Comparative Analysis of Tourism Destinations in France and Spain

This document provides a comparative analysis of tourism destinations in France and Spain. It includes information on the global region with the strongest growth in terms of tourist numbers and income generated, as well as the latest tourist arrival information and income generated by tourists in the identified region. The document also examines the TTI competitive index rankings and key strengths of the two destinations. Additionally, it explores the geographical attractiveness, key tourism products, and accessibility of the destinations. The document concludes with a comparison of the destinations' success over a 5-year period in terms of tourism offer.

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1) With reference to UNWTO Tourism Highlights 2018 and 2019, identify the global region
with the strongest growth in terms of tourist numbers and income generated by tourists. (5%).3
2) Within the identified region choose any 2 tourism destinations (provide the latest tourists
arrival information, and income generated by tourists). Reference your findings (5%).............3
3) Looking at the TTI competitive index how do the two destinations rank? What are their key
strengths? (5%)............................................................................................................................3
With reference to your chosen countries conduct the following comparative analysis...............4
Investigate the accessibility and connectivity of the destinations. Reference your findings (250
words) (10%)...............................................................................................................................5
Overall what can the destinations offer and what typology of tourist would they offer it to?
(For example adventure tourism to millennial tourists) Reference your findings (300 words)
(20%)............................................................................................................................................6
Conclusion:......................................................................................................................................7
Which destination is more successful over a 5 year period in terms of tourism offer and why?
Justify your response (300 words) (15%)....................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

1) With reference to UNWTO Tourism Highlights 2018 and 2019, identify the global region
with the strongest growth in terms of tourist numbers and income generated by tourists.
(5%)
Region: (please specify)
According to UNWTO tourism
France global region is
increasing its growth rate in terms
of number of tourists and income
generation.
2017-2018 2018-
2019
Number of Arrivals
89.4 millions
Income generated by
tourists:
77.7 billion euros
Arrivals:
80. 3 million
Income generated by
tourists:
70.8 billion
2) Within the identified region choose any 2 tourism destinations (provide the latest tourists
arrival information, and income generated by tourists). Reference your findings (5%)
Destination 1.(please specify)
France ranks on first position
as it is most visited place due
to tourist attraction spots
(Bach,Thiemann,and Zucco,
2015).
Destination 2.(please specify)
Spain ranks on second position
for its tourist attraction spots
Number of Tourist arrivals:
89.4 million
82.8 million
Income generated by tourists
77.7 billion euro
69.99 billion euro
3) Looking at the TTI competitive index how do the two destinations rank? What are their key
strengths? (5%)
Destination 1- Paris, France
Key strengths:
1. Eiffel Tower as the most popular destination
in Paris.
2. The place is hub of culture, architecture, food
and the city of fashion.
3. Old World Charm (Bach,Thiemann,and
Zucco, 2015).
4. Historical Monuments and Museums.
5. Beautiful infrastructures and river banks.
Destination2: Madrid, Spain.
Key strengths:
1. The Capital city of Spain
2. Popular for best nightlife
3. Europe’s most cosmopolitan city.
4. The Royal palace.
5. San Miguel Market which is most popular
place at the destination.
With reference to your chosen countries conduct the following comparative analysis.
Compare and contrast the 2 chosen destinations to examine:

 Their geographical attractiveness (250 words) (10%)
What can the destinations offer in terms of
tourism? Look at the landscape and the
topography of the destinations. Reference your
findings
Destination 1
It is the capital city of France that covers the
surface area of 105 sq km. The city occupies
the heart of sedimentary basin in the
western that reaches the great plains of
northern Europe. The city has the western
European climate that is humid and sub-
tropical. The City is relatively flat and is
around 35m above the sea level but on the
other hand contains number of hills as well.
Paris is above the sea level and hence the
draining water from rivers drain into land
form and cut those channels into landscape.
The rivers in Paris has greater influence on
its topography (Setty, And et.al., 2018).
Destination 2
Madrid is the capital city of Spain and the
third largest city in European Union and
covers around 604.3 Sq Kms. The city lies
on the river Manzanares that is the centre of
the country. The city is he home for two
famous football clubs that are Real Madrid
and Atletico Madrid. Madrid Lies on the
Southern Meseta Central that is 60km south
of the Guadarrama mountain range and the
straddling the Jarama river basin.
What would you say the key tourism products
are? (e.g Marine tourism, adventure tourism
etc.)
Destination 1
1. Infrastructural attraction such as Eiffel
Tower the highest ranked place to be visit in
France.
2. Musee du Louvre, the palace which was
once the home for he kings in France and
currently turned as museum. It contains the
European paintings from !5th centuries till
the 19th century. This place also has the
famous painting of Mona Lisa by Leonardo
Da Vinci in 1503-05.
3. Cathedrale Notre- Dame de Paris stands
in the heart of Paris. It is an Gothic
architecture being situated on the island of
Seine River that was been built by Romans
in 14th century.
4. Seine River Cruises popularly known for
its great ambience and the boating. The
river boating includes the views of various
monuments and places in its sight seeing list
(Setty, And et.al., 2018).
Destination 2
1. Prado Museum, is a world class museum
with 5000 paintings that rivals the Louvre
collection in Paris. There are variety of
collections and masterpiece from 12th
century to 19th century. The museum
contains display of 2300 pieces of collection
in more than 100 rooms at 3 floors.
2. Buen Retiro Park and the Crystal palace,
also known as oasis of peace in Madrid. This
park represents the historical elegant
ambience consisting lovely landscape and
trees in paths. Crystal palace includes its
beautiful fountain and reflecting pool
(Bach,Thiemann,and Zucco, 2015).
3. Royal palace and Gardens, that includes
the Spanish versions of Versailles. The
palace is famous for its granite carvings and
drawings as well.
4. Fuente de Cibeles and Gran Via, also
known as famous Cybele’s fountain is one of
the most emblematic monuments in Madrid.
Behind the fountain there stands a cultural
center that defines the art, exhibitions and

workshops etc.
Include a map of the key tourism destinations
(Include possible neighbouring countries)
Investigate the accessibility and connectivity of the destinations. Reference your findings (250
words) (10%)
Looking at key international airports and
flights for both destinations and cruises (if
applicable), Can you identify some key
markets? (in terms of nationalities) Reference
your findings
Destination 1
1. By Train- Head from London St
Pancras International and will reach at
Paris Gare du Nord in just 2hours 6
mins.
2. By Bus- Journey starts from London,
Victoria Coach Station and reach Paris
in 8 hours 30 mins.
3. By Flight- Take off from London
Gatwick Airport (LGW) and will arrive
at paris Charles de Graulle Airport
(CDC) (Claud. And et.al., 2015).
Key International Airports and Bus
stations-
1. Paris Orly Airport
2. Paris Charles de graulle Airport.
3. Bercy Seine station, Paris.
4. Paris Gare du Nord Station.
Key markets-
1. Marche d’Alig’re.
2. Marche Bastille.
3. Le Marche Biologique des
Batignolles.
4. Marche Bourse.
5. Marche des Enfants Rouges.
6. Marche aux Fleurs et aux Oiseaux.
7. Marche Monge.
8. Le Marche Saint-Germain.
9. Le Marche de Saint-Pierre.
10. Marche aux puces de Saint-Ouen.
Destination 2
1. By Bus- Head from London, Victoria coach
station and arrive at Madrid, Avenida de
America in 29 hours 25 mins.
2. Take off from London Gatwick Airport
(LGW) and land at Madrid Barajas Airport,
travel time is 4 Hours 35 mins.
Key International Airports and Bus stations-
1. London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
2. Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD)
3. London, Victoria coach Station.
4. Madrid, Avenida de America.
5. Madrid, Estacion Sur (Bach,Thiemann,and
Zucco, 2015).
Key markets-
1. Mercado de San Miguel.
2. Mercado Ildefonso.
3. Mercado San Anton.
4. Mercado de la Paz.
5. Mercado de Motores.
6. Mercado Ecologico El Huerto de Lucas.
7. Mercado Platea.
8. El Rastro.

Overall what can the destinations offer and what typology of tourist would they offer it to? (For
example adventure tourism to millennial tourists) Reference your findings (300 words)
(20%)
Destination 1
Most of the Groundwater within the France
w to the four seas. That is North
sea,Atlantic as well as Mediterranean sea
(Claud. And et.al., 2015).
Destination 2
Lyon reaching within 24 kms
watercourses of the spain falls wthin 100
miles south of paris (Setty, And et.al., 2018).
Are the current tourism trends met in the present offer? (For example wellness tourism)
Destination 1
food trends
Destination 2
cultural trends
 How open are the two countries to tourism? Reference your findings (200 words) (10%)
How easy or difficult is to get a visa to travel?
How long does it take to get a visa?
Are there any countries that are more
facilitated? Reference your findings.
Destination 1
France visa for the short stay is 5
working days as well as 3 weeks
(Guerrero, 2017).
Destination 2
visa of Spain can get by the 3 months before any
kind of planned trip. Also, the processing time
takes 15 days from the day of application
(Bach,Thiemann,and Zucco, 2015).
Conclusion:
Which destination is more successful over a 5 year period in terms of tourism offer and why?
Justify your response (300 words) (15%)

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Bach, S., Thiemann, A. and Zucco, A., 2015. The top tail of the wealth distribution in Germany,
France, Spain, and Greece.
Claud, É. And et.al., 2015. Experimental and functional analysis of late Middle Paleolithic flake
cleavers from southwestern Europe (France and Spain). Journal of Archaeological
Science, 62, pp.105-127.
Guerrero, T.J., 2017. Youth in Transition: Housing, employment, social policies and families in
France and Spain. Routledge.
Setty, K.E. And et.al., 2018. Time series study of weather, water quality, and acute
gastroenteritis at Water Safety Plan implementation sites in France and
Spain. International journal of hygiene and environmental health, 221(4), pp.714-726.