires positive thoughts and feelings about the country will convince people to travel to South Africa It showcases South Africa’s successes and motivates investor confidence. Tourism Indaba (Durban) Getaway Show (Cape Town and Johannesburg) 53 TOPIC: SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM The three pillars of Sustainable Tourism Responsible Tourism and Tourists The Principles of Fair Trade in Tourism Environment (planet): Good environmental practices, such as resource management (energy and water), waste management (reduce, re-use, recycle), litter control, pollution control, environmentally friendly building, promotion of indigenous flora and control of alien invasive plants in grounds and gardens Economy (profit): The role of business. The responsible attitude of a tourism business towards the people and environment it affects. Ways to practise it: ownership, employment, procurement of local goods and services Social (people): Considering the positive and negative effects of tourism on local communities, culture and heritage. Corporate social investment (CSI) in tourism, such as financial or nonfinancial support given by tourism companies to health/sport/education/youth projects Codes of conduct for tourist behaviour (social, economic and environmental): These are guidelines addressing responsible and appropriate behaviour when visiting a destination. How can a tourism destination attract environmentally (people, planet, profit) conscious tourists? The contribution of Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) towards encouraging responsible and sustainable practices Fair share All participants involved in a tourism activity should get their fair share of the income, in direct proportion to their contribution to the activity. Democracy All participants involved in a tourism activity should have the right and opportunity to participate in decisions that concern them. Respect Both host and visitor should have respect for human rights, culture and environment. Transparency Tourism businesses should establish mechanisms of accountability. Reliability The services delivered to tourists should be reliable and consistent. Basic safety and security for both host and visitor should be ensured. Sustainability The tourism businesses should strive to be sustainable. 54 TOPIC: CULTURE AND HERITAGE TOURISM World Heritage Sites The role of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in South Africa The value of World Heritage Sites to South Africa World Heritage Sites are places of outstanding universal value and have been awarded international recognition by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Constant monitoring to maintain and protect the status of the World Heritage Sites Provide support in terms of management plans. Assistance with upgrading of facilities in the event of an unforeseen occurrence. Financial aid is provided in cases of unforeseen occurrences. Engage with relevant stakeholders when the World Heritage Sites are threatened. Education / create awareness Promote co-operation and development. Encourage people to nominate sites to be included in the World Heritage Site list. Support countries in building public awareness for the protection of World Heritage Sites. Encourage the local population to preserve their cultural and natural heritage. NAME OF WHS PROVINCE TYPE Cradle of Humankind (1999) Gauteng Cultural Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape Limpopo Cultural (2003) Robben Island (1999) Western Cape Cultural Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Northern Cape Cultural Landscape (2007) Khomani Cultural Landscape (2017) Northern Cape Cultural Cape Floral Region Protected Areas Western Cape Natural (2004) iSimangaliso Wetland Park (1999) KwaZulu Natal Natural Vredefort Dome (2005) Free State Natural Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains Mpumalanga Natural (2018) uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (2000) KwaZulu Natal Mixed The sites receive national and international recognition which will result in an increase in visitor numbers. An increase in tourist numbers will lead to the creation of job opportunities due to increased demand for services. Tourism will generate income due to a demand for products and services e.g. accommodation, transport, entry fees, food, drink, etc. Increased visitor numbers will set the multiplier effect into motion. Standards of living will be improved through money directly or indirectly earned by tourism. There will be a boost in the economic activity lending itself to increased GDP and benefiting all establishments in the area 55 LOCATION OF WORLD HERITAGE SITES ON A MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA TOPIC: COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER CARE The purpose of obtaining customer feedback Methods to obtain customer feedback Positive impact of excellent service delivery To identify areas of customer service that need improvement To adapt service to accommodate changing customer needs. Positive feedback serves as staff motivation to deliver excellent service It can prevent the company from losing customers to competitors Surveys Questionnaires Feedback cards Follow up calls SMS messages on cell phones Web-based responses Customer loyalty and repeat business Fewer customer complaints Reduced marketing budget Increased sales Improved public image Edge over the competition More effective employees Motivated staff members 56 TERM 4 TOPIC: TOURISM SECTORS Factors that contribute to a professional image in the tourism industry Contract of employment Image of the company: Image of the staff: A contract of employment is a signed agreement between an employer and an employee It sets out the conditions of employment particular to the employee and his specific position An employment contract should outline all the main terms and conditions of employment and signifies the mutual agreement by the employer and employee to these terms and conditions The contract of employment describes the basic conditions of employment such as: working hours uniform allowances travel benefits leave core duties fringe benefits remuneration and deductions termination of service professional accountability and responsibility service ethics 57 Code of Conduct The purpose of a code of conduct The value of a code of conduct A code of conduct is a set of rules that provides guidance to all staff on what is acceptable behaviour. The code of conduct forms part of an organisation’s contract of employment and is applicable to all employees Spells out the conduct expected of staff in the performance of their duties Provides guidance for employees faced with ethical challenges Outlines how to handle any conflict and what is expected if conflict of interests occurs Outlines the level of professionalism employees should adopt in keeping with the reputation and standards of the business Acts as a public statement providing the customers of a business with an understanding of the ethics of the company Creates a cooperative, collaborative atmosphere Promotes integrity in the workplace. A code of conduct is useful as it sets out what is important to a business (its ethics and principles) and prescribes how staff should behave while at work. It helps to identify, and state clearly which behaviour is welcome, and which is not. A code of conduct or statement of business ethics not only guides staff but also supports a brand statement and projects the image a company would like to portray. 58 ADDENDUM: GRADE 12 TOURISM PAST NSC EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPERS AND MEMORANDA (2017 – 2019) 59 60 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the instructions carefully before answering the questions. 1. This question paper consists of FIVE sections. 2. Answer ALL the questions. 3. Start EACH question on a NEW page. 4. In QUESTION 3.1, round off your answers to TWO decimal places. 5. Show ALL calculations. 6. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 7. Use the mark allocation of each question as a guide to the length of your answer. 8. Write neatly and legibly. 9. The table below is a guide to help you allocate your time according to each section. SECTION TOPIC MARKS TIME (minutes) A Short Questions 40 20 B Map Work and Tour Planning; Foreign Exchange 50 50 C Tourism Attractions; Culture and Heritage Tourism; Marketing 50 50 D Tourism Sectors; Sustainable and Responsible Tourism 30 30 E Domestic, Regional and International Tourism; Communication and Customer Care 30 30 200 180 TOTAL 61 SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.20) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.21 D. 1.1.1 Gondolas and canals are associated with this city: A B C D 1.1.2 The disease caused by drinking contaminated (polluted) water: A B C D 1.1.3 New York Johannesburg Moscow Venice Malaria Yellow fever Cholera Bird flu A symptom of jet lag: A B C D Itchy skin Increased appetite Loss of appetite Skin discolouration 1.1.4 The yen is the currency used in this country: A B C D 1.1.5 Japan Thailand China Russia San Francisco (UTC -8) lies … of Beijing (UTC +8). A B C D north south east west 62 1.1.6 Buckingham Palace is the residence of the … royal family. A B C D Scottish Welsh Irish British 1.1.7 An ancient structure in Jordan carved out of solid rock: A B C D Everest Petra Niagara Mecca 1.1.8 Universal access refers to the ability … A B C of people with special needs to access tourist attractions. of people with special needs to access unlimited websites on the Internet. to use biometric scanning in order to access the Internet. D to access tourism resources for research. 1.1.9 The natural World Heritage Site located in KwaZulu-Natal: A B C D Vredefort Dome Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape iSimangaliso Wetland Park Cradle of Humankind 1.1.10 The tourism trade show below is where … A B C D South Africa's domestic attractions are marketed. only medical tourism is marketed. international tourists market the country. businesses are marketed by the grading council. 63 1.1.11 One of the criteria used by the TGCSA to determine the professional image of an accommodation establishment: A B C D 1.1.12 Democracy Physical appearance Number of staff Multiplier effect A hotel group wants to build a skyscraper hotel (tall, multi-storey hotel) in the Kruger National Park. According to the triple bottom-line approach this would be … A B C D socially irresponsible. economically irresponsible. privately responsible. environmentally irresponsible. 1.1.13 The most ethical (right) way for the captain of a cruise liner to deal with the situation below is to … ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE I can now leave the ship – everyone is rescued. A B C D leave the ship first, as the captain of the ship. first ensure the safety of his crew members. ensure that all passengers and crew leave the ship before him. D abandon (leave) the ship immediately after issuing a warning. 64 1.1.14 A cultural village was forced to cancel the outdoor dance programmes for international tour groups due to continuous heavy rains and floods. The cancellation of the outdoor dance programmes … A B C D 1.1.15 had no economic impact on the community. resulted in the community losing income. impacted positively on the community. enabled local procurement of services. The best advice a hotel could give its guests to save water, as part of the hotel's responsible and sustainable practice, is to … A B C D shower instead of bath. wash themselves in the hotel's swimming pool. bath instead of shower. keep quiet about the water issue. 1.1.16 A global event that happens every four years: A B 65 C D 1.1.17 One of the performance indicators (aspects) SATourism reports on: A B C D Communication Gratuities Surcharges Seasonality 1.1.18 The statistics showing low international visitor numbers to certain attractions give the provincial tourism authorities the opportunity to … A B C D 1.1.19 dismiss employees at the attractions. upgrade and market the attractions. market attractions in other provinces. increase the province's outbound travel. When analysing tourism statistics, the term wildlife refers to activities where tourists … A B C D participate in sports events. attend arts festivals and music festivals. visit reserves where animals roam freely. D gamble at casinos and visit spas. 66 1.1.20 A reason why tourism companies use SMSs as a feedback method: A B C D It is a personal way of reaching individual tourists. The message is received immediately, even when the cell phone battery is flat. An operator can speak to the tourist and ask questions. Airtime can be exchanged for loyalty points. (20 x 1) (20) 1.2 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions by choosing a word/term from the list below. Write only the word/term next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.2.6 Bank buying rate. stationery; local environment; criticism; market share; local procurement; foreign expenditure; terrorism; working hours; survey 1.3 1.2.1 A restaurant gets goods and services from communities close to it 1.2.2 A regulation specified in the contract of employment 1.2.3 A set of questions to determine customer satisfaction 1.2.4 The percentage of foreign arrivals in a country 1.2.5 An act of violence aimed at a group of people, with the intention to create fear and panic (5 x 1) (5) Choose the correct word(s) from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (1.3.1–1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.3.6 event. 1.3.1 The (Dome of the Rock/Alcazar of Segovia) is located in Israel. 1.3.2 An employee who has not fulfilled his conditions of service can face (termination of service/remuneration for service) by an employer. 1.3.3 When implementing DST, countries move their clocks one hour (ahead/back). 67 1.4 1.3.4 (Optional tours/Visas) is an element to be considered when compiling a domestic itinerary. 1.3.5 The (UTC/IDL) is the line of longitude from where all countries read their time. (5 x 1) (5) Choose a form of payment when travelling internationally from COLUMN B that matches the example in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A–F) next to the question number (1.4.1–1.4.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.4.6 G. COLUMN A 1.4.1 COLUMN B A pre-loaded foreign currency debit card B SWIFT C traveller's cheque D foreign currency E credit card used internationally F local debit card 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 1.4.5 Quick, easy and convenient transfer of funds from anywhere in the world (5 x 1) (5) 68 1.5 Match the pictures of irresponsible tourist behaviour with the correct rules for responsible tourist behaviour. Write only the question number (1.5.1–1.5.5) and the letter (A–E) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.5.6 F. IRRESPONSIBLE TOURIST BEHAVIOUR 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.5.5 RULES FOR RESPONSIBLE TOURIST BEHAVIOUR A Do not pollute the environment when enjoying the outdoors. B Do not disturb animals in their natural habitat. C Do not disturb dangerous animals in a game reserve. D Stay on designated paths in ecologically sensitive areas. E Respect rules and follow regulations in museums. (5 x 1) TOTAL SECTION A: (5) 40 69 SECTION B: MAP WORK AND TOUR PLANNING; FOREIGN EXCHANGE QUESTION 2 2.1 Read the information below and answer the questions that follow. Mr Jackson, a South African lawyer, will visit Germany to attend the Berlin International Film Festival. He will hire a car in Germany. 2.1.1 Name the compulsory travel document Mr Jackson will require: (a) To indicate his country of origin (permanent residence) (2) (b) To give him permission to enter Germany (2) 2.1.2 Mr Jackson has a South African driver's license. Advise him on the: (a) (b) 2.1.3 Document he will need to drive in Germany Reason for having the document in QUESTION 2.1.2(a). (2) (2) It is important to compile a client profile before developing an itinerary for a tourist. Give ONE reason why it is important to compile a profile for Mr Jackson before developing his itinerary. (2) 2.1.4 Mr Jackson wants to take biltong (dried meat) to Germany as a Proudly South African gift for his German friend. He was informed that meat products are prohibited from being taken into Germany. Give TWO reasons why Germany do not allow meat products into the country. (4) 70 2.2 Study the World Time Zone Map below, read the information and then answer the questions that follow. 71 Mr Jackson flew from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Tegel International Airport (Berlin in Germany) to attend the Berlin International Film Festival. He had a stopover in Abu Dhabi. • Mr Jackson's flight from OR Tambo International Airport departed at 12:00. • He stopped over at Abu Dhabi International Airport (+4) to take a connecting flight to Tegel International Airport (+1). • The flying time from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi International Airport was 8 hours. • Mr Jackson arrived in Abu Dhabi at 22:00. • The stopover (transit) time in Abu Dhabi was 5 hours. • The flying time from Abu Dhabi to Berlin was 7 hours. 2.2.1 (a) Calculate at what time in Abu Dhabi Mr Jackson departed from OR Tambo International Airport. Show ALL calculations. (b) (c) Calculate at what time he departed from Abu Dhabi International Airport. Show ALL calculations. (3) Calculate at what time Mr Jackson arrived at Tegel International Airport in Berlin. (4) 2.2.2 Calculate the duration of Mr Jackson's entire journey. 2.3 (3) Refer to the notice below that was placed at the front desk of the hotel where Mr Jackson was staying. Answer the questions that follow. (2) 72 2.3.1 Advise Mr. Jackson on TWO safety precautions he should consider when in the hotel. (4) 2.3.2 State TWO consequences for the hotel if guests are not adequately informed on safety and security issues during their stay. (4) [34] 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 TOPICS IN THE TOURISM CAPS Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4 Topic 5 Topic 6 Topic 7 Topic 8 Topic 9 Tourism sectors Map work and tour planning Tourism attractions Sustainable and responsible tourism Domestic, regional and international tourism Culture and heritage tourism Foreign exchange Communication and customer care Marketing ABBREVIATION TS MTP TA SR DRI CH FX CC M SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.8 D C C A D D B A / Venice / Cholera / Loss of appetite / Japan / west / British / Petra / of people with special needs to access tourist attractions 1.1.9 1.1.10 1.1.11 1.1.12 1.1.13 C A B D C / iSimangaliso Wetland Park / South Africa’s domestic attractions are marketed / physical appearance / environmentally irresponsible / ensure that all passengers and crew leave the ship before him. / resulted in the community losing income / shower instead of bath 1.1.14 1.1.15 1.1.16 1.1.17 1.1.18 (20 x 1) B A A D / seasonality B/C upgrade and market the attractions / market attractions in other provinces. 1.1.19 C / visit reserves where animals roam freely 1.1.20 A / It is a personal way of reaching individual tourists. TS SR TS SR SR DRI 86 1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.3.4 1.3.5 local procurement working hours survey market share terrorism Dome of the Rock termination of service ahead optional tours UTC 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 1.4.5 E /credit card used internationally D / foreign currency F / local debit card A / pre-loaded foreign currency debit card B / SWIFT 1.5.1 1.5.2 C / Do not disturb dangerous animals in a game reserve. A / Do not pollute the environment when enjoying the outdoors. D / Stay on designated paths in ecologically sensitive areas. E / Respect rules and follow regulations in museums. B / Do not disturb animals in their natural habitat. 1.5.3 1.5.4 1.5.5 SECTION B: MAP WORK AND TOUR PLANNING; FOREIGN EXCHANGE QUESTION 2 2.1 2.1.1 (a) South African Passport MTP • • (b) Passport Valid passport (2) Schengen visa MTP • • German visa visa (2) 87 2.1.2 (a) International Driver's Permit MTP • • IDP International Driver's Licence Note: Do not accept “Driver’s Licence”. Do not accept “IDL”. (2) Permits Mr. Jackson to drive in a foreign country. MTP Provides important information to validate the South African driver's license in many different languages. Serves as an additional source of identification. Car rental companies often request a valid IDP when driving abroad IDP is obtained from the internationally recognized Automobile Association (AA) Safeguards tourists driving in a foreign country in the event of an incident. . (2) 2.1.3 2.1.4 To assist the tour planner/travel agent in making sure MTP Mr. Jackson's needs and expectations are met. To ensure Mr. Jackson is satisfied during and after the trip. To provide good customer care. (2) Prevent cross contamination of diseases such as Foot and Mouth disease to their animals. To protect the health of the citizens of the country. To prevent loss of livestock if there is cross contamination of diseases. Negative economic impacts in the event of cross contamination of diseases. (4) 88 2.2.1 (a) Time difference South Africa +2 Abu Dhabi +4 = 2 hours 12:00 (+) 2 hours = 14:00 Time in Abu Dhabi OR 14:00 OR 22:00 – 8 hours flying time = 14:00 (b) Arrival time in Abu Dhabi Transit/layover time: Departure from Abu Dhabi International Airport: 22:00 hours 22:00 (+) 5 hours = 03:00 OR 03:00 (c) Time difference Abu Dhabi +4 Germany +1 = 3 hours Time in Berlin: 03:00 (-) 3 hours = 00:00 Flying time: 00:00 (+) 7 hours = 07:00 OR 07:00 2.2.2 8 hours + 5 hours + 7 hours = 20 hours • 20 hours Note: Do not award part marks (2) 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 ADDENDUM: SUMMARY OF GRADE 12 EXAMINATION STRUCTURE ON OBTAINING A MINIMUM OF 30 % IN YOUR FINAL NSC TOURISM EXAMINATION 184 Prepared by E. Ferreira (SES: Services Subjects: NMB District) JUST-IN-TIME: TOURISM GRADE 12 SECTION B QUESTION 2: 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 Organisation • A specialised agency of the United Nations Organisation and its main concern is public health • It provides support to countries and monitors global health trends • 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 • Are regulated (by the World Health Organisation) according to identified threats found in some countries To contain the spreading of a high-risk disease Vaccination Compulsory vaccination • Recommended vaccination A precautionary measure to ensure the health of individual tourists and are optional • • • • • Take preventive medicines 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 • • International Driver’s Permit (IDP) 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. • • Permits a tourist to drive in a foreign country Provides important information to validate the South African driver's license in many different languages. • Car rental companies often request a valid IDP when driving abroad 185 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. Daylight Savings Time A practice of turning the clock one hour ahead of standard time at the beginning of summer to gain extra daylight hours Advantages of DST: • More daylight time available to spend outdoors • More time to participate in leisure activities, e.g. shopping • Attractions opened for longer hours Time Zone Steps to follow when doing time zone calculations: A region of the Earth where all the countries have adopted the same standard time Locate the places on a world time zone map and determine their time zones. The world time zone map is colour coded. This means that the white/grey areas on the top of the map correspond with the colour of the country. Determine the number of hours difference between the TWO places. Decide if you must add (going east) or subtract (going west) the number of hours. Add/subtract the number of hours and give the answer using the 24hour clock. Remember to include the day or date. If the calculation requires DST, first add ONE hour to the time zone of the place that uses DST. [If New York (-5) is used in the calculation, the time zone should be adjusted by adding ONE hour, taking New York to -4]. Then do the calculation as usual. 6. Calculations with flying time: If you want to determine the arrival time ADD the flying time If you want to determine the departure time SUBTRACT the flying time 186 Jet lag Jet lag is a physical condition related to flying long distances over many time zones (flying from east to west or west to east). It is related to the number of time zones a traveller crosses and not to the length of the flight. SYMPTOMS OF JET LAG: • Insomnia • Fatigue • Irritability • Interrupted sleep • Discomfort in legs and feet • Struggle to concentrate • Constipation or diarrhoea • Confusion and disorientation • Dehydration • Headaches • Nausea • Loss of appetite • Dizziness Jet fatigue Jet fatigue is related to the length of the flight as many travellers feel extreme tiredness after a long flight. SECTION B QUESTION 3: FOREIGN EXCHANGE GDP • • Multiplier effect The multiplier effect is when money, spent by tourists, filters down through the economy benefitting other organisations The buying power of the Rand • The amount of foreign currency you can buy with your Rand is referred to as the buying power of the rand. • If the rand can buy a lot of the other currency, we say the rand is strong in relation to the other currency. • If the rand can only buy a little of a particular currency, we say that the rand is weak in relation to that particular currency. • • • • The foreign tourists will receive less Rand’s for their currency Foreign tourists will have less money to spend Inbound tourists will visit for a shorter period or will not visit at all Tourism will contribute less to South Africa’s GDP and the economy will decline • Can lead to job losses If the Rand is strong The value of all goods & services produced within a country in a year. The GDP is used to measure economic progress in a country 187 If the Rand is weak • • • • • More inbound tourists will visit SA Foreign tourists get more Rand’s for their currency Foreign tourists have more money to spend during their visit Foreign tourists will visit for longer periods This will lead to an increase in the GDP and will have a positive impact on the economy • It can lead to job creation Bank Selling Rate The rate at which the foreign exchange dealers e.g. commercial banks, will sell foreign currency Bank Buying Rate The rate at which the foreign exchange dealers e.g. commercial banks, will buy foreign currency When doing a foreign exchange calculation always look at it from the Bank’s position What is the Bank doing with the foreign currency? Is the bank selling foreign currency? (BSR) Is the bank buying foreign currency? (BBR) Currency rate sheet • A currency rate sheet is a list of the rates of exchange (RoE) at which foreign currencies are bought and sold. • This rate will determine how much foreign currency you will receive, when you exchange your money. Convert a major currency to the South African Rand (ZAR) MULTIPLY by the Rate of Exchange e.g. USD150 × 14,83 = R2 224,50 Convert the South African Rand (ZAR) DIVIDE by the Rate of Exchange e.g. R15 000 ÷ 16,65 = € 900,90 to a major currency SECTION C QUESTION 4: TOURISM ATTRACTIONS Tourist attraction A tourist attraction is a place, an area, a building or an event of interest that tourists visit for its historical significance, cultural value, natural or humanmade beauty or entertainment opportunities. Icon An icon in the tourism context is an attraction or feature that is world famous, has symbolic value and is closely associated with a particular destination. PICTURE OF WORLD NAME OF WORLD ICON ICON Sydney Opera House NAME OF COUNTRY Australia NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Sydney WHY IS IT AN ICON It is universally recognised as an architectural masterpiece of the 20th century because of its design and construction 188 Ayers Rock / Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Australia State: Northern Territory The statue of Christ the Redeemer Brazil City: Rio de Janeiro Niagara Falls Canada and USA Cities: Niagara Falls, Ontario (Canada) and Niagara Falls, New York (USA) Colosseum Italy City: Rome The Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre constructed during the Roman Empire and is regarded as the greatest example of Roman engineering and architecture. It is nearly 2 000 years old. Leaning Tower of Pisa (Piazza del Duomo) Italy City: Pisa Because of its beauty and the fact that it has tilted, this freestanding bell tower or campanile, known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, is one of the most recognisable structures in the world. NAME OF COUNTRY NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA WHY IS IT AN ICON Italy City: Venice Venice, a city built on 118 small islands linked by canals and bridges is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and famous for its architecture and art. PICTURE OF WORLD NAME OF WORLD ICON ICON Venice Uluru or Ayers Rock is a unique, massive, round rock formation composed of hard, red sandstone. It also known as an “island mountain” and two thirds of the rock is buried 5 km underground. With its outstretched arms overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro it is one of the most famous statues in the world and is known not only for its dramatic location and size, but also as a symbol of Christianity and peace. The Niagara Falls is the most famous waterfall in the world. It is one of the biggest and most powerful and receives more visitors than any other waterfall. 189 Vatican City Italy City: Rome Vatican City, also known as the Vatican, is the world’s smallest independent city state, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church and is ruled by its head, the pope. The Great Pyramids of Giza Egypt City: Giza The Pyramids of Giza were constructed over 4 500 years ago as massive tombs for the Egyptian pharaohs. The pyramids are symbols of Egypt’s history and culture. They serve as evidence of the ancient Egyptians’ technical advancement. The Sphinx Egypt City: Giza The Sphinx is a huge statue of a creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. It is carved out of a single block of limestone and is one of the largest and most recognisable statues in the world, and a symbol of Egypt. Berlin Wall Germany City: Berlin Built in 1961, the Berlin Wall was a concrete wall separating West Berlin from East Berlin in East Germany. It symbolised the division between democracy and communism during the Cold War. Black Forest Germany State: BadenWürttemberg The Black Forest is known for its beautiful scenery consisting of mountains covered with pine and fir trees, valleys, lakes, mineral springs and picturesque villages. The Dome of the Rock Israel City: Jerusalem The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine built on a sacred rock. It is the third most holy site in the world for Muslims after Mecca and Medina. The Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, is believed to have ascended to heaven from this site. 190 PICTURE OF WORLD NAME OF WORLD ICON ICON NAME OF COUNTRY NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Jerusalem WHY IS IT AN ICON The Wailing Wall Israel The Wailing Wall, located on the west of the Temple Mount in the old city of Jerusalem, is the holiest Jewish site in the world. The Great Wall of China dates back 2 000 years and is the world’s longest human-made defensive structure. It is not only a symbol of China’s history and culture, but it is testament to ancient Chinese determination and engineering skills. The Great Wall of China China City: Beijing The Parthenon Greece City: Athens The Parthenon is the remains of a 2 500-year-old temple located on the Acropolis, a hill overlooking the city of Athens, Greece. It is a symbol of ancient Greek civilisation and its most famous surviving building. The Taj Mahal India City: Agra The Blue Mosque Turkey City: Istanbul The Eiffel Tower France City: Paris The Taj Mahal is constructed of white marble. It was built by an Indian ruler as a symbol of his everlasting love for his deceased wife. The Taj Mahal is regarded as an architectural masterpiece and one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, with its cascading domes, decorated with ceramic blue tiles on the inside, its courtyards and six minarets, is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. The Eiffel Tower is the world’s most famous tower and a symbol of Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris and the mostvisited tourist attraction in the world that charges an admission fee. 191 The French Riviera PICTURE OF WORLD NAME OF WORLD ICON ICON France City: Nice NAME OF COUNTRY NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Tokyo The French Riviera or Côte d’Azur is one of the most famous and luxurious coastal resort areas in the world. It lies on the Mediterranean coast of south-eastern France on the border with Italy. WHY IS IT AN ICON Mount Fuji Japan Chichen Itza Mexico Region: Yucatán Peninsula Chichen Itza is the ruined remains of a large, ancient Mayan city. It is one of the bestpreserved archaeological sites of the ancient Mayan civilization. Petra Jordan City: Wadi Musa This desert city, hidden in a narrow valley between by mountains, has been carved from solid rock, making it one of the most spectacular ancient cities in the world. Petra, which means “rock” in Greek, was constructed around 100 BC as the capital city of the Nabateans, an Arab tribe. Mount Everest Nepal City: Kathmandu Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. The peak is 8 848 m above sea level. Mecca Saudi Arabia City: Mecca The Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch Switzerland Area: Cantons of Berne and Valais Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. This volcanic mountain is world famous for its near perfect symmetrical cone shape and is recognised as a symbol of Japan. Mecca, the most sacred city of the Islam faith, is the spiritual centre of all Muslims. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of the Islamic faith, and the focal point of Muslim pilgrimage. The Swiss Alps Jungfrau Aletsch is a protected area in southwestern Switzerland. This beautiful region has high mountain peaks that are 192 permanently covered in snow, glaciers and valleys. Windmills PICTURE OF WORLD NAME OF WORLD ICON ICON The Netherlands Area: All over the Netherlands Windmills are one of the main symbols associated with the Netherlands. Not only are they characteristic of the Dutch landscape, they are also a symbol of the Dutch struggle against water. NAME OF COUNTRY NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Cuzco WHY IS IT AN ICON Machu Picchu Peru Auschwitz Poland City: Auschwitz The Algarve Portugal City: Faro Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca city in the Andes Mountain in Peru, is one of the most important and mysterious archaeological sites in the world. It is also known as The Lost City of the Incas. Auschwitz was Nazi Germany’s largest concentration camp, forced labour and extermination camp complex in Europe from 1940 to 1945. Today it serves as a symbol of the Holocaust and humanity’s cruelty to its fellow humans during World War II. The Algarve is Portugal’s most popular tourist region and one of Europe’s favourite holiday destinations. This region is renowned for the natural beauty of its dramatic coastline, sunny weather, excellent beaches, opportunities for outdoor activities and great food. 193 Alcázar of Segovia Spain City: Segovia Bullfights Spain Cities: Madrid, Seville and Pamplona Floating markets Thailand City: Bangkok NAME OF COUNTRY PICTURE OF WORLD NAME OF WORLD ICON ICON The Kremlin Russia NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA City: Moscow The Red Square Russia City: Moscow Big Ben United Kingdom City: London The Alcázar of Segovia is the most recognisable fortress castle in Spain. It is built on top of a huge rocky hill and shaped like the bow of a ship. This fortress dates back centuries and is one of the most visited monuments in Spain. The practice of bullfighting, in which a bullfighter in a public display provokes and then kills a bull with a sword, is universally associated with Spain’s history and culture. The colourful and vibrant floating markets where traders sell their goods from their boats on the rivers and canals have become a symbol of the traditional way of life in Thailand. WHY IS IT AN ICON The Kremlin is a fortified complex of buildings in the city of Moscow. The monumental walls, towers, cathedrals and palaces that make up the Kremlin form a living museum of Russian history, culture and architecture. It is also a symbol of the Russian state. The Red Square in the centre of Moscow, Russia is a large public square surrounded by significant buildings. It has been the site of many historical events since the 15th century and is considered to be the most famous tourist attraction in Moscow. Popularly referred to as Big Ben, the Elizabeth Tower of the Palace of Westminster is recognised worldwide as a symbol of the city of London and the United Kingdom. 194 Buckingham Palace United Kingdom City: London Buckingham Palace is the official residence and administrative headquarters of the British monarch. It is a major tourist attraction in London. Tower of London United Kingdom City: London Tower Bridge United Kingdom City: London The Tower of London is an ancient fortress palace complex and one of the oldest buildings in London. It is a symbol of royal power dating back to the 11th century. London's Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Tower Bridge (built 1886–1894) is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London. NAME OF COUNTRY NAME OF CITY/TOWN/ AREA WHY IS IT AN ICON The Statue of Liberty United States of America City: New York The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the USA. It has become one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world and a universal symbol of freedom because it stands in New York Harbour which is where all immigrants to the United States used to arrive by boat. The Grand Canyon United States of America State: Arizona The Grand Canyon is one of the largest gorges in the world. With its overwhelming size and magnificent landscape, it is one of the most spectacular natural wonders and best examples of erosion in the world. PICTURE OF WORLD NAME OF WORLD ICON ICON 195 LOCATION OF ICONS ON A MAP 196 197 198 199 200 201 Factors •Excellent marketing of tourism products locally/or internationally contributing to • the success of a •Sustainable and responsible management plans tourist • attraction Efficiency and ethical behaviour of staff and management Positive experience of visitors • Safety and crime prevention •General appearance and upkeep of the attraction •Considering the needs of people with disabilities •Universal access Characteristics of a successful tourist attraction •Actual number of visitors exceeds the target number of visitors • •Repeat visits Income generated exceeds target figures • Positive impact on local community and environment 202 SECTION C QUESTION 5: CULTURE AND HERITAGE TOURISM World Heritage Sites World Heritage Sites are places of outstanding universal value and have been awarded international recognition by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) The role of UNESCO • Constant monitoring to maintain and protect the status of the World Heritage Sites • • Provide support in terms of management plans. Assistance with upgrading of facilities in the event of an unforeseen occurrence. • • Financial aid is provided in cases of unforeseen occurrences. Engage with relevant stakeholders when the World Heritage Sites are threatened. • • • Education / create awareness Promote co-operation and development. Encourage people to nominate sites to be included in the World Heritage Site list. • Support countries in building public awareness for the protection of World Heritage Sites. Encourage the local population to preserve their cultural and natural heritage. • • World Heritage Sites in South Africa NAME OF WHS PROVINCE TYPE Cradle of Humankind (1999) Gauteng Cultural Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape (2003) Limpopo Cultural Robben Island (1999) Western Cape Cultural Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Northern Cape Landscape (2007) Cultural Khomani Cultural Landscape (2017) Northern Cape Cultural Cape Floral Region Protected Areas (2004) Western Cape Natural iSimangaliso Wetland Park (1999) KwaZulu Natal Natural Vredefort Dome (2005) Free State Natural Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains (2018) Mpumalanga Natural uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park (2000) KwaZulu Natal Mixed 203 The value of World Heritage Sites to South Africa • The sites receive national and international recognition which will result in an increase in visitor numbers. • An increase in tourist numbers will lead to the creation of job opportunities due to increased demand for services. Tourism will generate income due to a demand for products and services e.g. accommodation, transport, entry fees, food, drink, etc. • • • Increased visitor numbers will set the multiplier effect into motion. Standards of living will be improved through money directly or indirectly earned by tourism. • There will be a boost in the economic activity lending itself to increased GDP and benefiting all establishments in the area LOCATION OF WORLD HERITAGE SITES ON A MAP OF SOUTH AFRICA 204 SECTION C QUESTION 6: MARKETING The importance of marketing South Africa internationally • • Increase in annual volume of foreign arrivals to SA Increase in international awareness of South Africa as a travel destination The core business of SA Tourism • Marketing South Africa internationally as a tourism destination of choice • • Maintaining and enhancing the standard of facilities and services for tourists Coordinating the marketing activities of role players in the industry Opportunities for marketing SA internationally • • ITB (Berlin) World Travel Market (London) Funding for SA Tourism’s international marketing initiatives • TOMSA is a private sector initiative created to raise additional funds for marketing South Africa internationally. Tourism businesses (e.g. accommodation, car rental, tour operators and travel agents) collect a voluntary 1% levy from tourists The businesses pay the levies to the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) who gives it to TOMSA • TOMSA is the administrator of the funds. TOMSA makes the funds available to SA Tourism SA Tourism uses the funds to market South Africa both domestically and internationally. • • • • Branding Opportunities to promote SA and the southern African region to the world • • • Helps create a positive, unified image of South Africa. A brand that is built on pride. A recognisable brand to promote South Africa on an international platform. • It enables South Africa to function as a competitive destination in the global arena. • A strong brand positions our country as an attractive destination partner for trade and investment. • A recognisable global brand inspires positive thoughts and feelings about the country will convince people to travel to South Africa • It showcases South Africa’s successes and motivates investor confidence. • • Tourism Indaba (Durban) Getaway Show (Cape Town and Johannesburg) 205 SECTION D QUESTION 7: TOURISM SECTORS Factors that contribute to a professional image in the tourism industry • Contract of employment The contract of employment describes the basic conditions of employment such as: • working hours • uniform allowances • travel benefits • leave • core duties • fringe benefits • remuneration and deductions • termination of service • professional accountability and responsibility • service ethics Code of Conduct • • • Image of the company: name, logo, slogan, website, stationary, marketing material, product packaging, physical appearance of business, environmental policies, customer service policies Image of the staff: professional appearance, uniforms, dress code, personal hygiene, grooming, interaction with customers, communication skills Purpose: It spells out expected conduct of staff in the performance of their duties, and guidance for staff members faced with ethical challenges Value: Creates a co-operative, collaborative atmosphere; promotes integrity in the workplace. SECTION D QUESTION 8: SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM The three pillars of sustainable tourism • Environment (planet): Good environmental practices, such as resource management (energy and water), waste management (reduce, re-use, recycle), litter control, pollution control, environmentally friendly building, promotion of indigenous flora and control of alien invasive plants in grounds and gardens • Economy (profit): The role of business. The responsible attitude of a tourism business towards the people and environment it affects. Ways to practise it: ownership, employment, procurement of local goods and services • Social (people): Considering the positive and negative effects of tourism on local communities, culture and heritage. Corporate social investment (CSI) in tourism, such as financial or nonfinancial support given by tourism 206 companies to health/sport/education/youth projects Responsible tourism and tourists • • • Codes of conduct for tourist behaviour (social, economic and environmental): These are guidelines addressing responsible and appropriate behaviour when visiting a destination. How can a tourism destination attract environmentally (people, planet, profit) conscious tourists? The contribution of FTTSA towards encouraging responsible and sustainable practices SECTION E: QUESTION 9: 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 economic • benefits of global • events • • Income generation (money spent by visitors at the destination) Investment in infrastructure and services (such as communication) Job creation Foreign exchange income The advantages a global event holds for the host country • • • • Infrastructure development Investment Income from foreign exchange The multiplier effect Disadvantages of global events for a host country • • • • • High cost of new infrastructure Disappointing investment and foreign exchange income 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 occurrences are events that are unpredictable – we do not expect or know that the event will take place. • Examples: tsunamis, earthquakes and other natural disasters, the global recession, diseases, accidents and economic upsets • • • • • • • Destruction of infrastructure Destruction of flora, fauna and ecosystems Cancellation of flights, rail, cruises and road trips Cancellation of holidays Fewer tourists will visit the destination Less revenue will be generated Job losses Unforeseen occurrences The impact of unforeseen occurrences 207 Forms of payment when travelling internationally • • • • • • • • Foreign market share The portion of the inbound tourism market that is controlled by a specific country Land markets Land markets are countries where at least 60% of arrivals from the country arrive by land (Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe) Air markets Air markets are those countries where at least 60% of arrivals from the country arrive by air Electronic fund transfers (EFT) Telegraphic transfers (SWIFT transfers) Bank drafts Internet payments Foreign bank notes (cash) Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club) Traveller’s cheques Preloaded foreign currency debit cards (Cash Passport card /Travel Wallet/International Travel Card) SECTION E QUESTION 10: COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER CARE The purpose of • obtaining customer • feedback • • To identify areas of customer service that need improvement To adapt service to accommodate changing customer needs. Positive feedback serves as staff motivation to deliver excellent service It can prevent the company from losing customers to competitors Methods to obtain customer feedback • • • • • • Surveys Questionnaires Feedback cards Follow up calls SMS messages on cell phones Web-based responses Positive impact of excellent service delivery • • • • • • • • Customer loyalty and repeat business Fewer customer complaints Reduced marketing budget Increased sales Improved public image Edge over the competition More effective employees Motivated staff members 208 Motivational Quote to keep you focused amidst undergoing difficult and challenging times, Grade 12 Learners!