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Economic BenefitsHow the Tourism Industry Develops and Benefits an Economy
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Learning Goals:
Define the UNWTO and describe what role it plays in the establishment of economically successful and sustainable tourism businesses
Describe the global economic impacts of the tourism industry
Explain why establishing a tourism industry is such a priority for developing and developed nations alike
List the factors that drive the expansion of the tourism industry and factors that slow/prevent it from expanding
Define the multiplier effect and explain why understanding this principle is so important in discussing the economic benefits of the travel and tourism industry
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Direct Tourism Spending
Results of Tourism Industry Spending on Items Such as:
Airline Tickets
Hotels
Meals
Admissions to Attractions
Souvenirs
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Indirect Tourism Spending
Results of Tourism Spending on Business that Support the Tourism Industry, Such as:
Airline Jobs (airports, mechanics, airport limos)
Hotel Jobs (staff, maintenance, construction, furnishings)
Food Services (farms, cooks, markets)
Admissions to Attractions (staff, performers, promoters)
Souvenirs (manufacturing, retailing)
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The UNWTO:
The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) is a branch of the United Nations which seeks to improve international dialogue through tourism by:
Driving economic growth
Striving for inclusive development of all nations
Encouraging sustainable development of industry and management of our planet
The UNTWO has over 156 member countries
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The UNWTO:
As a branch of the UN, the UNWTO is focused on developing a better world for all people. The UNWTO works to achieve this goal by:
Creating ethical tourism policies and promoting fair practices
Providing education and support for developing tourism industries
Ensuring sustainable development and positive international relations through various projects
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Tourism is Kind of a Big Deal…
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Tourism is Kind of a Big Deal…
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Tourism is Kind of a Big Deal…
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Tourism is Kind of a Big Deal…
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Case Study: Singapore
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Case Study: Singapore
How has tourism impacted the economy of Singapore? (page 1)
What examples of direct, indirect and included economic impacts are given on page 2?
Between pages 3-5, what are the economic effects of the tourism industry?
Who is spending money in Singapore? When are they spending it?
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The Multiplier Effect:
Have a look at pages 260-261
What is the multiplier effect?
How can multiple people benefit from one visiting tourist?
What are the highest multiplier rates shown on the table on page 261? Why do you think the
multiplier rates are so high in these places?
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Mind Map
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Textbook Reading:
Read through pages 265-269 and answer the following questions:
1.What does the term “development” mean?
2.Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development
3.What are 6 indicators that tourism is having a positive impact on development?
4.What are the 7 stages of the “destinations life cycle?”
5.What factors determine success in the tourism industry?
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Textbook Reading:
Read through pages 265-269 and answer the following questions:
1.What does the term “development” mean?
2.Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development
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Textbook Reading:
Read through pages 265-269 and answer the following questions:
1.What does the term “development” mean?
2.Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development
3.What are 6 indicators that tourism is having a positive impact on development?
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Textbook Reading:
Read through pages 265-269 and answer the following questions:
1.What does the term “development” mean?
2.Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development
3.What are 6 indicators that tourism is having a positive impact on development?
4.What are the 7 stages of the “destinations life cycle?”
Mr. Barter | www.mrbarter.wordpress.com
CGG3O
Textbook Reading:
Read through pages 265-269 and answer the following questions:
1.What does the term “development” mean?
2.Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development
3.What are 6 indicators that tourism is having a positive impact on development?
4.What are the 7 stages of the “destinations life cycle?”
5.What factors determine success in the tourism industry?
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