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Tourism• Tourism is the industry involved in providing
services for people whilst on holiday.• A tourist is a person who make a tour or visits a
place for pleasure.• In 2003 international tourist arrivals number 691
million (up from 451 million in 1990).• In 2003 international tourist receipts were $523
billion dollars (up from $269 billion in 1990).
Tourism
• Tourism is leisure activities in a different place
• It is an example of a TERTIARY industry• It employs more people than any other
industry• It generates a large amount of money.• Many LEDCs see tourism as a way to
develop. They have a high % of their GDP from tourism
Most popular destinations ?
France
Spain
USA
Italy
ChinaUK
Most popular destinations in 2005
• France 77million arrivals• Spain 51• USA 42• Italy 39• China 36• UK 24
• Although this can change. Weather, exchange rates, fear of terrorism, strikes, fashions, big events, natural hazards, climate change.
Why is tourism
important?
Tourism is increasing!!!
Why is tourism increasing?
How has the tourist industry developed over time?
Weekend break to the coast (up to 1960s)
Two weeks in the sun (1970s)
Long haul destination (1980s)
Independent travel
Results of class survey
