World Tourism Organization

Commodification One of the most common negative socio-cultural impacts of tourism is commodification. The dictionary definition of commodification is to make something into an object for commercial use. In terms of tourism, commodification refers to using a place's culture and the cultural artifacts of that particular place to make money and generate profit either to support its economy or for personal gain. In other word, tourism can turn local cultures into commodities. Religious rituals,…

Coast. The vast amount of land and scenery is what brings tourism to this country. Tourists rush in see the wildlife during safaris and retreat to resorts and unwind. After watching Wild Frontier’s Travel Guide to Kenya and comparing it to Adam Jadhav’s New: Tourism, friend or foe of the Maasai?, it is evident that there is a positive and negative effect of tourism. Using various techniques, these videos give off separate insights of tourism in Kenya that equally persuades the audience’s…

this sector is vastly important to New Zealand, as it has the ability to increase the economy, with large sum of external funds, disbursed throughout local New Zealand businesses (Tourism New Zealand, 2015). This could ultimately result in surpassing the 2025 goal, of reaching a total revenue in tourism of $41 billion (Tourism…

society and space. Tourists are highly mobile, they travel to, around and back to their home location from their destination, thus tourism and mobility are closely related and interlink with one another. This essay will analyse and examine how the paradigms of tourist mobilities shape aspects and the nature of society and space, across spatial and sociological themes. Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries and is growing, with 21 million more overnight international tourist arrivals…

Tourism is everywhere in the world. Many people around the world start planning their vacations with the idea to meet new culture, have fun, and get memories. Traveling is one of the best things a person can have done in his or her life; knowing others people’s culture can open our mind to learn things that we have never seen before. Tourism has become one of the most impacted business around the world because while some people start discovering new cultures, other people get enthusiastic and…

strenuous high altitude trekking in a rugged terrain of Sagarmatha national park. Breathtaking beauty of landscapes, diversity in ecosystem, exotic Sherpa culture, sacred monasteries, and spectacular view of mountains have captivated trekkers around the world since early 30s. Although weather constantly changes up in Himalayas, it is, for both safety and better chance at clear mountain vistas, advised to trek in early winter and spring. Following are top 10 attractions in Everest base camp…

comprised of over 700 islands and cays is confronted with the demand for sustainable growth and development. While The Bahamas remains one of the wealthiest countries in the Western Hemisphere because of strong economic performances, trends in the tourism and financial sectors (the country’s leading industries), increasing unemployment rates, poverty, skill gaps, and incidences of crime threatens the country’s overall development and prosperity. Quintessentially, we are at the intersection of…

My travel personality type is journeyer, and the result is basically what I expected. Journeyer's tourism interest is more varied and varied than that of the traditional tourist. When choosing a destination, journeyer knows the local culture and characteristics well in advance so as to better avoid mistakes during the journey. Among the best destinations recommended by the travel personality type system, I think Sydney is a great place to visit. Sydney is Australia's largest city and Australia's…

The Bahamas is a nation that is highly dependent on tourism. Hence, the government of the Bahamas has undertaken extensive marketing to attract visitors, to its warm climate, the beauty of the beaches, followed by the diversity of hotel facilities. According to Dean W. Collinwood, "Since the end of world War II, tourism has become the unchallenged engine of the Bahamian economy." (Dean) Ramesh Ramsaran has gone so far as to assert that the industry has "affected every faucet of economic life in…

One thing that’s noticeable with the city of Wagga Wagga is the bustling crowd and the booming economy that seemed to burst out of the seams. Known in New South Wales as a leading city in transport, military and agriculture, there are so many things happening in a daily basis here, which also meant a greater chance for you to enjoy your vacation. Feel free to skim through Wagga Wagga’s busy aura and take advantage of the results of their continuous drive to improve their economic standing. Bump…