SOCIAL AND CULTURAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT The discourse concerning the impacts of tourism in national development, economic and otherwise, has had both negative and positive connotations. Societies hosting tourist attractions are seen as the victims of the negative effects of tourism while the tourists seen as the perpetrators of the crime; bringing their culture and values and imposing them on the host societies. While these generally accepted stereotypical thoughts may be true in some
The development of tourism, in particular mass tourism, has had immense impacts on host destinations, some positive and others that are detrimental to three factors - economic, social/cultural and environmental. For tourism to continue to flourish in the future, a host destination must create sustainable business practices. Sustainability refers to “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations” (Graci, 2015). Therefore, a destination must implement sustainable
trade especially in the tourism industry will be highly referred to. This exchange in terms of import and export facilitates for a wider market for the locally produced good in the larger foreign market. Just like in the local trade, international trade is influenced by factors both in the external and internal scope of trade. This leads to the globalization of the economy where worldwide events shape the demand and supply of the commodities. The Kenya Tourist Development Corporation, a Government
IMPACTS OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN BOTH THE OKAVANGO DELTA (BOTSWANA) AND ISIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK. The sustainability term could be defined as an ability or capacity of something to be maintained or to sustain itself. Sustainability is about taking what we need to live now, without jeopardising the potential for people in the future to meet their needs. If an activity is said to be sustainable, it should be able to continue forever. Therefore sustainable tourism refers to tourism development that that
Ecotourism, Tourism, and Development in Mexico “The issue of growth in the travel industry - how much, how fast, what kind - is crucial to the future of communities, local lifestyles and cultures, and the natural environment. There are a variety of instabilities and inequities associated with the expansion of tourism. If the social costs of infinite growth (human consequences of ecological pollution, centralized concentration of power, inequitable income distribution) are as high as they appear
written by A Lepp (2008) entitled ‘Attitudes towards initial tourism development with no prior tourism experience: the case of Bigodi, Uganda’. The journal use qualitative method to assess the resident’s attitudes towards the start up of tourism programs in a rural village in Uganda. Due to the geographical isolation they couldn’t establish any tourism attractions prior to the 1990’s. But in 1991 the country initiated to introduce some tourism projects and eventually it formulated year by year. And
This report explores the theoretical concepts associated with tourism, leisure and hospitality developments in Blackpool. It also looks at the economic, social, political and environmental impacts of tourism. There are a variety of reasons why Blackpool has been developed as a tourist resort, and it has many historical sites of interest including the beach and Blackpool Tower. It also has a variety of leisure activities. Blackpool also offers a wide range of accommodation and restaurant options.
Introduction With global changes, various impacts of tourism are observed in a clear way now. Butler (1999, p.8) asserts that “if there is a single factor that has the potential to change the nature of tourism more than any other, it is the introduction of the concept of sustainable development” because it promises fundamental changes in the components of tourism. The concept of ‘sustainable development’ has been long recognized together with 1987 WCED Brutland Report, Our Common Future, which was
country’s tourism industry would extend and gain more from tourism development if there is a presence of foreign enterprises”. However, despite its boost to tourism development, the increase of FDI has also presented some developmental challenges in this countries. According to Mazumder, Sultana and Al-Mamun (2013), lack of tourism strategies in some member countries against others reflects lack of integration and implementation that hinder progress. This has resulted in an imbalance in tourism development
3. Opportunities and Problems of development In this section, it will discuss the opportunities and problems of Kuala Lumpur’s tourism development, and to introduce some ideas from the Kuala Lumpur Tourism Master Plan 2015-2025. Regarding the KLCH (2015), there are some feedback received and analysed by the KLCH from the website, it shows that both positive and negative feedback is very close to the reality of Kuala Lumpur’s tourism development. On the positive side, the first three visitors’
The Development of the Travel and Tourism Industry and the Factors Affecting it Today Contents The development of the travel and tourism industry Page 3-4 Factors that have led to the growth in travel and tourism Page 4-6 Future developments in travel and tourism Page 6-7 Factors affecting the travel and tourism industry today Page 8-9 Bibliography Page 10 The Development of the Travel and Tourism Industry Throughout history, people have travelled across Britain for purposes
The tourism industry is one that can be explored from many different avenues. However, it cannot exist without transportation. In order for tourism to be possible, people must be able to move from place to place that is not in walking distance. This industry is more than 2,000 years old and it began with the Greeks and the Romans (Watson). Over the years, the tourism industry has evolved greatly, from the ways earlier people travelled, where and what they did, to what modern people do today. This
The Development of Travel and Tourism 1. Changing Socio-Economic Circumstances:- The first changes in socio-economic circumstances were when the industrial revolution took place. People were moving from the rural countryside into the bigger towns and cities to find regular employment in the factories, mills and mines. All over England work places were shutting down for a week (wakes week this was called). They were taking a paid holiday which was the first big break for most of the working
Bangladesh government must be cooperative in the tourism development. It is important to realize the importance of tourism in the ov erall economic development. But Bangladesh government does not give any kind of attention to the tourism development which is seen at the government policy and budget allocation. The government must invest some money in the country’s tourism development and initial allocation is needed for the world longest sea beach Cox’s Bazar to implement the master plan.
ecotourism's success as a tool for conservation and development in the developing world is aggravated by the dispute over what exactly ecotourism is. The International Ecotourism Society offers a succinct and often cited definition: “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people” (TIES). Ecotourism is often tied to the concept of sustainable development. “Sustainable tourism development meets the needs of present tourists and host regions
The Indian tourism development corporation (ITDC) it is popularity in a public sector of the undertaking by the government of India and Tourism Department. ITDC founded by 1st October 1966 it’s a headquarter New Delhi. Under the provision of companies Act 1956 with a capital of the five crore the capital financed by the central Government. The ITDC is also the prime mover in the development, promotion and expansion of the tourism in India. The ITDC is a One of the biggest Hospitality companies in
Tourism is recognized as a big industry worldwide which is a key sector of development in several countries and a major source of income, jobs and wealth creation and also influencing complementary investment and domestic policies. This range of influence and importance creates challenges to measurement in tourism. The most industry activities can be measured by clear statistics such as agricultural industry and automobile or electronics manufacturing. While, Tourism is a large and complex industry
of Sustainable Tourism in Oman” Abstract Background: Dwindling oil prices and depleting oil resources have forced the Sultanate of Oman to look into and promote alternate sources of revenue for the past few years. With great potential of natural resources, culture, heritage and hospitality, the country has decided to develop its promising tourism sector. Unlike its neighbours in the Middle East/Arabian peninsula, the Sultanate, endowed with great potential for tourism development, has to give thrust
Developing tourism in the 21st century has become one of the fastest growing sectors of global economy and developing countries are cashing in on the expanding industry in other to boost their financial services as well as create a sustainable environment that will attract all investors and public services. The sustainable approach towards tourism suggest that both cultural, natural and other various resources of tourism are well conserved for continuous use in the future while still bringing significant
country's economy, policies made for further developments should be environment friendly, especially in the tourism industry which relies heavily on natural attractions. This gathered data came from a research interview conducted by the researcher to an expert. The expert who has been interviewed was Ms. Joreen Rocamora a Domestic Tourism teacher. According to Ms. Rocamora, not all of the changes in the environment are caused by the development of the tourism industry. For her, these changes in the