The Authority on World Travel & Tourism Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2013 World WTTC Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2013 1 For more information please contact: Rochelle Turner Research Manager rochelle.turner@wttc.org © 2013 World Travel & Tourism Council Contents The Economic Impact of Travel & Tourism 2013 Foreword.................................................................................................................................................
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Socio-cultural impacts Before FIFA World Cup 2010 launched in South Africa‚ the main attraction was mostly on gold and diamonds. The number of crime rate is what people knew about South Africa‚ and since the high crime‚ so there are not so many people come to South Africa for travel or investment. Therefore‚ most of the cultural in South Africa are not familiar by the world. But FIFA World Cup has been the biggest and a very successful promotion for the cultural of South Africa and it also make
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The Impact of Tourism on Economy of Singapore Introduction Located in the southern tip of Malay Peninsula‚ Singapore is a sovereign city-state and island country in Southeast Asia. By 2012‚ the population of the country was 5.3 million‚ composed by 62 percent citizens and 38 percent permanent residents or foreigners. As a small country with limited resources‚ it is strategized to develop itself as a trading-based and tourism-based country. In 2013‚ there were 15.6 million tourists visited the country
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IMPACTS OF TOURISM IN HOST COMMUNITIES Tourism is one of the most important worldwide activities; it is also of great importance to the socio-economic and cultural development of a country. Tourism is a vital tool for conservation of natural systems‚ contributes to sustainable development of local communities and creating communities about sharing experiences. But if this activity is disorganized‚ uncontrolled and poorly planned can cause damage to both‚ environmental and cultural. People started
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Specialization in Tourism | Negative Impacts | INTRODUCTION Tourism sector is one of the most growing sectors in the world. During the last decades there has been an increase in the field of studies that analyze the impact of tourism for country and its development. As every area of studies tourism as a part of national and world economy has its adherents and opponents. All of authors in their studies‚ works and investigations provide us with argues that confirm their opinions. We also
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Dining Cultural Differences between Canadians and Thais When your are in a restaurant in foreign countries‚ have you ever met the situation that made you stunted and did not know what you were encountering? Of course‚ everyone can be shocked by different culture. So do I‚ at the first time in Canada‚ it was difficult to describe that what is the right way to deal with Canadian culture‚ because Thai culture are obviously different in table setting and tipping. First‚ the noticeable dining culture
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THAILAND There is never a dull day in Thailand. Whether it is the Songkran Festival or the first cool breeze of the winter season‚ there is always something to make you smile‚ laugh‚ cry or get excited about. Take the opportunity to view the destinations and see what hidden treasures await you. Thailand is a wondrous kingdom‚ featuring Buddhist temples‚ exotic wildlife‚ and spectacular islands. Along with a fascinating history and a unique culture that includes delectable Thai food and massage
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IMPACTS OF FOREIGN TOURISM TO INDIA POSITIVE IMPACTS 1. Generating Income and Employment: Tourism in India has emerged as an instrument of income and employment generation‚ poverty alleviation and sustainable human development. It contributes 6.23% to the national GDP and 8.78% of the total employment in India. Almost 20 million people are now working in the India’s tourism industry. 3. Source of Foreign Exchange Earnings: Tourism is an important source of foreign exchange earnings in India
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Tourism has several impacts on many different aspects of Bali’s society. Tourism has impacted on the already existing‚ social‚ economic‚ cultural and environmental processes of the island. For example‚ as a result of tourism the pace of urbanisation has rapid increased and tourism has sped up the process of economic development. There are large economic consequences on the economy of Bali. One significant impact on Bali is the foreign exchange earnings. Tourism is the fourth-largest income earner
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Environmental Impacts of Tourism in Bhutan The concept of tourism development in Bhutan took place in post 1974 period during the reign of late majesty‚ King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in national assembly. However‚ tourism business begun its operation with 274 tourist in 1974 at the time of coronation of fourth king‚ His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuk and since then tourism business started growing in Bhutan. Tourism is now recognized as having considerable potential as a tool for development and as a
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