Virtual Trip: Exploring Global Tourism Destinations

VIRTUAL TRIP
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INTRODUCTION
A virtual tour is a simulation of an existing location, usually composed of a sequence of
videos or still images. It may also use other multimedia elements such as sound effects,
music, narration, and text. It is distinguished from the use of live television to affect tele-
tourism. Report will include the data related to tourist which are visiting the places and
taking the advantage of the Beauty of the destination which they are exploring. The report is
including the presence and attractive places, which are attracting the tourist towards the
country. The tourism industry is the next fourth the largest growing industry in all over the
world.
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)
North America
2017-2018 2018-
2019
Number of
Arrivals
76.9
Income
generated by
tourists:
363 million
Arrivals:
79.6
Income
generated by
tourists:
37.7 million
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)
Destination 2.(please specify)
Number of Tourist arrivals:
Grand canyon national park
visitors approximate 6380495
Las Vegas visitors approximate
6.72 lakhs
Income generated by tourists
938 million
57, 189 dollar
3) Looking at the TTI competitive index how do the two destinations rank? What are their key
strengths? (5%)
Destination 1 (please specify country and
ranking)
Key strengths:
1. carved with Colorado river
2.unique species
3. it reveals 40% of earth history
Destination2: (please specify country and
ranking)
Key strengths:
1.national conservation areas
2. Lake mead
3.hoover dam
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%)
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What can the destinations offer in terms of
tourism? Look at the landscape and the
topography of the destinations. Reference
your findings
Destination 1
Grand Canyon national park is located in
north-western Arizona. Park is covering up
to the area of 1217262 and so the country
is expecting more than 6 million visitors in
the whole year. In this park visitors can
explore the natural attraction point that is
Colorado river. The natural places in the
park and the unique species which are
present in park. Travellers visiting natural
park can also have an insight of the unique
species and natural beauty of the nature as
well (Lovell and Hitchmough 2019).
Destination 2
Las Vegas in the city which is often called as
the Vegas and it is the most populated city
of the country. Las Vegas valley is the major
attraction point for every tourist. It is also
called as the resort city which is known for
the gambling, shopping and fine dining. The
city is famous for casino and resorts and it is
ranking as the leader of hospitality industry.
What would you say the key tourism products
are? (e.g Marine tourism, adventure tourism
etc.)
Destination 1
The key tourism products include the
destinations like Colorado river and many
natural points which are attracting the
tourist. Tourist are attracted because of the
adventure tourism in the park. Marine
tourism is not promoted in the tourism
industry. Tourist are enjoying the nature
and the adventure which are present in the
park and tourist would also enjoy the
beauty. (Timothy 2016).
Destination 2
Las Vegas is most attractive city and the city
is 28th most populous city in United States.
Las Vegas is the holiday spot, adventure and
marine tourism would be promoted in Los
Vegas. Las Vegas provide marine tourism,
they are engaged in providing various water
sports activities.
Include a map of the key tourism destinations
(Include possible neighbouring countries)
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