Changes in patterns of tourism
- Created by: Jake Robertson
- Created on: 14-05-13 20:13
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- Changes in patterns of tourism
- Patterns in global tourism
- Tourism becoming more globally spread
- Tourism is generally increasing
- Falling total share for top 10
- NW Europe- Larger reciepts
- New and more types
- Increasing long haul numbers
- Domestic tourism
- New types of tourism
- Theme parks and holiday village enclaves
- Gambling destinations
- Cruising (fastest growing)
- Heritage and urban tourism
- Wilderness and ecotourism
- Economic factors affecting tourism
- Rising real incomes
- Increase in the number of days of paid leave
- Widening range of locations within middle income range
- Expansion of budget airlines
- Decreasing real cost of holidays
- Air miles and other reward schenes
- Shorter holidays for cash rich, time poor people
- Globalisation has increased business travel
- Economic recessions can reduce tourism levels
- Political factors affecting tourism
- Perceived likelihood of violence
- Government restrictions
- Calls by NGO to boycott certain countries e.g Myanmar
- Government investments
- Government backing for international events
- Social factors affecting tourism
- Increase in desire to experience new cultures and landscapes
- Rising real incomes
- People may avoid destinations because of ethical reasons
- Raised expectations of tourism because of media and advertising
- High levels of international migration
- Factors influencing choice of destinations
- Climate
- Attractions
- Accomodation
- Facilities
- Ease of access
- Reputation
- Language and culture
- Patterns in global tourism
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