Pearson BTEC HND Tourist Destinations Analysis and Evaluation

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of tourist destinations, focusing on visitor numbers, income generation, and the cultural, social, and physical features that define them. The study examines various tourist destinations, including France, Turkey, Thailand, and the United Kingdom, utilizing data from sources like Tripadvisor and the World Travel & Tourism Council. The report analyzes statistical data, identifies trends, and evaluates the factors that influence the popularity of these destinations. It also delves into the issues affecting tourism, the responsibilities of the tourism sector, and the impact on host communities. The report highlights key aspects such as visitor expenditure, average stay duration, and the balance of costs, offering a detailed overview of the tourism landscape and its economic implications. The report also includes a comparison of leading and developing tourist destinations, providing valuable insights into the sector's dynamics.

Tourist Destination

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Analysis of main tourist destinations and generators in terms of visitors and income
generation...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Analyse the statistics which determine tourist destination and future trends...................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destination................................6
2.2 Comparing features of developing and leading Tourist destinations...............................7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Appeal of current leading tourist destination which developing tourist destination
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3.2 Evaluate characteristic of tourist destination (Covered in PPT)....................................10
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Analyse issues that affects popular tourist destination...................................................10
4.2 Potential responsibility of tourism which enhance host community at worldwide
destination.............................................................................................................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
Travel and Tourism is considered as one of the main pillar for developing the economy of
any country. This industry is also getting much attention from government due to its contribution
to the economic development. As per the current scenario, various tourism companies are
adopting several methods and techniques for providing good services to their customers. There
are so many tourist destinations present all over the world which is generating lots of income
because of their visitors (Brouder and et. al., 2016). Out of all, UK is considered as the country
with best tourist destinations and maximum no. of visitors as well. So, tourism industry is one of
the best industry for any country now as it is helping in earning lots of money. This report will
help in understanding and analysing the whole scenario of tourism industry in both developed
and developing country. Here the cultural, social and physical aspects of various tourist
destinations of UK will be discussed. Through this, no. of visitors and income generation will
also be known which will help in understanding the past issues affecting tourism. The
organisation which will be referred here is Trip Advisory company which is largest travel agency
in the world.
TASK 1
1.1 Analysis of main tourist destinations and generators in terms of visitors and income
generation
Trip advisory company is regarded as one of the biggest travel agency company in the
world as they are having more than 500 million reviews of hotels with them. All these hotels are
being connected with them as well. It is being headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts. During
the previous years, it has been analysed that the standard of living of people of UK is improving
on continuous basis and thus they are also contributing in the development of tourism sector
there (Bruwer and Joy, 2017). There are so many tourist destinations in UK so the no. of visitors
there is also high and it is great source of income for the local retailers of UK. Other than UK
there are various other places also where visitors like to travel like France, Italy, Spain etc.
As per the latest report, it has been identified that in 2013, Visitors were around 31.3
million and in 2014, UK was having highest no. of visitors and it was around 32.6 million. This
is also the main reason due to which people of UK are earning more and more money and their
economy is also developing. From the above study, it has also been made clear that UK has

outcrossed china, Mexico and Thailand in terms of having no. of visitors. From a research done
by one of the leading magazine, It has been analysed that the no. of international Tourists in
2013 were 177.9 billion and in 2014, it got reduced to 177.2 billion.
Few famous destinations are being described as under :-
 France – It is considered as one of the most popular Touristy destination for international
visitors as there are so many beautiful destinations available there (Bruwer, Gross and
Lee, 2016). They are famous for historical locations and people can also their to see their
beauty. It has been calculated that around 12 million people have come to visit the
beautiful locations of France and it is increasing every year as well.
 Turkey – It is also considered as one of the most beautiful place around the world as the
locations here are really pretty and people love to watch them as it is little bit ancient. It
was known that in 2013 around 37. 8 people visited this destination and in 2016 it
crossed 45 million. From this, it can be ascertained that Turkey is also playing a major
role in developing the economy as a whole.
 Thailand – This is a destination which is beautiful but along with this, it is very cheap as
well therefore it is being visited by middle class people as well. Therefore, it has been
analysed that In 2015 around 50 million people visited Thailand and the counting is
increasing day by day.
 Hong Kong - It is most stunning and sublime areas which draws in vast number of guests
for movement in this nation. In 2013, there are just about 41.2 million individuals and in
2014, approx. 32.5 million explorers.
Provided table is presenting topmost tourism place as per information of a report which was
published in the year 2014:
Place
as
per
2014
Nation Places for
tourists
Visitors
number in
2014
Visitors
number in
2013
Visitors
number in
2011
Income generated by
Foreign tourists in 2016
1. France Nice
Lyon
Cannes
83750000 83650000 79,550,000 221.13 (US$bn)

Paris
Chamonix
2. United
States
Las
Vegas
Chicago
Los
Angeles
Seattle
New
York
74,850,000 70,050,000 62,350,000 1509.2 (US$bn)
3. Spain Seville
Valencia
Madrid
Majorca
Barcelona
65,050,000 60,705,000 56,705,000 177.2 (US$bn)
4. China Mekong
Guilin
Shanghai
Suzhou
Xi'an
55,650,000 55,505,000 57,620,000 1000.7 (US$bn)
5. Italy Milan
Pisa
Rome
Venice
Capri
48,603,000 47,705,000 46,100,200 207.6 (US$bn)
6. Turkey Antalya
Alanya
Ankara
Fethiye
39,800,200 37,806,000 29,320,000 95.8 (US$bn)

Bodrum
7. Germany Berlin
Cologne
Potsdam
Hamburg
Danube
33,020,000 31,505,000 28,460,000 60 (US$bn)
8. United
Kingdom
Skye
London
Bath
York
Loch
Ness
32,620,000 31,101,000 29,240,000 22.5 Billion pound
9. Russia Kazan
Sochi
Lake
Baikal
Moscow
Petergof
29,802,000 28,410,000 22,740,000 113.5(US$bn)
10. Mexico Cozumel
Tulum
Acapulco
Mexico
City
Chichen
Itza
29,105,000 24,203,000 23,450,000 165.9 (US$bn)
(Source: The World Travel & Tourism Council. 2017)
1.2 Analyse the statistics which determine tourist destination and future trends
Year Total Number of Expenditure Average Average International balance

visitors (million) (Billion) spends per
visit
cost of
nights per
stay
of cost (billion)
2003 24.15 € 14.25 €402 8.3 -€ 16.33
2004 27.23 € 25.23 € 423 8.2 -€ 13.63
2005 29.45 € 12.36 € 456 8.3 -€ 14.22
2006 25.25 € 52.32 € 500 7.2 -€ 14.56
2007 30.12 € 25.32 € 521 7.4 -€ 14.57
2008 31.36 € 52.23 € 563 7.3 -€ 20.32
2009 31.45 € 96.12 € 589 7.8 -€ 21.36
2010 33.25 € 12.23 € 601 7.7 -€ 22.36
2011 33.85 € 45.21 € 621 6.3 -€ 14.63
2012 34.12 € 52.21 € 632 6.5 -€ 15.69
2013 35.96 € 12.32 € 655 6.2 -€ 18.96
2014 38.87 € 45.23 € 687 6.8 -€ 20.58
As indicated by the investigation of most recent ten year patterns, it is apparent that in
these years there were extensive number of guests and it expands salary of the nation in viable
way (Buosi, Lima and Silva, 2017). The quantity of explorers in 2003 is 24.15 million and it
ceaselessly increment after that year. It is expressed that the two nations which are USA and
Australia assume top position in the market. The markets are estimated by their qualities and
improvement term which take position in universal business of tourism area. This will help in
estimating every developing business sector that gave best places to their guests in viable way. In
most recent 5 year, there was an increment in GDP rate by 10% which help in offering work to 4
million individuals in better way.

TASK 2
2.1 Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destination
Global Product Analyst spread their capacities and exercises for pulling in more guests towards
their office that assistance those in creating pay in extensive sum (Chen and Chen, 2017).
Tourist Destination London Rome
Cultural There are several places in
London that depicts about
their history and it is
considered as one of the most
beautiful scenario for visitors
and therefore they are also
interested to visit such places
along with their family and
friends.
This country is considered
as rich in their heritage and
is having various beautiful
places to visit as well and
thus they are having so
many visitors every year as
well. Their features are
only making them different
from other countries and
increasing their no. of
visitors. It is also famous
for many Historical
destinations.
Social The visitors of London are
playing an important role in
growing their economic life. It
has long history and dynamic
history and culture which
extended in everywhere
throughout the world. There
is mainstream goal where
individuals lean toward their
social esteems and
furthermore take after that
Rome is considered as that
country where each and
every company likes to
follow their culture which
is very impressive. They
are also connected with
their history very strongly
and thus people living there
know about the history of
Rome very well. Their
heritage places are being
preferred more to be visited
by people coming from

different countries.
Therefore, people can come
to visit Rome with their
family and friends.
Physical London is considered as one
of the most popular and most
liked destination of visitors to
visit. People love the
atmosphere there and along
with this, they are also having
various locations as well
where people can go and visit
and have fun with their family.
It was estimated that in 2015,
the no.. of visitors in London
was around 17,404,000 which
is a very huge no.
Travel and tourism
segment is developing
adjacently in Rome and
furthermore assume a vital
part in expanding financial
development of the nation.
There are numerous rich
royal residence and inward
or outer appearance are
recuperated in the last
sovereign occupant which
indicates appealing areas of
Rome.
2.2 Comparing features of developing and leading Tourist destinations
Tourist destination Leading destination UK Developing Destination China
Historical factors and cultural
values of UK
. There are so many beautiful
locations in UK which looks
even more beautiful at the time
of festivals so normally they
are having more no. of visitors
at the time of Christmas.
People comme their to witness
their celebration from closely
and know more about their
cultural and values which is
It has been observed that
from the past few years
tourism of China is being
increasing rapidly and the
main reason behind this s
their fast development in
various sectors so people have
curious and wants to visit the
places where all these
developments are being taken

followed their on priority
basis. It is also known that
there are so many museums
also located there which is
famous among the visitors list.
So, different types of people
come trio vist London so as to
visit places which they find
attractive there. The way of
life of joined kingdom is
celebrated for their music,
history, realities and
nourishment assortments in
suitable way.
place. So, as per the current
scenario, there are so many
people who have come to visit
China in the previous years
and because of this China has
become 4th largest country in
terms of visitors. There are
various locations also which is
world famous so if anyone d
planning to visit China then
they will be having so many
things to visit there.
Social feature The UK nation guarantees that
their guests needs and needs
should be fulfilled at given day
and age. Additionally nation
will gives exceptional
administrations in every
separate area.
The culture of china is totally
diverse in contrast to other
countries and they get attention
to their travellers for harmony,
peace and intermediation
features.
Physical aspect The physical aspect associated
with this destination is about
the material of clothes
available is very good and thus
whoever comes here to visit ;
definitely goes for shopping as
well. People sometimes carry
also various things from there.
Also Transportation facilities
It has been observed that
China has improved their
transportation facilities which
is helping them in attracting
large no. of tourists and are
also appealing them to visit
once again. This country is
already impressing people all
around tyhe world with its

and communication services of
London is also exemplary
which is a major benefit for
them.
technological developments
but it is also impressing the
visitors through their
hospitality features which
induces a person to com here
again.
TASK 3
3.1 Appeal of current leading tourist destination which developing tourist destination
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