Tourism

statement ‘the advantages of tourism outweigh the disadvantages’ will be critically evaluated. It is known that tourism’s a world-wide industry which generates a huge amount of money, however many people don’t see the implications that tourism can have on communities. The course of this essay will explore the statement from a range of different perspectives and overall demonstrate that the statement is false. Although this essay is to highlight the disadvantages of tourism, it’s very clear that…

Tourism is becoming increasingly important as a source of revenue of many countries. It accounts for a significant share of GDP and employs a substantial proportion of the labor force. Furthermore, it is considered an important industry in many countries. It helps improve the economy of developing countries and provides employment for many people such as Vietnam. In addition, it not only helps to solve the problems of unemployment, but also has positive effects on many economic activities, such…

planning holidays. Due to the tourism characteristic of mostly providing intangible products and services, “the tourism industry is highly information intensive and information is its lifeblood” (Benckendorff, Sheldon, & Fesenmaier, 2014, p.5). Consequently, information is key for consumers and tourism businesses to come together and to create a memorable experience. This paper is based on the article “Information technology and consumer behaviour in travel and tourism: Insights from travel…

illegal in the US. After the 18th amendment was repealed, the tourism market in Latin America continued to…

Destination choice has always been an important aspect in tourism literature as it is the key element in the travel decision-making process (Papatheodorou, 2006). The first interesting model is a two-stage model developed by the work of Palvia (2007) for choosing overseas country for the outsourcing of IT services. The model demonstrates that a selection of foreign country will occur first, with different factors impacting the decision including political climate, economic conditions, and…

Nagasaki International Tourism and Convention Association (NITCA) The Nagasaki International Tourism and Convention Association (NITCA) is an organization which deals with tourism and meeting aspects in Nagasaki, Japan. Nagasaki is located in the southeast part of Japan and one of the most famous tourism destinations because it has unique histories and cultures. According to the Nagasaki Tourism statistics, the total number of tourists to Nagasaki was 31,302,822 in 2013 (Nagasaki Tourism…

the most exciting tourism destinations in Southeast Asia. Enthusiasts of ancient civilizations will be delighted with the amazing architectural heritage left from Buddhist and Hindu emperors, but there are other attractions and plenty to do in Cambodia: historical tours through the country, a dive in the beautiful beaches, or a boat ride through fascinating floating villages. Given the small scale of this country and its late conquest of peace, it is not surprising to see its tourism industry…

and energy use (Ashley & Goodwin, 2001). Detrimental environmental effects of tourism development include depletion of nonrenewable resources such as water, land, and fossil fuels; demolition of natural habitats; and changes in the number and diversity of species from activities such as fishing, scuba diving, and hunting (Garcia de Leaniz & Rodríguez del Bosque, 2015). Wahab & Pigram (1997) state the goal of the tourism industry should be to prolong the nonrenewable resources and maintain the…

The type of tourist that I am going to write about is cruise tourist. Having a vacation on a cruise is rather affordable. Cruise tourism nowadays has been an alternate choice for tourists to reach their desired destination. Compare to airlines, tourists would prefer to choose cruises. This is due to the variety of entertainments such as casinos, pools and shows. Tourists would definitely like to spend their time and money on a cruise over an airline. In terms of cruises, different cruises offer…

Sustainability and tourism are two different terms but are inter-related. Sustainability and tourism should go hand in hand in order to maintain the ecological balance on the earth thus making the planet safer from any kind of harm occurring due to any tourist activities. Sustainability refers to the ability of sustaining the environment by not being harmful to environment and its resources. On the other hand, tourism comprises all the activities of an individual or a group of individuals while…