Tourism & Information Systems Impact

This assignment delves into the intersection of tourism and information systems. It explores how advancements in technology impact tourism marketing strategies, particularly concerning the dissemination of information to potential travelers. Furthermore, it examines the role of information systems in preserving and promoting cultural heritage sites, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by this dynamic relationship.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1&1.2 Main tourists destinations and generators of the world and Statistics to determine
tourism destination trends...........................................................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Cultural, social and physical features of tourist destination.................................................3
2.2 Comparing features of developing and leading tourists destination.....................................4
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Comparing appeal of leading destination with current tourist destination...........................5
3.2 Characteristics of destination affecting the appeal of tourism..............................................6
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Analysing the issues affecting popularity of destination......................................................8
4.2 Potential responsible tourism to enhance the host community.............................................9
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Present report is prepared to elucidate different components related to the tourists'
destination. For the study, famous tourist destination UK is taken into accoun (Zainal, 2012).t.
Report throws light on the cultural, social and physical features of the destinations,
characteristics of destinations affecting the appeal to tourists and issues likely to affect the
popularity of destinations. It compares the main destinations of the world on the basis of the
number of visitors and income generation. It further throws light on the physical features of the
selected tourist destination and its comparision is made with that of Nepal. It also analyses the
issues affecting the popularity of the destination and the impact of the potential responsible
tourism to enhance the cooperation of the host community.
TASK 1
1.1 Main tourists destinations and generators of the world
In the recent time as per the trend it is found that tourism industry I expanding with the
very fast pace. This developed is due to the expansion in the offerings provided by the tourists'
destination. In that regard it is found with the consideration of different factors there are few
places accounted as the major tourists' destination in the world (Aschauer, 2010). They are
compared on the basis of number of visitors, spending of travellers on night and day basis. From
the empirical studies major tourist’s destinations are United Kingdom, France, Italy, Greece and
Turkey.
United Kingdom
Number of visitors: 36 Million in 2015
Income generations: $48 Billion
UK is one of the most popular country in the world due to various reasons associated
with it. Such asd the majestic and magnificent history attracts the visitors from around the world.
It creates the curiosity to explore the place in the significant manner. Further, from the statistics
it is found that people living at the place are investing lucrative amount of the transport facilities
and food and drinks at the place (Destination information management system for tourist, 2015).
High disposable income is the major cause of the high spending at the place.

France
Number of visitors: 90 Million in 2015
Income generations: $59 Billion
Tourism is accounting the major share in GDP of the country with around 90 Million
visitors at the place. The major attractions of the place are culinary and desserts for which the
place is renowned around the globe (Assaker, Vinzi and O’Connor, 2011). Further, the
monuments such as catholic and orhodox churches captures the attention of many. It is another
tourist destination that attracts large number of people who attracts towards country. It assesses
that 90 million visitors come to the country in 2015 to visit different places such as monuments,
gardens and seaside areas. While, the income generation is $59 Billion. Also, it can be assessed
that visitor number is increasing day by day.
Italy
Number of visitors: 50 Million in 2015
Income generations: $46 Billion
Famous for food and drinks, people living at the place heavy amounts on the industry.
There are major sections of the economy which is engaged in the occupation of food and
beverages. This is the major source of income such as different varieties and range of products
are offered by the place and is exported to the world.
Greece
Number of visitors: 30 Million in 2015
Income generations: EUR25 billion
Greece has been renowned around the world for many reasons such as its beauty and
sophistication. There was significant amount of visitors coming at the place but due to the recent
recession occurred it is found that it is devastate affected. In the tourism industry it is found that
major differences has been found in the number of visitors, income generations, popularity and
other aspects (Bajs, 2015).
Turkey
Number of visitors: 28 Million in 2015
Income generations: $45 Billion
Turkey with the 28 Million visitors and $45 Billion from it, it is found that there is wide
range of offerings at the place in the form of food and beverages, natural resources, historical

monuments and buildings and many others. Turkey is famous for the festivals and events occur
at the place in different art culture such as music, paintings, art and other sections. It can be
considered that tourism has now become the most profitable venture for countries as well as their
residents. It can be assessed that there are several countries who are investing huge capital in
such area in order to make them attractive. However, it helps in influencing tourists to visit the
country and enhance satisfaction. For instance, it is essential for government to improve the\ir
infrastructure, technology and other facilities so that low cost packages can be provided to
tourists.
1.2 Statistics to determine tourism destination trends
United Kingdom
Number of visitors: 36 Million in 2015
Income generations: $48 Billion
It is considered as one the main famous tourist destination that comprises of different
types of tourist attraction. It identifies number of arrivals as well as income generation from
number of tourists visiting the destination. It can be assessed that around 36 million tourists
visited in 2015 and income generation is $48 Billion.
Italy
Number of visitors: 50 Million in 2015
Income generations: $46 Billion
Greece
Number of visitors: 30 Million in 2015
Income generations: EUR25 billion
Turkey
Number of visitors: 28 Million in 2015
Income generations: $45 Billion
Turkey also expands its tourist’s size as it is increasing and reaching to 28 million visitors
and almost $45 Billion is generated from around the globe. It can be assessed that country offers
different range of offerings such as food, beverages and other resources. Also, tourists are
increasing day by day and thus it enhances the popularity of the country.

TEXT TABLE
Country Number of Visitors Income Generations
United Kingdom 36 Million in 2015 $48 Billion
France 90 Million in 2015 $59 Billion
Italy 50 Million in 2015 $46 Billion
Greece 30 Million in 2015 EUR25 billion
Turkey 28 Million in 2015 $45 Billion
Country Visitor
number
2013
Visitor
numbers
2014
2014/13 %
change
Income
Receipts
Top 5 source markets
and number in 2013/14
France 83,6 83,7 +0,1 1,245
US$
Billion
UK:
Germany:
China: Spain:
USA:
UK 32 Million 36.115 mill
ion
+4.115 US$7.6
trillion
France, Germany,
United States, Republic
of Ireland and Spain
Italy 45 Million 48.6
million
+3.6 €189.1
Billion
Germany, United States,
France, Uk and
Switzerland.
Greece 23 25 million +2 EUR
29.4 bn
Germany, UK, Bulgaria,
France, Russia.
Turkey 39,724,91
2
41,263,67
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[phone] TRY209
.6bn
Uk, France, Germany,
Italy
TASK 2
2.1 Cultural, social and physical features of tourist destination
Selected tourists' destination is the treasure trove of varied cultural, social and physical
features that attracts the large stream of travellers from around the world (Al-hagla, 2010).

Monuments and Museums: Signifying the majestic history of the place, there are vast number of
museums. These museums belong to different genre such as war history, art, jewellery, earth
science, geography and many others. With the beginning of growth of architecture in 18th to 20th
century during Industrial revolution, different archaeological masterpieces started creating.
Evidencing the traces of ancient and medieval history, there are many monuments, buildings and
old churches that are constructed at that duration (Ashworth and Larkham, 2013). Few of them
that capture the attention of people from around the globe are Lad in the Lane, The Old Crown,
Parish church, St Paul's square, Victoria Law courts and Council House.
Food, drink and music: Developed since the time of industrial revolution, UK has the large
wholesale food markets. These markets are known for selling fish, fresh fruits, meat, vegetables
and flowers to the nearby restaurants and retailers. It has been the recognised name in the field of
food and beverages. There are large number of food festivals and events occur every year. The
renowned industry started at the place is the Cadbury's chocolate. Apart from that the major
attractions of the place in the category are the Birmingham independent food fair. Other than
Cadbury's chocolate there are many food companies who are famous in the world such as HP
Sauce, Typhoo Tea and Bird's Custard.
Social features: UK is the renowned tourist destination visited by the large stream of people
from around the world in the significant manner. It is counted among the most often visited place
in the world. Being the treasure trove of different forms of offerings, it is among the most liked
tourist destination around the globe (Hoffman, 2006). Fundamentally Christianity is the largest
religion of the place but along with this there are considerable amounts of residents belonging to
communities such as Muslims, Sikh and Buddhists. There are significant impact seen on the
social features of the region. Such as it has led to the improvements in the standard of living of
the people along with rise in per capita income of the people. Along with this there are many
negative features encountered at the place such as over exploitation of the resources in different
forms leading it to making one of the most polluted city in the world. In that respect it is seen
that Government of the town and city are taking considerable amount of steps to make the place
sustainable and bring development and growth in that respect (Kratky, 2011).
Physical features: With the maritime climate, UK is having the pleasant climate that attracts the
range of tourists to visit. It has wide offerings with respect to the flora and fauna with the
existence of different types of species and types in all forms. The popular Forest of Arden is one

of the major attraction seeking to explore the diversity in the nation. Apart from the geographical
diversity and prominence, it is also the most developed city in the world in terms of
infrastructure. Inculcating the advancements in the technology in all forms the city has become
advanced in different sectors such as communication, transport, water and electricity. Such as it
is seen that it is the hub of all forms of transports such as canal, motorway and rail. Further, there
is high degree advancements found in other areas as well.
Text Table
Category Features (UK) Nepal
Cultural There are many monuments,
buildings and old churches that are
constructed at that duration. Few of
them that capture the attention of
people from around the globe are
Lad in the Lane, The Old Crown,
Parish church, St Paul's square,
Victoria Law courts and Council
House.
In Nepal there is the predominance
of the budhism culture with the
influence of Hinduism. The
tranquility of peace and calm attracts
people from different parts of the
world.
Social Markets are known for selling fish,
fresh fruits, meat, vegetables and
flowers to the nearby restaurants and
retailers Other than Cadbury's
chocolate there are many food
companies who are famous in the
world such as HP Sauce, Typhoo
Tea and Bird's Custard.
The people living at Nepal are
confined to the limited working and
practices and are less open to
modern culture.
Physical The popular Forest of Arden is one
of the major attraction seeking to
explore the diversity in the nation.
Apart from the geographical
diversity and prominence, it is also
the most developed city in the world
It has the range of advenrure sports
due to the presence of number of
rivers. Further it has different
options of sports like mountaneering
and forest safaries.

in terms of infrastructure. it is seen
that it is the hub of all forms of
transports such as canal, motorway
and rail. Further, there is high
degree advancements found in other
areas as well.
2.2 Comparing features of developing and leading tourists destination
Covered in PPT
TASK 3
3.1 Comparing appeal of leading destination with current tourist destination
Comparison is made between the appeal of the leading destination UK and the
developing destination Nepal. The comparison is made is different aspects which will enable to
derive the differences occur between them in different aspects and scenarios.
Popularity: In terms of popularity it is seen that the leading destinations are widely popular
among the people around the world due to wide range of factors affecting that such as
promotions, the quality of services available, the image created among the people and many
others. The most important factor contributing in creating the appeal that is popularity of place
are word to mouth promotion and involvement of different bodies associated with it. In contrast,
with it the developing destinations such as Nepal are less popular around the world that directly
affects the tourism growth and development (Dey and Sarma, 2010).
Number of visitors: There are wide difference seen in the number of visitors in both the places.
The leading destinations is visited by around 10 million people every year. It is the fourth largest
place visited in UK. Due to high popularity and range of products and services available at the
place to satiate the needs of many it is visited by such a significant number. In contrast, with it is
found that the developing destination due to the limited operations at the place is visited by only
8 lakh people in a year (Jun-yi, 2010). The huge difference in both the destinations accounts the
range existing in tourism.
Types of visitors: The appeal of place or destination is also derived from the type of visitors
coming at the place. Such as in this respect it is found that with the limited offerings the places
such as developing destinations Nepal have travellers visiting for recreation and leisure or for

any particular purpose with the high degree of homogeneity. On the other hand about the leading
destination it is found that UK has heterogeneity in the type of visitors at the place. It is due to
diversity in the purposes of the visits at the place. For instance visitors are coming to the place
for different reasons such as for recreation and leisure, education, business, medical tourism and
many other purposes (King and Prideaux, 2010).
Product life: Product life refers to the duration of time to which the offerings by the place accrue
results to the industry of the country. In that respect it is found that developing destinations such
as Nepal following Alternate tourism are focussing on the particular section like developing and
maintaining the monuments and inherited resources such as monuments and historical buildings.
Hence, it is stated that the product life is greater in range and duration. On the other hand, in the
context of leading destination it is found that product life of the offerings of the leading
destination is smaller in quantity. In that respect, it is inferred that it demands continuous
alterations and up gradation in the products and services offered by them to sustain in the market.
TEXT TABLE
Features UK Nepal
Popularity widely popular among the
people around the world due
to wide range of factors
affecting that such as
promotions, the quality of
services available
less popular around the world
that directly affects the tourism
growth and development
Number of visitors The leading destinations is
visited by around 10 million
people every year. It is the
fourth largest place visited in
UK
At the place is visited by only 8
lakh people in a year
Types of visitors UK has heterogeneity in the
type of visitors at the place. It
is due to diversity in the
purposes of the visits at the
Nepal have travellers visiting
for recreation and leisure or for
any particular purpose with the
high degree of homogeneity.

place.
Product life Product life of the offerings of
the leading destination is
smaller in quantity
Nepal following Alternate
tourism are focussing on the
particular section like
developing and maintaining the
monuments and inherited
resources such as monuments
and historical buildings.
3.2 Characteristics of destination affecting the appeal of tourism
There are range of characteristics that affect the appeal of the particular destination i.e.
Nepal.
Climate of the country- It is considered as one of the major thing that affects the people of the
country. It involves different rainfalls and natural attractive places that influences people to
spend their holidays in Nepal. The climate of the country is much friendly with the climate of the
country.
Natural things- It is another crucial feature that attracts large number of tourists, it is because
there are various people who visits Nepal because of its natural places. These are considered as
one of the main attraction of tourists.
Adventurous trips- It is considered as one of the main tourist places in order to attract tourists
towards adventurous trips. It also influences people towards such places and thus attracts tourists
towards Nepal.
Political characteristics: Political scenario of the country contributes significantly in creating the
appeal for the place. Such as with respect to UK it is seen that political authorities are largely
involved in the promotion of the places (Van, Slabbert and Saayman, 2011). They showcase the
offerings of Nepal in different forms as through issuing the products and services of the
destination in their official releases. Along with the political authorities of the nation are closely
associated with the advancements of tourism industry through making committees and
departments so that it can be improved with the adoption of proper planning and strategies.

Economic characteristics: Economic characteristics contribute significantly in creating the
appeal of Nepal to attract the large number of visitors at the place. Such as with the high
disposable income people have the tendency to visit more often at the place encouraging the
inbound and outbound tourism which affects the appeal in direct manner (Buda and McIntosh,
2013). Further, the national income of the country determines the growth and development of
different dimensions such as infrastructure like transportation, water supply, electricity,
education and health. All these factors contribute significantly such with the appropriateness and
excellence in this large number of people are attracted towards it such as in UK. In contrast, with
the comparatively lower quality leads to the deviation of tourists away from the destination.
Social characteristics: It refers to the type and structure of the population living at the place.
There are many aspects that affects the appeal such as the religion, quality of life, incidence of
disease, literacy levels and other related (Haddad and Teixeira, 2015). The advancements in the
technology has led the people to be acquainted with the wide range of information and
knowledge about the happenings in the world. Such as people living at the UK are more linked to
the use of high tech equipment’s and appliances. It enables the organisations working to promote
the place through leveraging internet and digital platform to connect with them and showcase
their offerings. In contrast, with it competitively less use of high technology in their day to day
working, Nepal is not connected with the World in more specified manner that hinders its growth
and development.
Physical characteristics: The physical characteristics of the place are major feature that attracts
the travellers from around the globe belonging to the different parts and countries. Physical
features refers to the climate, atmosphere, natural resources and beauty of the place and other
related. In that respect comparing both the destinations it is found that UK is having the maritime
climate that captures the attention of people (Jayawardena and et.al, 2013). Similarly, Nepal is
having cold climate with mild temperature throughout the year due to it location near the
mountain regions. Further along with this it is also concluded that the destinations such as Nepal
is having the wide range of offerings related to natural beauty and resources but the leading
destination lags behind in this aspect.

TASK 4
4.1 Analysing the issues affecting popularity of destination
There are large number of issues faced by a destination that has the direct or indirect
impact on the popularity of the place. The prominent issues associated with it are the natural
disasters, terrorism and global warming.
Natural disasters: The major issue faced by any destination is the natural disaster occurring at it.
The reason for being the major issue is its high impact-full and nature of unavoidable (Winiarski,
2005). There are many factors associated with it such as with the occurrence of any natural
disasters like earthquake, flood, tsunami at the coastal regions, the destination is harshly
affecting leading to the destruction of large amount of resources. It brings the loss in large
manner such as of human resource, property and popularity. Due the occurrence of such disasters
the people around the world deviate away from visiting the place. In this way tourism is largely
affected which accrue tremendous loss to it. For instance the destinations such as Nepal,
Indonesia were affected by earthquake and Tsunami respectively that has incurred large amount
of loss to them.
Terrorism: Terrorism is the term used in wider context. It refers to the illegal activities
performed by the people in order to harm the resources in the country with various means. This
is the major concern for all the countries around the world and for international organisation
working to bring peace and harmony as well. There are almost all the countries who are affected
by the terrorists activities (Zainal, 2012). Such as the incidence occurring at any place inhibit the
tourism activities and obstacle the growth and development. It creates the threat and terror
among the people which stops them to go at the place. In that respect different measures are
adopted by the national and international organisations.
Global warming and sustainability: It is the latest demand of the present orld to make the
working and activities sustainable in nature. In the present era of advancements of technology
and information, it is found that people are becoming more prone towards the activities using
high tech and latest technology in their operations. Along with this the extensive use of transport
and vehicles is seen with the significant amount of emission of harmful particles and radiations.
With this it is found that it threatens the atmosphere and creates the situation of global warming
at the place and country. In that respect with the adoption of different steps related to it such as
prohibiting the major use of transport and other appliances that affects the atmosphere in

negative manner (Pratt, 2010). Hence, different measures are being adopted by the countries to
bring sustainability in the working and operations.
4.2 Potential responsible tourism to enhance the host community
Responsible tourism refers to the procedure adopted to integrated the different
components associated with the tourism of the place into one form. There are different
approaches adopted for the practising of the concept. In the adoption of the tourist activities in
the place there are different organisations and groups functions together with their respective
working and task associated with them (Robertson, 2012). Such as government and legislative
organisations are entitled to ensure and increase the popularity of the nation around the world
with the effective showcasing of the offerings in appropriate manner. In that way it is linked with
the other parts. Also, it is responsible to bring awareness among the people about the safety and
preservation of the place. The other components such as private bodies like tour operators and
travel agencies are accruing the benefits to the nation in effectual manner through attractive
advertisements and teasure that showcase about the place and its offerings. Further it is found
that the components such as the non profit organisation and social workers who bring awareness
about the place and preservation of it in collaboration with the government and other legislative
bodies which support through funding and supervising. They are the major group having
significant share in the upbringing of the responsible tourism at the place. They educate and
bring awareness at different linked places such as educational institutes, corporate offices that
enables the people to make aware about the conservation of all the places that are inherited and
exhibited value of the nation which attracts visitors from around the world (Shin, 2012).
The lastly, one of the most crucial part of the section are the people associated with it
who play vital role in implementing responsible tourism that is through protecting the place.
CONCLUSION
The place is referred as the tourist destination when it is visited by the people more often
every year. These destinations escalate their inherited and exhibited cultural value. Endowed
with the range of offerings such as scenic beauty, historical places and monuments, activities for
leisure, amusement and adventure. The place with the availability of wide range of offerings
such as in the form of products and services. These products are the scenic beauty of the place in
the form of coastal places, beaches, mountains, valleys, gardens and others. It also includes the

inherited value of the nation in the form of historical monuments and buildings that makes the
people to explore about the history and significance of the place. These destinations are
associated with the range of components such as the factors affecting the popularity, the different
forms of attractions available to the nation, the global issues affecting tourism of the place and
many other related. From the study prepared on the selected leading destination UK and
developing destination Nepal, differences are concluded in the form of number of visitors,
popularity and many others.

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