Tourism 1 - Introduction
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Tourism is the industry that provides services for people on vacation. It is considered a tertiary industry that employs more people than any other sector. In 2003, there were over 691 million international tourist arrivals that generated $523 billion in receipts. Many less economically developed countries see tourism as an opportunity for economic development and it contributes a large percentage to their GDP. The most popular international destinations in 2005 were France, Spain, the United States, Italy, and China, although factors like weather, currency exchange rates, and events can impact tourism numbers.
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Tourism 1 - Introduction
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- 12. Tourism Tourism is the industry involved in providing services for people whilst on holiday. A tourist is a person who make a tour or visits a place for pleasure. In 2003 international tourist arrivals number 691 million (up from 451 million in 1990). In 2003 international tourist receipts were $523 billion dollars (up from $269 billion in 1990).
- 13. Tourism Tourism is leisure activities in a different place It is an example of a TERTIARY industry It employs more people than any other industry It generates a large amount of money. Many LEDCs see tourism as a way to develop. They have a high % of their GDP from tourism
- 16. Most popular destinations ? France Spain USA Italy China UK
- 17. Most popular destinations in 2005 France 77million arrivals Spain 51 USA 42 Italy 39 China 36 UK 24 Although this can change. Weather, exchange rates, fear of terrorism, strikes, fashions, big events, natural hazards, climate change.
- 18. Why is tourism important?
- 20. Why is tourism increasing?
- 21. How has the tourist industry developed over time? Weekend break to the coast (up to 1960s) Two weeks in the sun (1970s) Long haul destination (1980s) Independent travel
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