Components of Travel and Tourism Industry

This assignment delves into the essential components that constitute the travel and tourism industry. It examines various sectors such as accommodation, travel agents, tour operators, visitor attractions, and tourism development authorities. The focus is on understanding the interconnected nature of these elements and their contributions to the overall tourism ecosystem.

TRAVEL AND TOURISM
SECTOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1 UNDERSTANDING HISTORY AND STRUCTURE OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM
SECTOR .........................................................................................................................................3
a) Key historical developments in travel and tourism.................................................................3
b) Overview of the structure of travel and tourism sector in London..........................................4
TASK 2 UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL
GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES ON TRAVEL AND TOURISM
SECTOR..........................................................................................................................................5
a) Analysis of functions of government, government sponsored bodies and international
agencies in the development of travel and tourism sector...........................................................5
b) Explaining the ways in which local and national policy influences the success of the
particular sector............................................................................................................................7
c) Manner in which implications of political change affects the travel and tourism sector........8
TASK 3 UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND ON THE Travel
AND TOURISM SECTOR .............................................................................................................9
a) Factors that are likely to affects the demand for travel and tourism........................................9
b) Ways in which supply has changed to meet the effects of demand in London.....................10
TASK 4 UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACTS OF TOURISM...................................................11
a) Evaluating the main positive and negative impacts of tourism.............................................11
b) Different strategies for minimizing negative impacts and maximizing the positive impacts
of tourism in the country............................................................................................................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................15
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INTRODUCTION
In the present era travel and tourism industry is regarded as one of the fastest growing
sector. It is one of the potential sector of the globe. Further the particular sector is attaining high
growth rate and is facing greater competition. The sector has greater number of benefits for the
individuals in relation with the opportunities of employment with the aim to attain set targets in
an effective manner (Hall and Clayton, 2009). This is considered as the major income source that
is generating income within the economy. In the present era traveling is not just limited towards
recreation and leisure purpose but it also assist the people in gaining education, knowledge,
business activities and factors relating with health. There is greater development in tourism
activities like adventure as well as eco- tourism. This acts as an aid in attracting people from
across the globe. In the present report travel and tourism sector has been discussed with respect
to London. The study makes investigation of development in tourism. Further it entails to make
analysis of the effects of demand and supply on travel and tourism sector. In addition to this it
covers the positive as well as negative impact of tourism.
TASK 1 UNDERSTANDING HISTORY AND STRUCTURE OF TRAVEL
AND TOURISM SECTOR
a) Key historical developments in travel and tourism
Travel and tourism sector has become one of the major factor that results in bringing
economic development within the nation. UK is regarded as one of the famous tourist destination
across the globe as it is able to persuade more than 30 million visitors each year. The spirited
culture as well as amazing monuments are major attractions for the individuals from various
countries across the globe. The travel and tourism sector history in UK started with the primitive
era wherein the concept related with traveling from one destination to another was not common
(Korstanje and George, 2012). One of the only reason for traveling was towards visiting hold
places. In the present era traveling is being carried out for the purpose of leisure or certain
commercial reason. At the time of primitive era the major reason of travel was associated with
one thing that is towards visiting religious places. With the passage of time the concept of travel
and tourism began to change. It has been determined that between the year 1660 to 1840 the
individual had started traveling for other reason apart from religious purpose. It was the time
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wherein the grand tour was organized within the market for the individuals who belongs to
higher income group. The sponsorship of the tour was being done by several parties and the tour
came out to be a greater success. Main objective of the particular tour was to increase awareness
among the people regarding the lifestyle as well as culture that exists in other cities, countries
and areas.
The industrial revolution was regarded as transformation period within the whole travel
and tourism sector in UK. This was in the period of 18th as well as 19th century. In this greater
number of changes took place within the sector. In addition to this organizations like Thomas
cook as well as Cox and Kings came into existence in the particular era only. Several new
tourism destinations were devised and there was increase in number of visitors in UK. The
concept relating with tour package was developed in this year as well. Later in the year 1969 first
legislation came into existence relating with travel and tourism sector (Lashley, 2007). Gradually
the concept related with experiencing travel relating services and visiting the destination began
to increase. With respect to society, it can be determined that perception of individuals within
market has altered and they have begin to visit other nations for viewing their culture,
destinations and other factors. Prior to the occurrence of 20th century several developments in
relation to the infrastructure has taken place wherein the facilities like road and transportation
were devised for certain destinations. In case of both natural as well as man made destination
such developments have emerged. In 20th century introduction of technology was done in travel
and tourism sector wherein certain organization begin to provide some of tour and travel services
online. Apart from this, several factors are being present which have lead to development in
travel and tourism sector. Further, technological advancement is one of the major factor where
the overall development taking place has supported in delivering good quality services to the
customers which is above their expectations and in turn has acted as development tool for the
entire sector. Further, change in overall taste and requirement of target market has also lead to
development in the entire sector. Due to rise in demand for new type of services travel and
tourism businesses have to modify their service range and this has lead to betterment of the entire
sector. Moreover, overall development is taking place at faster pace and this has allowed in
earning higher profits.
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b) Overview of the structure of travel and tourism sector in London
The travel and tourism sector within UK is comprised of six major components. This
includes accommodation, travel agents, tour operators, visitors attraction, tourism development
authority and visitors attraction. In relation to visitors attraction it can said that such destinations
can be either man made or developed in natural manner. For instance, Blackpool beach as well as
Lake District are regarded as certain renowned natural attraction for visitors. On the other hand
man made attractions like Alton towers is considered one of the best example related with
visitors attraction.
Another component related with travel and tourism sector of UK is transportation that has
crucial role in the development and growth of the particular sector. Moreover suitable facilities
of transportation has made easier for tourists to visit particular destination. Rail, air, sea and road
are considered as the major sources for transportation in UK. For instance in UK proper
transportation facilities are being present where people can easily travel from one place to
another through rail network etc
Following this another component of travel and tourism sector is accommodation this
involves several types of hotels and other providers of service. Along with this there are tour
operations whose aim is to produce and make sales of tour packages that relates with several
destinations (Manente, 2000). Many hotels which are luxurious are being present within UK and
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Components of travel
and tourism
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Travel
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Tour
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Visitor
attraction
Tourism
developmen
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Visitors
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they are indulged into practices of delivering proper services to the customers as per their
convenience. Due to this basic reason it is also crucial component in travel and tourism sector.
Travel agents are regarded as one of the crucial part of travel and tourism sector as they
are link among tour operators as well as general public. Many travel agents are working in UK
where they are indulged into practices of delivering different type of services to local resident or
other type of individuals arriving from other nation. They provide assistance by planning
holidays and offering different type of attractive offers which suits with the requirement of target
market. Lastly this industry is comprised of tourism development wherein there are several
regulatory bodies who perform with the aim to take care of practices as well as activities that
relates with travel and tourism in UK. It is essential to integrate all such components so as to
attain success by this industry. It can be demonstrated that all such share interdependent
association with one another. For example, in case visitors attractions are devised in appropriate
manner but facilities relating with transportation are not effective then tourist cannot get attracted
in an effective manner towards a particular destination. The similar thing is associated with other
components of travel and tourism sector (Stone, 2013). For the purpose earning higher revenue
and growth rate all the components stated are needed within the structure in order to increase
effectiveness. Development authority needs to take care of all the facts that laws and regulations
devised for travel and tourism needs to be complied with strictly. There are several public and
private organizations that operates in this industry of UK. Further the regulatory authorities
needs to make sure that policy related with fair practices and charges are adopted by all such
organizations. Several types of services that is offered by UK directly affects sales and
profitability relating with travel and tourism in future.
TASK 2 UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF LOCAL AND
NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES ON
TRAVEL AND TOURISM SECTOR
a) Analysis of functions of government, government sponsored bodies and international agencies
in the development of travel and tourism sector
The major role of government, sponsored bodies and international agencies within travel
and tourism in UK is to ensure that all the regulations as well as policies that are developed for
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Travel and tourism are being strictly complied with or not. Management as well as marketing of
travel and tourism sector are regarded as two functions of regulatory authority which are devised
at local, regional as well as national levels. In the recent time there are several destinations
devised in London and such destinations are taken care by the bodies at regional, local and
national levels. Such bodies demonstrates the report of revenues earned as well as expenses
made by travel and tourism sector of London. Such further acts as an aid in determining the
growth rate as well as overall profits gained by industry in a specific year. On the other hand
there are various international agencies like World Tourism Organization, International Air
Transportation, Civil Aviation organization and United Nations etc. The major function of World
Tourism organization is towards promoting responsible, sustainable and universally acceptable
tourism (Theobald, 2013). Main function of government in travel and tourism sector of UK is to
develop various types of policies along with laws so that tourism activities can be developed up
to the extent. Further, on regular basis different type of policies are introduced so that businesses
operating in this sector can be safeguarded and they are efficiently meet with the requirement of
target market. Moreover, introduction of large number of policies has acted as development tool
for the entire sector where businesses can operate efficiently.
Along with this it lays emphasis over both environmental sustainability as well as growth
of economy. In contrast to this Civil Aviation organization has major function in planning and
developing international air transportation. Such organization ensures that air transport has focus
over both growth and safety of passengers. United Nations plays significant role in travel and
tourism sector as such it is dealing with the creation of rules, policies plans of the sector. Every
organization which is operating under travel and tourism needs to comply with such policies as
well as rules. All such regulatory authority has direct association with government. It can be
stated that major government and other bodies functions is to make sure that customers must not
get exploited in travel and tourism sector. In UK there is presence of various departments such as
for Culture, Media as well as Sport which keeps monitoring on the activities of tourism. In this
relation authorities assist in management of functions at three varied levels which includes
regional, national and local level (Mintzberg, Ahlstrand and Lampel, 2005). There is presence of
various strategies devised by government in UK like Visit Britain, Visit Wales and Visit
Scotland so as to promote tourism activities within the nation. Government sponsored bodies
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within UK are also present whose main motive behind existence is to promote tourism within the
nation and providing funds for different type of development activities. It directly provides
benefit to the businesses operating in travel and tourism sector and they can easily work
efficiently. Moreover, the kind of financial support provided is also favourable and due to this
reason it can be stated that sponsored bodies are working in favour of travel and tourism sector.
With the formulation of several policies as well as regulations assistance is offered
towards management of suitable coordination between private and public bodies that assist in
attracting travellers from across the world. Therefore government within UK has devised several
Tourist Information Centres in local council in order to assist towards offering several
information to visitors like promotional brochures, accommodation, sports and club centres,
theatres, museums and art galleries etc. There is presence of another government agency that is
UNWTO that has responsibility of economic growth as well as development of travel and
tourism business within the nation. Moreover The World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) is
considered as the most critical firm that is linked with travel and tourism sector. All such firms
assist in offering suitable travel services to customers and results in satisfaction of their
requirements (Page, 2011). WTTC assist in increasing greater awareness in customers with
respect to travel and tourism. Further it is regarded as one of the world largest industry that offer
277 million jobs and generated 9.8 of the world's GDP. International agencies are also working
in favour of travel and tourism sector where famous organizations such as WTO, international air
transport association, world travel and tourism council are working in development of this sector.
Further, they are working in different areas such as enhancing trade between two countries,
developing policies in different areas such as aviation etc. Their main reason behind occurrence
is to work in favour of entire sector and this has contributed in the growth of the economy.
b) Explaining the ways in which local and national policy influences the success of the particular
sector
It has been presented that national as well as local policies have greater influence on the
activities as well as travel and tourism sector. Several times this type of policies are devised with
the aim to eliminate exploitation of customers, fair competition among firms that are carrying out
operations in travel and tourism sector within UK. The focus of local policies that is devised in
UK is on prevention of environment while the national policies deals with the problems relates
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with decrease in number of tourist, less revenues etc (Palhares, 2012). This type of policies have
positive as well as negative impact on the success of travel and tourism sector in UK. In relation
of negative impact such policies exert pressure over all the firms that are operating in this sector
towards making use of greater sustainable practices and take care of environment. In the recent
time the activities related with travel and tourism has negative impact over society as well as
environment. National economic policy plays most crucial role in the development of any
specific sector. It takes into consideration large number of variables such as sustainable
economic growth. Low inflation, stable exchange rate along with low government borrowing. In
short, it becomes easy to work for the development of any specific sector. The national economic
policy of UK has played major role in development of travel and tourism sector. Further, it has
reduced unemployment rate where large number of people are provided job opportunities easily
and as per their need.
In order to develop tourist destination greater focus is towards cutting of tress and
destruction of wildlife. The increasing usage of adventurous as well as wildlife tours has become
major threat for the environment. All the organizations that operates in travel and tourism
industry needs to ensure that practices and activities must not possess any type of adverse impact
over society and environment (Teng, 2011). Moreover both the policies devised at national and
local level promotes firms to reduce adverse influence over environment. Such has enhanced the
cost as well as efforts of the organization as they need to make adoption of more sustainable
practices. Firms within travel and tourism sector in UK needs to become aware of fact that
sustainable practices increase issues in shorter time span but they have benefits in long run. With
the adoption of such kind of practices the organization would be able to increase satisfaction in
the individuals existing in the market. Along with this they might begin to feel that organization
are taking care of the environment as well as society. Thus it can be said that national and local
policies possess both negative as well as positive impact over success of business within travel
and tourism sector in UK.
c) Manner in which implications of political change affects the travel and tourism sector
Any type of changes with the political environment of nation directly affects the travel
and tourism sector. It can be presented that there is serious influence of the political changes as
they directly leads to enhancing the threats relating with fear and safety. The implications of the
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political changes on UK and along with three varied countries have been enumerated in the
manner stated as under: UK: The political parties have greater impact on the travel and tourism sector to a
significant level. In positive sense it can be demonstrated that the sector has got immense
amount of support from the regulatory authority (Vivanco, 2001). In contrast to this the
sales as well as profitability has reduced due to terrorist attacks as well as instability. For
instance if government of UK has introduced any safety and security policy then it is
necessary for entire sector to comply with such policies. Further, proper safety
environment has to be provided to the customers. India: The changes political factors to a significant level influenced India in positive
aspect. Moreover political parties within the country has always supported the growth as
well as development of tourism. Several new destinations have been devised and travel
and tourism sector has grown at an increasing rate. For instance if government of India
has allocated funds for development of tourism and policy has been introduced in relation
with same. So, this policy affects operations of entire sector where it leads to higher
development. China: The travel and tourism sector of China is greatly influenced by the political
changes. At present the political parties are exerting pressure over businesses within
travel and tourism sector to make utilization sustainable practices. This results in
lowering down the sales as well as profitability of the whole industry.
 Thailand: In the recent time the protest against the political parties has lead to creation of
greater loss of the tourism funds. The political instability within the country results in
decreasing the number of tourists. One of the major reason beside such is the political
unrest that forces the individuals to think many times before visiting any particular
nation.
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TASK 3 UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND
ON THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM SECTOR
a) Factors that are likely to affects the demand for travel and tourism
Based on the below listed factors there is a direct or indirect impact on tourism in the
country. These factors have been discussed below.
Technology: It is very important for the tourism company to have technological advancements
so that they keep themselves updated every time. For example if a tourism company in UK uses
the most advanced technologies in maintaining effective communication then automatically more
and more people will become aware about the tourism facilities available in UK. Thomas Cook
tourism company uses various portals and online websites so that they are able to raise their
demands in market effectively. For instance if advancement in level of technology takes place
then it can surely enhance demand for travel and tourism where more comfort along with
convenience can be provided to target market which is also fruitful for entire sector.
Emerging economy: The economic conditions of countries also plays a major role in attracting
various customers and tourist in their country. For example if tourists arrive in countries with
low economy then will not receive effective hospitality services from them. Hence economy also
influences travel and tourism sector throughout the world (Xin and Chan, 2014). As UK is
consistently growing with pace of time the travel and tourism business has also flourished to
great heights. Thomas Cook travel company is successfully providing various services to all the
tourists in the world.
Political stability: It is generally seen that number of tourist is greatly influenced by the political
stability maintained by the country. More and more tourist gets attracted if proper politics is
maintained politics is not maintained then it can lead to disturbances that is not beneficial for
travelers and tourists. As UK has maintained effective political stability from the very beginning
this has increased the number of tourist in the country every year. For instance if government has
introduced same law in relation with protection of natural places then it can enhance demand for
tourism services.
Interest rates: Interest rates in any country should be maintained according to the economical
background of the country. If a country with low economic condition have high interest rates
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then it will have negative impact on growth and development in all the sectors (Blanke and
Chiesa, 2013). Contrary to this low interest rates will attract more tourist so that tourism sector
can increase and widen its growth and development effectively.
Disposable income: This can be defined as the income which is left with a person after reducing
down all the expenses and tax on various commodities. If the disposable income is high then a
person is likely to invest more in the travel and tourism sector so that he/she is able to enjoy
more and more activities related to tourism. On other hand if the disposable income is low a
tourist will spend less money which will certainly have negative consequences on travel and
tourism sector.
b) Ways in which supply has changed to meet the effects of demand in London
The effects of demand can be lowered down through the assistance of alterations within
supply. UK is regarded as one of the major renowned destination around the globe. Moreover
there are various individuals who visit the nation. It is being observed that several factors affects
the demand of tourism services of the nation. The influence of the demand can be meet through
the assistance of certain changes within the supply that have been enumerated in the manner
stated as under: Tour operators: Greater number of tour operators also accomplish the influence the
demand of travel and tourism industry. It is being demonstrated that when number of tour
operators is lower than they do not have the ability to increase awareness regarding their
products and services among greater number of individuals (Cazcarro, Hoekstra and
Chóliz, 2014). In contrast to this large tour operators leads to generation of higher supply
of services in relation to travel and tourism. Accommodation: The visitors within UK are belonging to three major groups that
includes higher income, lower income as well as middle income. Moreover tourist of
higher income group are likely to take accommodation within luxury as well as five star
hotels. However lower income group looks for the hotels that are low budget and can be
afforded. When there is lower demand lower discounts are offered with respect to
accommodation so that greater number of tourism services can be offered to the
individuals.
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 Quality: Product and service quality is referred to as the one that is important thing for
every business as well as each industry. Supply of appropriate quality of services assist
organization like Thomas Cook in earning greater amount of sales as well as profitability
even in situation when the demand is lower. The organizations that operates in travel and
tourism sector within UK needs to take care of the fact that is attached with delivering
quality services to the individuals. This can be done through the assisting of establishing
quality standards at each and every operational level. Range of facilities: The firms that are carrying out operations in travel and tourism sector
in UK are required to be aware of fact that wide range of products and services which
relates with tourism are significant (Choi and Sirakaya, 2006). Moreover it can stated
that apart from offering lesser number of services firm like Thomas Cook can tends to
offer wide range of services. Sustainability: In the present era the usage of sustainable practices in firms within travel
and tourism sector in UK is increasing to a greater extent. There are greater number of
organizations that are making efforts towards lowering down the influence of their
operations as well as activities on the environment as well as society (Hall, 2011). This
has lead to enhancing the supply of the services which relates with travel and tourism.
This can be through development of sense of satisfaction in the customers to a greater
extent.
 Seasonality: Supply of services to a significant extent is dependent on seasonality. This is
because it is determined that in summers water sports, ice tracking and certain other
activities are generally preferred by the visitors.
TASK 4 UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACTS OF TOURISM
a) Evaluating the main positive and negative impacts of tourism
Tourism sector has been considered as one of the most potential industry across the
globe. London is one of the major as well as popular tourist destination within UK. There is
presence of several type of positive as well as negative impact of tourism on the economy,
society as well as environment. Such impacts have been enumerated in the manner stated as
under:
Positive impact
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Direct and indirect income: Tourism within London is regarded as one of the crucial and most
significant source that assist in generation of income. The tourists make payment of money with
respect to foreign exchange that enhances the income. Moreover it can said that there are several
type of activities and other tasks that are being provided to the tourists. Against such services
money is charged that is regarded as income.
Employment: The tourism within London assist in developing the society as it offers direct and
indirect employment to wide number of individuals. The activities that includes sky diving and
water sports offers opportunities for employment to greater number of people within London.
Along within this indirect employment is also being offered to the individuals through the
assistance of tourism (Kilkenny, 2009). For instance, direct employment is of the individuals
who is offering water sports services. However indirect employment is of those that deals with
repairing as well as maintenance of boats as well as jets that are used in water sports.
Contribution in the gross national product: Gross national product is referred to as the value of
the products as well as services that are offered by a country in a particular year. The particular
rate of GNP reflects higher rate of economic growth. Increase in tourist within London would
enhance the sales of the services within the country. This thereby in turn would assist in
enhancing the overall GNP of the country.
Creation of the foreign exchange: Tourism is effective in assisting the economic development
through generation more and more foreign exchange. When tourist visit London which is the
most renowned destination within UK he/ she brings the foreign exchange within the country.
Along with this greater number of tourist present more amount of foreign currency that has direct
impact on the economic development of the nation.
Conserving and improvement of the natural regions: The concept of the tourism results in
prevention of the environment as it has objective towards protecting and improving the natural
areas. This is majorly because of tourism that several natural areas as well as beaches with
London are conserved as well as prevented (Lee and Chang, 2008). If the tourism was not
developed in such place then beaches as well as natural places would have been exploited by the
acts of human beings.
Cross cultural exchange: Tourism takes place when the individual from one location moves to
another country. When people from several location visit London then they bring the culture as
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well as values that are being possessed by them. Thus the local individuals are able to gain
awareness and attain education with respect to the culture and values that prevails in other
countries. This is considered beneficial as it can bring development in the society to a greater
extent.
Negative impact
Pollution as well as damage to natural resources: Certain negative impact that tourism has over
the environment is that it results in increasing pollution and also it causes damage to the natural
resources. Greater number of tourist implies that more number of flights that has greater impact
on the environment. This is in terms that it leads to amount of overall level of pollution. It is
required for parties associated with travel and tourism to take corrective actions for reducing
pollution and some correction actions can be taken for safeguarding natural resources. So, this
can surely produce favourable results for the entire nation.
Loss of amenity as well as increase in crimes: There is adverse impact on tourism over the
society as well. This is in terms that it leads to destruction of attractiveness of the region of the
local people (Giaoutzi and Nijkamp, 2013). In addition to this it also increases the rate of crime
within the nation.
Seasonality: Tourism is considered as season and thus it can be said that all the employment as
well as income that is being generated by the particular sector is not permanent and it is seasonal.
Thus people remains employed during off seasons that reduces the overall economic
development of the nation. It is necessary that individuals living in the society may get jobs
throughout the year and in case if it is possible then economic development can surely take place
at faster pace and in turn negative impact can be reduced to extent.
b) Different strategies for minimizing negative impacts and maximizing the positive impacts of
tourism in the country
Strategies for minimizing negative impact
It involves different strategies in order to minimize the negative impact such as-
 Planning and controlling- It is essential for business to carry out effective planning and
controlling in order to lower down the negative impact of tourism. Therefore, it is
essential for firm to develop appropriate action plan and proper controlling strategies that
can minimize pollution, crime rate and seasonal employment can be overcome easily.
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 Visitors and traffic management- Further, it helps in making the whole year as tourist
season and managing the traffic by providing them best quality services. It is essential for
firm to manage the traffic during off season by introducing other attractive activities in
relation to enhance the tourist demand (Tour Operators, 2014). In regard to manage such
traffic it helps in lowering down the negative impact laid upon tourism. Sustainable tourism- It is another way to deal with the tourism industry and minimize
the negative impact by adopting different methods of sustainable tourism that affects the
operations by performing different tasks and negatively affects the society and
environment. For instance in case if sustainable tourism is being promoted then it can
surely attract demand for tourism within UK and in turn more customers can be attracted
as this tourism is contributing in favor of nature.
Ways to maximize positive impacts
 Improving tourism income in public projects- It involves income and revenue that is
received from tourism and thus invest the income obtained from tourism in public
projects. It will directly results into the development of economic and society.
 Regulating jobs at all the levels- It assesses that government and other regulatory bodies
that helps in integrating with each other and develop provision that helps in providing job
to local people at all the levels (Lashley, 2007). Such type of provision that helps in
improving the standard of living and income level of people who are living in nearby
areas of tourism destination,
 Staff training, development and education- It is another positive way that helps in
maximizing the impact of tourism with the assistance of staff training and making them
skilled to handle tourists (Hall and Clayton, 2009). Training is the best way through
which individual can enhance their skills and capabilities in order to minimize the
negative effect. Thus, it helps in developing the employment opportunities in market and
enhance social development in the country. For instance in case if training and
development is provided to the staff members then positive impact can be increased up to
extent. This will support in sharing useful information about tourism in between different
type of individuals.
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CONCLUSION
It can be concluded from the study that tourism is very important for the growth as well
as success of any country. The structure of travel and tourism industry within UK is comprised
of size of major components that are interrelated and interdependent one one another.
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