Introduction Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and is a major source of income for many countries. Being a people-oriented industry‚ tourism also provides many jobs which have helped revitalise local economies. However‚ like other forms of development‚ tourism can also cause its share of problems‚ such as social dislocation‚ loss of cultural heritage‚ economic dependence and ecological degradation. Learning about the impacts of tourism has led many people to seek more responsible
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Tourism in Context Introduction This essay aims to highlight the main political‚ economic‚ social and technological factors‚ which have aided in the growth of modern tourism from 1945 to the present day. It will also aim to show which of these has been the most important in the aiding and why. Definition of Tourism "The derivation of the word "tourism" originated from a combination of the Latin tornare and the Greek tornos‚ which mean a lathe or circle. In modern English‚ with the suffix -ism (an
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Importance of Tourism | | | | | | Citizens now demand more meaningful involvement and more responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Local communities and Non Government Organizations today have a very important voice in the way in which tourism is developed and resources allocated. It is this more responsible and sustainable tourism that the Government of Trinidad and Tobago wishes to develop and promote. Tourism provides entrepreneurial opportunities for small operators‚ can foster
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mates‚ we are so thankful first to our Almighty Father who gives us wisdom‚ strength & knowledge to make this Tourism Planning‚ Marketing & Development an accomplishment. To our supportive parents‚ thank you for all the support and love that you have showered on us. To our beloved instructor Ms. Ingrid Uy‚ thank you for imparting your knowledge and skills to make us future tourism planners. We would like also to extend our deep gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Cuares for the support and the encouragement
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Index I. Introduction II. Advantages of Massive Tourism a. For People b. For Government III. Disadvantages of Massive Tourism a. Diseases b. Effect on the Culture i. Tradition ii. Language iii. Life Style c. Effect on the Environment IV. Conclusion V. Sources Introduction In this globalized world the stress caused by the workload and the problems that occur everyday in our social environment‚ have a direct effect on the health of the person‚ who tries to find a way to release
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Tourism is travel for recreational‚ leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure‚ business and other purposes".[1] Tourism is important and in some cases vital for many countries‚ such as France‚ Egypt‚ Greece‚ Lebanon‚ Israel‚ the United States‚ the United Kingdom‚ Spain‚ Italy‚ and Thailand‚ and many island nations‚ such as Mauritius
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Basic Forms of Tourism: * Domestic tourism: * Is the tourism of resident visitors within the economic territory of the country of reference * Inbound tourism: * Is the tourism of non-resident visitors within the economic territory of the country of reference * Outbound tourism: * Is the tourism of resident visitors outside the economic territory of the country of reference * Internal tourism: * is the tourism‚ of both resident and non-resident visitors‚ within
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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF NORTH EAST AND LADAKH ABSTRACT Tourism acts as a backbone for majority of nations especially the growing economies while the adverse impacts of tourism on the environment and the sociocultural are not ignorable. The tourism sector‚ if driven well in the right direction‚ can play a holistic process of economic‚ social and environmental sustenance as well as development. Sustainable form of tourism not only ensures the profitable income but also
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To many‚ sustainable tourism might be interpreted as sustaining attractions just to ensure there is a continuation of visitors and tourists coming in. However‚ this understanding is too juvenile. According to a 1987 report‚ Our Common Future‚ sustainable development is define as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’ (WCED‚ 1987). Fundamentally‚ sustainable development ‘advocates the wise use and conservation
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Spain Tourism is very popular because of its geographical and cultural diversity. The geographical diversity extends from hills to deserts.Spain Tourism is a trip where people can keep themselves busy in exploring the vast natural landscape or can indulge into exploring the historical buildings or the architectural monuments. Spain Tourism is so popular among people that Spain has been ranked third in terms of touring in the whole world and more and more people are searching for Tourism Travel
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