Issues Impacting Travel and Tourism Globally

Running Head: Issues Impacting Travel and Tourism Globally
Issues Impacting Travel and Tourism
Globally

Issues Impacting Travel and Tourism Globally
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Safety and Security..........................................................................................................................3
Technology......................................................................................................................................4
Climatic Conditions.........................................................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................6
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Issues Impacting Travel and Tourism Globally
Introduction
The objective of this paper is to highlight the issues which are impacting the travel and tourism
industry However, the industry has seen a number of changes due to a variety of issues. The
issues pertaining are technology, and technological advancements, it has also been noted that
there is an increased criminal activity against the tourists and terrorism, the economic conditions
also impact the tourism of a country such as the value of currency, exchange rates. However,
availability of transportation, communication and changes in weather conditions are some other
issues being studied from the review.
Safety and Security
Security is a tool for the individual’s safety in the given environment against any human or non-
human threat. In the current scenario the level of tourism is increasing globally, with the high
stress and long working hours, every individual looks for travelling at far off places away from
daily hassles. However, with the increase in tourism the safety and security of the tourist are also
increasing, which is becoming an issue and vital point of discussion among the local government
along with the complete industry. For example, the 9/11 attack is still in the memory of the
people, after which the level of security has been made more secure and tight internationally.
The different countries practice different frisking procedures according to their need and culture
(Giap, Gopalan, & Ye, 2016).
According to a report after the Hurghada attack, the tourist travelling to Egypt has reduced by
around 37.8%. After which the country has started promoting the tourism along with the
measures they are now using to safeguard the tourist and people residing in the country (Marwa,
2016.) According to the Guardian, After the attacks in London and Manchester, the UK is
attracting less tourists. However, apart from the fact that there is still a terror of attacks, the
countries globally are planning and fighting against it, and flourishing again with tourists. The
local and the state government are making plans and implementing them in order to attract
tourism back to the city, the review puts forward that 53 Students from Germany travelled to
London post attack, out of them only one student dropped out, believing this can happen
anywhere. Despite this, the government and the industry people must keep working on better
security and safety measures (Angela & Sarah, 2017).
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