Key Internal & External Influences Affecting Tourism in Brazil | Audit Report | | | | | |
Contents Page:
* 1) Introduction
* 2) External PESTLE Analysis Table
* 2.1) Political Influences
* 2.2) Environmental Influences
* 2.3) Social Influences
* 2.4) Technological Influences
* 2.5) Legal Influences
* 2.6) Environmental Influences
* 3) Internal Strengths & Weaknesses
* 4) References
Key Internal & External Influences Affecting Tourism in Brazil
1) There are many internal and external influences that are currently affecting Brazil. As Brazil is a newly emerging tourist destination, the influences affecting Brazil need to be assessed in order to maximise strengths and opportunities and reduce weaknesses and threats; in order to gain a strategic direction.
This audit report will discuss in further detail the various internal and external influences that are currently affecting Brazil using relevant analysis such as PESTLE, and TOWS.
2) External PESTLE:
There are numerous external factors around the world that impact on tourism in Brazil. The table below shows these external influences in the form of a PESTLE analysis. Political * Political Turmoil in various countries * War * Terrorism * Taxation policies | Economical * Recession * Rise in cost of fuel * Increased air passenger duty * Exchange rates * Unemployment / Job cuts * Increased taxes * Globalisation | Social * Social media * Changing attitudes * Trends * Events | Technological * Flights - more long haul flights available * Internet - provides tourists with more info and access to online booking systems | Legal * Visa requirements * Crime levels | Environmental * Climate change * Pollution * Risks of natural disasters * Health issues |
As you can see from the PESTLE Analysis there are numerous influences outside of Brazil that affect incoming tourism to Brazil. Below the
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