Tourist Destination

This report analyzes the main tourist destinations and generators worldwide in terms of visitors and income generation. It also explores the cultural, social, and physical features of tourist destinations and compares the features of developing and leading tourist destinations. Additionally, it analyzes the issues that affect the popularity of tourist destinations.

Tourist Destination

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Analysing main tourist destinations and generators worldwide in terms of visitors and
income generation..................................................................................................................1
1.2 Analysing statistics for determining the tourism destination trends and future trends....3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destinations..............................4
2.2 Compare features of developing and leading tourist destinations....................................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
Covered in PPT.......................................................................................................................7
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Analyse the issues that affects the popularity of tourist destinations.............................12
4.2 Discuss the potentials for responsible tourism which enhance the host community at
worldwide tourist destination...............................................................................................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
The tourist attraction or destination is defined as the place where tourists visit. They are
attracted towards its inherent cultural values, historical significance, natural beauty and
amusement. This report is based on tourist destination of United Kingdom and Worldwide and
its aim is to analyse different places as well as various components that help in attracting number
of visitors (Ahmad, 2013). Virgin Holidays Limited as well as Trip Advisor are the largest tour
organisation or operators that provides various holiday packages to the tourists. They have
several branches at various countries. This report will explain regarding tourist destinations and
generators of the world for getting number of visitors as well as to generate incomes. It analyses
statistics for determining tourist destination and its trend in the future. There will explain about
cultural, social and physical features which appeal to tourists. In this compare various features
for developing and leading tourist destinations and its characteristics. It also will analyse issues
which affects on the popularity and discussion the potentials which enhance the host community
at worldwide tourist destination.
TASK 1
1.1 Analysing main tourist destinations and generators worldwide in terms of visitors and income
generation
Travel and tourism sector plays a vital role in generating income and for developing any
country because of its attractive places and beauty of nature which supports in attracting number
of visitors towards country. It is essential for generating revenues so that economic growth can
be increased. UK is focusing on developing as well as promoting its destinations at the global
level by offering better scheme and holiday packages to tourists. This country is growing fast and
increasing profits through travel and tourism sector with attracting more clients which support in
generating income (Armenski, 2011). Trip Advisor is one of the largest organisations that
provide various tour or holiday packages to clients at reasonable prices. As they offer better
accommodation facilities like hotel, restaurants, transportation facilities and many more for
satisfying visitors in effective manner.
London is a beautiful and attractive place in the UK which supports in attracting more
tourists for visiting purpose in an effective manner. It has the major impact on European market
as it helps in generating more revenues and contribute in economic growth so that country can
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develop. As per the data, it has been analysed that there are around 28.1 million tourists visiting
UK in a year. Therefore, European comes under top 10 tourist destination and got 6th position in
rank at global level (Beritelli, 2011). Due to changes in the environment as well as conditions
can be affects on the trends of market which can be found in the travel and tourism industry.
These all depends on the various factors of tourist destination and its features or characteristics.
The most popular tourist destinations are United Kingdom, United States, China, Italy,
Germany, France and Mexico, etc. All these are most famous places which support in improving
the economy of country, generating income and creating employment opportunities. Here are
some list of the positions of different countries as famous tourist destination that helps in
attracting tourists such as:
Ranking Nation Places for tourists Visitors number in
2014
Visitors number
in 2013
Amount
(USD
billion)
1. France The Louvre
Arc de Triomphe
Disney land
Eiffel tower,
75.9 million 76.8 million 46.3
2 USA New York, Walt
Disney world,
Central park, Las
Vegas strip, statue
of liberty, golden
gate bridge, Magic
kingdom
59.6 million 55 million 103.5
3 German
y
Eueropa park, Lake
constance,Neuschw
anstein castle,
Brandenburg gate.
26.9 million 24.2 million 34.7
4 UK Tower of London,
Big Ben,
28.1 million 28.2 million 30.4
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StonehengeBuckin
gham palace.
5 China Terracotta army,
Forbidden city,
Potala palace
Temple of heaven.
54 million 55.7 million 45.8
According to above table, it can be analysed that France is number one place where there
are maximum experience have maximum of tourists in comparison of other nations and the
reason behind it that is popularism of rich architecture and new current trends in fashion worlds
(Crouch, 2011).
1.2 Analysing statistics for determining the tourism destination trends and future trends
Tourism sector is growing fast in current scenario as there are various countries that focus
on increasing or promoting their destinations as well as places so that they can maximise
revenues or income for development. According to the above table, it can find that most famous
countries for visiting are China, France, Italy and UK which are considered as the most
responsible nations in sector of travel and tourism because of attractive, impressive and beautiful
destination or places which support in attracting a number of tourists towards country and
increasing foreign clients (Datzira, 2014). As per the current ideas and trends of the tourism
destination in the UK country, it can be assessed that there are various people who get interested
in roaming around regarding entire Europe of its uniqueness.
London is a beautiful city as there are various attractive places for visiting purpose and it
is famous for its monuments, nature of beauty, museum, parks, historical and cultural heritage
and cleanness, etc. that support in capturing the mind eyes of large audiences.
Here are some genuine reasons that bring more people so that they can maximise number of
tourists such as:
 Oxford university for educations purpose which is one of the most famous campus for
studies of management as MBA.
 Business expansions and joint venture with other foreign companies for generating
profits.
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 Historical monuments, museum and parks in London city.
The statistics describe that some reformation of trends for current and future is a major
reason behind growth or succeed of the UK country (Poluzzi, 2014). It can be seen that most of
foreign countries are attracted towards western culture, ideas and adoptions of unique or creative
themes. This can be understood by defining a table of famous or popularised places where
number of audiences visits and it support to increase economy as well as country's development.
There are table for better understanding which are highlighted the trend of tourist visit in
UK country. In this compare and provide ranking system about tourism destinations such as:
Rank City 2008 2009 2010 Total
1 London 14752 14210 14705 59010
2 Edinburgh 1190 1323 1314 5156
3 Manchester 890 812 799 3471
4 Birmingham 764 710 738 2911
5 Bristol 492 422 375 1759
TASK 2
2.1 Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destinations
In this task, the selected countries are London and Hong Kong for the purpose of tourist
destinations. In this included the cultural, social and physical features as well as advantages and
disadvantages of these places. It can be understood by evaluating of cultural, physical and social
features for both destinations which are as follows:
 Physical:- London city is known as very popular and famous place which is most
attracted in the whole European market because of educational facilities and different
destinations. In this, the major aspect of development is travel and tourism sector that
support in generating revenues or economic growth for developing country as well as
London city (DiPietro and Virgilio, 2012). There are huge people are leaving their own
home and preferring UK for the purpose of higher studies. The main reason of selecting
London city for educations purpose is that gaining knowledge and enhance personality
from there.
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On the other side Hong Kong which is very popular city of China as it is a financial hub
that contributes more developing the country. It also provide economical support to another
country. The most tourist destination place of this city is Disneyland which contain iconic park
with themed land including rides, wild animals, retails and entertainment centre, islands and
many more that attracts more youngsters and couples for visiting that places. Social: Travel and tourism sector if very playing crucial role that contributes more in
generating revenues or profits as well as provide employment opportunities to societal
people for their benefits. There are various benefits for students, person migrate etc. this
is not suitable for permanent job because changes can be occur here that spoil people's
life because of changes or uncertainty (Fourie, 2011). Therefore, tourism in London and
Hong Kong can become dispensable because of its social benefits such as sources of
peace , heritage and cultural that support in society development and reduce poverty by
effective job opportunities.
 Cultural: Every country have their different norms, culture, customs, values, beliefs,
rules as well as regulations which are followed by local people or community. Tourists
get attracted towards unique dressing sense, culture and languages etc. there are some
festivals that celebrate by both destinations such as
◦ Robin hood festival in Sherwood
◦ Hogmanay in Edinburgh
◦ Fowey and Polruraan regattas.
(Source:- Mid-Autumn Festival Hong Kong, 2016)
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Illustration 1: Mid-Autumn festival

2.2 Compare features of developing and leading tourist destinations
In this defined that there are various differences between developing as well as leading
destination. It can be consider as UK and Nepal country for comparison in better way. Both
destinations have different attractive places that support in attracting number of visitors and
increase demand in travel and tourism sector by providing better facilities as well as services in
appropriate manner (Santana, 2011). Here are some comparison which is based on environment
factors of every
and each country such as:
Basis United Kingdom Nepal
Social aspects In this, UK society is diversified
because people wants to get job here
so that number of audiences are living
and they have their different culture or
thoughts. There may find cross
culture.
This country is facing several types
of problems or issues regarding
poverty, unemployment and
fulfilment of basic needs etc. there
are no any diversified people or
society due to limited people.
Technological
aspects
This is developed country and there
can be found new ideas, latest
technologies and innovative items
which support to attracts tourists
towards country (Brouder, 2016).
Nepal is not developed as there are
no any advanced technologies.
They provide labour or manpower
rather than techniques or capital
intensive services.
Economical
features
UK has developed country so they can
provide best services to its visitors
which they never experience before.
This country is facing economical
crises so, there are poor conditions
of Nepal and they do not have
enough funds for tourist
development.
Legal aspects In this, safety and security can be
found as it is enrich with latest
equipments.
They do not have any latest
equipments as criminal activities
are higher in the Nepal.
Environment
aspects
UK country is facing several kinds of
problems regarding pollutions and
It is known as disaster prone area so
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increasing CO2 level but they are
considering some important aspects
for measuring to control.
less visitors prefers to go at there.
Physical aspects There are number of places in the UK
which helps in attracting more
visitors.
Nepal is beautiful place as some
famous destinations of this country
are Pokhara, Kathmandu etc.
Cultural aspects In this follow cross culture by people It is follows only one culture.
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TASK 4
4.1 Analyse the issues that affects the popularity of tourist destinations
Tourism sector is growing fast at global level because number of people are liking to visit at
various destinations (Bruwer and Joy, 2017). There are several places that helps in attracting
more tourists towards their beauty, popularity, uniqueness and history etc. here are some issues
defined that can affects on the popularity of tourist destinations and these are as follows: Economic impact: This is a major factor that can affects to the famous destinations
because approx. 80% of income level and tourism sector that based on airlines,
accommodation as hotels or motels and many more destination which helps in
developing UK economy and result is generated minimum revenues. Inclusive packages: Some Virgin group make high holidays packages and offers to
visitors that can affects on their behaviour of purchasing so they can reject that offer
due to high price and it affects on the business organisation. Increasing inflations rate: due to factors of inflations and deflations which as major
impact on the travel and tourism sector (Bruwer and Gross, 2016). It is depends on the
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environment changes such as micro and micro that can affect on the business.
 Terrorist attacks: This also another important factor as the instant military operations
as well as attacks in the UK create a danger threats that visitors attracts towards
destination places. For example, in the year of 2011 there were terrorist attacks that
affects on the arrival of travellers in the UK.
4.2 Discuss the potentials for responsible tourism which enhance the host community at
worldwide tourist destination
There are several factors that affects on the business and it has major impact in travel and
tourism sector. Therefore, it must be required to consider these forces and manage it in
appropriate manner so that those can be reduced and protected (Lee, 2016). It is an essential for
making effective destinations and in this involved political, economical, social and cultural
aspect. There should be proper contributions for developing the country as provide employment
opportunities for society development. Organisation can adopt suitable strategies for promoting
business at European market so that they can deal with environmental issues, eco tourism for
minimising factors.
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it has been concluded that tourist destinations are defined as the
place where numbers of visitors are visits that famous for impressive and uniqueness across the
globe. The purpose of this assignment is to defined that strengthen and importance of tourist
destination that helps in inviting huge audience towards country. London is very popular for
visiting purpose due to effective educations, business and entertainment etc.
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