Comprehensive Report on Global Tourist Destinations and Future Trends

This report provides a detailed analysis of global tourist destinations, focusing on key tourist spots worldwide, including the USA, UK, France, Spain, and China. It examines the statistics related to visitor numbers, revenue generation, and spending patterns. The report evaluates current and future trends in tourism, highlighting the impact of cultural, social, and physical features on destination popularity. It also compares developing and developed tourism sites, and analyzes issues impacting popularity, such as responsible tourism and its enhancement for local residents. The report utilizes data from sources like Trip Advisor and Virgin Holidays to support its findings and offers insights into the economic significance of tourism for various countries, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure development and promoting cultural and historical tourism. The report also includes tables and charts to represent data and trends in tourism.

Tourist Destinations

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Key tourist spots of the world and their statistics.................................................................1
1.2 Evaluation of the statistics to know the current and future trends in tourism.......................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Analysis of Cultural, social, physical features of destinations..............................................8
2.2 Comparison between developing and developed tourism sites...........................................10
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................11
Covered in PPT.........................................................................................................................11
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................11
4.1 Analysis of issues which impacts on popularity factor on travellers sites..........................11
4.2 Responsible tourism to enhance the local residents............................................................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
Tourist destinations are the places which holds certain significance when it comes to
history, culture and etc. These places have to be historical, natural, devotional developed and has
potential to attract travellers from all around the world. There are various organisations who are
totally depended on these sites for their profits as they are related to travel and tourism industry.
They put their efforts in discovering new sites and developing them into the attractive tourist
spots. Tourist sites are the economic booster for any country and it has lots of scope if managed
in proper way. When the tourism activities will grow it will create employment opportunities for
the local people thus increasing their lifestyle (Wang. and Rafiq, 2014). In this report there will
be consideration of specific tourism spots and a brief analysis on them will be given. These spots
has the capability to grow themselves as the world tourists sites when analysed on the basis of
number of visitors and income generation. With the help of statistics the current trend in this
segment can be analysed. For this the case scenario of Trip Advisor and Virgin Holidays
company's will be taken. There will be comparison of the tourists sites on the basis of various
features and characteristic which they hold. In the end there will be light on the certain issues
which are influencing the popularity of any tourist destination.
TASK 1
1.1 Key tourist spots of the world and their statistics.
Almost every country has some sites which holds a tourism significance and has the
capability to generate lots of revenues. These spots have certain specialities and qualities which
can attract lots of tourists towards them (Fernández-Cavia, Díaz-Luque and Cavaller, 2014). In
this report the top destination concerned with tourism is highlighted and this will also help Trip
Advisor to grow their services and bring lots of customers towards them.
USA UK France Spain China
Tourist sites Statue of
Liberty, Walt
Disney,
Golden Gate
Bridge,
London Eye,
Buckingham
Palace, British
Museum,
Tower Bridge,
Eiffel Tower,
Art Museum
at French
Rivera, Lyon,
Chamomix,
Barcelona,
Madrid cities
hold key
attraction
centres and
Tianamen
Square,
Forbidden
City, The
Bund,
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Central Park,
National Park
and Bryce
Canyon are
some of the
key spots.
London
Tower, British
Museum,
National
History
Museum,
London
Bridge are
some of the
some which
can be easily
located in the
travel books.
Maraseille and
etc. are the
main centres
of Tourism
for travellers.
other than this
Majorca,
Seville etc.
Shanghai can
be used for
shopping. The
biggest tourist
spot of China
which attracts
lost of tourists
is the Great
Wall of China.
Number of
travellers
In the year
2016 the
number of
traveller to
USA reached
to record
number of
76.8 million.
There was rise
in the foreign
tourists
coming to UK
in year 2016
as there was
approx. 37
million in this
year.
As the data
reviles that
there was
around 49
million in
France in the
year 2016.
The tourist
numbers of
Spain shocked
people as it
significantly
saw a big hike
in the number
of foreign
tourists
visiting any
country. There
was presence
of 75 million
visitors.
Leading the
numbers
tourists
coming to
China has
crossed 122
million in year
2016.
Spending
done by
visitors
Those 76
million people
who visited
An estimation
reviled that
22.5 billion
The same
number which
was in UK is
132 Euros was
spent by the
tourists whop
There was lots
of profit
earned by
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USA has spent
24.6 million in
the same year.
pound was
spent by the
tourists on
different
activities
which are
related
tourism.
almost similar
to France
tourist
spending.
came to Spain
for
experiencing
their culture,
traditional and
historical
destinations.
China as
tourist
spending reach
to 563 Billion
US dollar.
It can be analysed that when it comes to revenue generation and number of visitors any
country China has been on the top rank in the list. It has been analysed that from last decade
China has emerged as new super power with strong economic background. They are pretty well
aware that tourism sector can give new hikes to their economy so they are focusing on
developing their tourism sites and building an environment where tourist can feel safe. They are
building infrastructure as part of the economic development in the country and this will boost
their tourist activities (Dickinson, Davies and Norgate, 2014). This can be considered as support
for the other areas or developments taking place in the country.
After China it is Spain who has made their mark and it has various historical and cultural
importance destination which attracts lots of travellers from all across the world. The
monuments which is in Spain depicts the European art and culture.
In France; Eiffel Tower is the site which comes has highest number of visitors as
compared to other tourist spots present in the world. With this they are able to generate a lot
revenues and has made them the third country having highest number of visitors. The
government of France is well aware of the fact that tourism can give them a lot of revenues so
they are putting their efforts to attract more tourism.
UK has the potential to improve their ranking in this list as there are lots of monuments
and tourism suites which can help them in generating lots of revenues. They also have the long
history as compared to the other countries. They can develop their infrastructure with the help of
this sector. It is the duty of the Trip Advisor to promote the tourist destinations of UK in the
world and for that they have to analyse the scope of these sites (Prayag and Hosany, 2014). They
can conduct or organise cultural, historical and educational tours which ensure that there is
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increase in the tourism activities in the country. If they gain success in this they will be easily
able to increase their profits and revenues.
1.2 Evaluation of the statistics to know the current and future trends in tourism.
Every tourism sites has some or other features which attracts certain kind of people. For
example; museums will be preferred by the scholar who wants are studying history at their
respective institute. It is not only important that museums will attract the scholar only as there
might chances that the old generation also comes to have a look at the history of that region or
country. UK has lots of sites which attract lots of people having different background and
interests (Horner and Swarbrooke, 2016). There are sites for travellers who are interested in sight
seeing, adventurous activities, cultural and traditions experience and etc. But there has been
change in the tourism trends as change in the various social and cultural needs of people. This
table will be highlighting the change in the tourism from last years to present and how it supports
the economy.
Content 2014 2015 2016 2025
(Estimation)
Support in the
economy
36.00% 35.00% 41.00% 55.00%
Visitors in
numbers
17.3 33.7 37.1 50
Those travellers who has visited UK in year 2016 was 37 million and they have spent
approx. 22.5 billion pounds. Through this, it can be analysed that the tourist spots in UK has
huge potential to bring more tourist and satisfy them.
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The above chart depicts the incoming of the tourist in different time period of the year
and highlights that most of tourist chose to come in the period of July to September.
This pie chart briefs that what is the aim of visiting any place by the tourists in UK and
after that it has been analysed that they normally comes in order to spend their holidays as they
want to experience a luxurious comfort from their trips to UK. A large margin that is 11.5
million people visited UK in order to meet their friends and relatives which means that if they
will be coming in UK they will also going for sight seeing which can be considered a positive
point for the tourism of UK.
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Illustration 1: Current Trend Graph.
Source 1: Inbound tourism trends by market. 2016.
Illustration 2: Purpose of Visit.

Illustration 3: Time spendings of tourists with numbers.
The above data which has been graphically represented states that out of all almost 42%
of the tourists came for 1 to 3 nights. So this is considered as short trips and normally these
people comes here for the business purpose. More than 11 million traveller has came to UK for
4-7 nights. On an average people visits UK for 3-6 days so through knowing these trends Trip
Advisor can come with various packages for all kind of people. This will attract more number of
travellers.
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Whatever data has been shown in the tables highlights the existing trends in UK tourism
and depicts that there has been increase in the visitors with hike of 4.14% as compared to the last
year. Earlier people use to spend more time in UK but now there has been downfall trends so this
is not a good sign as more the numbers they will be staying more will be revenue generation.
Upcoming Trends in UK destinations: Due to presence of various kinds of tourist sites
there are lots of scope for the development of cultural, historical and modern tourism. It has been
analysed that most of the companies who are directly attracted to the travel and tourism are
focusing on the historical and cultural tourism but at the same time they can also look for
opportunities in other areas like the beaches, natures and green tours (Chew and Jahari, 2014).
Those who will be coming will get something new to experience which they will not forget
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Illustration 4: Variations in the UK tourism.

lifetime. There are sites where they can visit with friends and families to spend quality time with
them.
TASK 2
2.1 Analysis of Cultural, social, physical features of destinations.
Tourism activities are largely impact by the culture, social and physical characteristics
and these can have both positive as well as negative. All the below mentioned factors are
explained through taking tourist destinations of UK.
Cultural Aspect:- It has the highest impact on the visitors when comes to UK and it is
the country which has been known for peace and friendly environment. There are various
destination which make tourists learn new things as they represent the country. Such increases
the inbound tourism in the country and these sites makes the relax mood of the visitors as they
are coming to refresh themselves away from any complications (Komppula, 2014). They have to
make sure they experience culture, traditions, festivals, language and etc. when they come to
UK.
When analysed on the basis of traditions and culture Scotland can be a dream destination.
Its capital Edinburgh which is also know as “City of festivals” organises various culture festivals
for the travellers to experience the culture and traditions of the country closely.
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Social Aspect:- This is the factor which has to do with the day top day interest of the
people. It is observed that those people who are part of England have good living standards and
at the same time they also give time to their families, friends, job and adventurous or
entertainment time. Whatever is the social status of the area will influenced tourism of that
country and the travellers which are coming there.
Anything which is related to the religion attracts more tourists towards them this is
advantage for UK as there are lots of churches which has historically important. This is the
country which has a long history and known for the kings and queens (Burrell, 2016). So people
gets fascinated when they listen the tales of the ancient time. Tourists wants to know the
background or the story which is attached to any historical place.
Physical Aspects:- It includes all the geographical challenges or the climate and any
other. For the adventurous trips Scotland can be a preferred position as most of the foreign
travellers go for adventures activities during their trips. Other country in UK like Scotland and
Ireland has various scopes and has to be developed properly. There are various heritage tourism
sides available in Northern Ireland which can bring new tourists. There can be games in winters
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Illustration 5: The best UK festivals