Comparative Analysis of Tourism in France and Germany

Travel Geography Toolkit
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: 2017-2018 2018-2019
Number of
Arrivals
In 2017
the total
arrivals of
type
tourists in
France
were 86.9
million
which 5.1
percent of
the
previous
arrivals
data.
Income
generated by
tourists:
The revenue
generation of
the country by
the arrival of
tourism in
France were
60.7 which
showed an
upward
movement of
the country’s
economy by 9
percent.
(Zurub,
Ionescu and
Constantin,
2015)
Arrivals:
France had
witnessed the
arrival of 89
million
tourists in the
country. The
there is a
percentage
growth of 3
percent in the
arrivals of the
tourists in the
country.
Income
generated by
tourists:
The country
generates 67
billion
dollars of
revenue
from the
tourism
arrivals in
the country.
The income
generation
have also
increased by
6 percents
and also help
to maintain
the
efficiency of
the tourism
industry
with the
better
growth
opportunities
and
satisfaction
of the
services to
the tourism.
USA has
also
counted
the tourists
The revenue
generations of
the country
was increased
USA also
analysed the
arrivals of
tourists to be
The country
also gained
the
maximum
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arrivals as
the
country
also saw
0.7 percent
growth of
the tourist
arrivals
which is
79.6
million
people in
2017.
by 1.9 percent
and it is also
the economic
growth of the
country will be
increased as it
is the strongest
revenue
generation
economy with
the help of
tourism.
increased in
2019 by 4
percent
which was 80
million
arrivals in
one year.
revenue in
the year
2019 i
comparison
of all the
revenue
generations
in the world.
The country
has gained
the profit of
214 billion
dollars with
the increased
rate of 2
percent from
previous
year.
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%)
Regions Number of Tourist arrivals: Income generated by tourists
Destination 1.(France)
France is having the tourism
very effective and in the
latest surveys of the Unwto.
the country also increased
the tourist arrivals by 89
million people in one year.
The income generations of
the country with the help of
arrivals in the country was
increased to 87 billion
dollars.
Destination 2.(Germany) The arrivals of the tourists in
the country were determined
to be 39 million people in
one year to visit the country.
This also helped the country
to generate the revenue by
43 billion dollars.
3) Looking at the TTI competitive index how do the two destinations rank? What are
their key strengths?(5%)
France Ranking (+2) Germany Ranking (-4)
Key strengths:
1. The revenue generation of France is very
effective and is also very large.
2. It also have the low spending and high
productivity of the country revenue.
3. The destinations of the country also play
an important role in increasing the
efficiency of tourism in the country.
Key strengths:
1. Germany is the third in spending in
developing the tourism and promoting the
destinations all over the world.
2. Germany is more competitive in
increasing the efficiency and improving the
facilities of the country to provide better
surroundings to the tourists.
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3. The country also has the vision to
increase and facilitate the tourists and attract
them to the counties which will help to
grow the country.
With reference to your chosen countries conduct the following comparative analysis.
Compare and contrast the 2 chosen destinations to examine:
A) 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
 The country is also known for its
natural beauty and increased
environmental safety.
 France also has the different
taste of food which attracts the
tourists to the country.
 France is also known as the
fashion hub and many fashion
lovers visit the country to
increase the experience and
knowledge.
 The country is also famous
because one of the seven
wonders in the world is situated
in France which is Eifel tower.
 The French language also
mesmerises many tourists and
attract them to visit the country
to get satisfied.
 The entertainment industry is
also very effective like
Disneyland Paris is one of the
attractions.
 The Louvre and art museum also
help to attract the tourist which is
interested in the arts.
 The history of France also helps
the country to attract many
tourists. (Schoper and et.al.,
2018)
 Germany is famous for its
historical battles which was
World War 2 in Berlin as it is the
capital of the country and it is
also the important part for the
history lovers and attract the
tourist from around the world.
 The speciality of Germany is the
quality of breads they make all
types of breads from light weight
t heavy with different tastes
according to the customers.
 The different types of beer
which attract the patty people to
the country to enjoy the beer and
also explore the country to
increase the satisfaction of the
tourists.
 There are many castles of the
ancient kingdoms which are very
well constructed and they also
have a very beautiful
architectural designs which
fascinate the architects t visit the
place and have a look.
 The country is also famous for
the nudism in and very open
mind culture which attract tourist
to experience the culture and
increase the satisfaction.
What would you say the key tourism products are?
France Germany
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