1BUSINESS OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITYWhitsundays offers the delights of the adventures of Great Barrier Reef and plenty ofdiverse lifestyle experience for the tourists from all over the world. The islands of Whitsundaysare situated on the north of Brisbane, near the central coast of Queensland and near the centralarea of the Great Barrier Reef. Maximum number of islands has earned the National Park status.An excellent climate and natural wonders of the 74 islands provide the tourists a pamperedexperience of relaxation (Authority, G.B.R.M.P. 2016). On the Queensland coast, Whitsundaysoffers the perfect holiday destination. It also offers tourism services to the Great Barrier Reefthrough cruises, which has helped in the development of this region economically and culturally.The Great Barrier Reef is the most highlighted tourist attraction of Australia. It is natural wonderand has become the national symbol. The report will focus on the tourism of the Whitsundays islands, which revolves aroundthe Great Barrier Reef and various effects of the tourism activities on the economy and society.This online travel blog focuses on the impact of the tourism on the society, economy, politicalenvironment, legal aspects and technological development of the Whitsundays islands. The group of islands is a small part of the whole nation. The economy of the islands issolely dependent on the tourism industry, and the tourism revolves around the white sandbeaches and the Great Barrier Reef. Every year more than 7million tourists visit the islands forthe attraction of Great Barrier Reef. The Ngaro Sea Trail Great Walk offers a great view andadventures. The seaways and the shortwalks of this region are explored through cruise, yacht,kayaks, powerboats etc. (Hughes, Day and Brodie 2015). The area has developed economicallyafter the tourism flourished. The islands are rich in assets and the tourism industry capitalizedthose. The local hotel industry has developed, along with the restaurants, rental businesses ofcars, kayaks, yacht, boats etc., insurance business etc. Many new jobs have been created, new

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