Report on Tourist Destinations: Trends, Features, and Challenges

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of tourist destinations, examining trends, cultural, social, and physical features, and the impact of tourism on various countries. The report begins with an introduction to the importance of tourism for a country's economy, particularly in the UK, and then delves into the current and future trends in the tourism sector. The report examines various tourist destinations in terms of numbers and income, comparing developed and developing destinations. It also analyzes the cultural, social, and physical features of destinations, along with the characteristics of leading tourist destinations and their effects. Furthermore, the report discusses issues affecting the popularity of destinations and explores responsible tourism practices to enhance the tourism industry. The report uses data and statistics from various years to support its analysis, concluding with insights into the future of the tourism industry.

TOURIST DESTINATION

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Tourist destination in terms of numbers and income............................................................1
1.2 Tourism destination present and future trend........................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Cultural, social and physical features of destination.............................................................4
2.2 Compare features of develop and tourist destination............................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Current leading tourist destination........................................................................................7
3.2 Characteristics of tourist destination and it affects...............................................................8
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Issues which affect the popularity with destination..............................................................9
4.2 Discuss responsible tourism to enhance the tourism...........................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Travel and tourism is that which considered as the important pillar of country and help in
economy as well, in today's scenario tourism is said to be main source of income for the country
and even though government of UK has also bought different policies for the development of
this sector too. Basically, tourism is classified into two parts i.e. Up to Global and domestic
level. Although UK is among those country where number of tourist is high and also having an
various tourist destination (Ahmad, 2013). Even many travel and tourism firm is such who
provide several offers to many travellers so that they can take there services in great manner. The
report is based on Virgin Holidays, which is founded by Sir Richard Brandson's and in the year
around 1985. company is serving millions of people with its Airlines services and become the
largest and somewhere also a successful one too. Assignment is going to discuss about different
destination with present and future trend in tourism. Although, Culture, social and physical
features with the tourist even it include the features of developing in tourist destination. It will
also discuss about as presently developing tourist destinations, its features which characteristics
tourist destination. Apart form all, issues of popularity with host community.
TASK 1
1.1 Tourist destination in terms of numbers and income.
Time changes everything even the environment and condition of travel and tourism.
Moreover these changes are those which occur due to different factor and features of the tourist
destination in great way (Armenski and et. al., 2011). Basically it has been noticed that number
of travellers has been increased because of change in condition and trend too. As per research,
the various destination which are popular regarding travelling is Spain, UK, Germany, USA and
Nepal. Number of travellers increased at such places because these countries have different
places to visit. According to reports of 2017, it represents as number of travellers in Nepal were
around 10.18 million which increased from 2016 too. In USA the number of visitor was around
10.1 million which also increased from its past years, In Spain the number was around 12.16
million, although in Germany number of visitor is approx. 37.2 million was there which is huge
in number. In last UK is among the top ranked tourist destination with 40.2 million in 2017 and
even though same country has faced a decline in travelling.

Hence, various major impact of these trends are there which can be noticed with revenue
generation sources of the employment opportunity.
Moreover, this country has an great number of visitor as because various place to visit in such
country. Therefore, tourism industry has also has increased the number of employment
opportunity so that living of standard of those people can also be increased too. Many travellers
visit to these country just because of culture and heritage places, museum and different nature
etc. Even though, according to information as above UK is considered as the top ranked
countries in terms of visitor.
Although, UK has faced the instability after Brexit too and in such condition they
managed to attract the number of people to visit there country (Beritelli, 2011). Even though the
Virgin Airlines also earn huge profit because in today's scenario concept of travel and tourism
has increased and many people are moving to their places to another place to enjoy their holidays
and other aspect too. In UK, London is the place where number of tourist come up to visit and
considered as the major destination.
Some famous destinations of the world where travellers are liked to visit more than one time are
explained in brief as below:-
 France – This country is considered as one of the most amazing place where number of
destinations are available to attract minds of customers. This nation is famous for its
historical locations with near about 37 sites are inscribed under list of World Heritage of
UNESCO. According to statistics, every year around 76.8 million foreign tourists come
to visit this place.
 USA – This country is the largest industry which serves million of tourism every year
both from domestic and international one. It is famous for natural wonders, historical
landmarks, beautiful cities and entertainment venues. As per consideration, in 2013 this
nation has visited by near about 55 million travellers of foreign countries.
 Germany – It is considered as the seventh most famous country in terms of tourism due
to beautiful destinations. This place is also rated as safest nation as well as known for
health tourism also. In 2014, around 27 million tourists has visited this place which is
seemed to be hiked as per statistics of previous year.
 UK - It is the 8th largest tourists destination where Tower of London is considered as
most visited attractive destination. Along with this, Blackpool, Wales, Swansea and more

are also help in drawing number of tourists for movement in this country. As per
statistical view of 2013, there are almost 28 million travellers came in this nation which is
much less as compared to other countries. So, government of here now plan to make
more investment so that visitors come more to visit.
 China- Over the last decades, there is much expansion of tourism in China which makes
this country to acquire fourth position in tourism after France. In 2013, around 58 million
tourists of other countries have come to visit its famous destinations such as night view of
Shanghai, Terracotta army, Temple of heaven and more.
Number of tourist destinations are identified which are emerging at global marketplace
for impressing entire society. London is one of most successful place which is attracting several
travellers due to rich in several context such as; large number of educational institutions,
business purposes, place to visits and so on. In fact, every individual is preferring Europe for
spending their quality time and so on. After analysing the statistics it is identified that USA is
seen on a seventh position because around 30.4 billion members are visiting there in a single
year as well as France is also seen on a same position by increasing their tourist member. It
means five nation which are seen as top most nation in terms of tourist as well as aids in
generating maximum range of income. Proper description of top most destination are expressed
as follows:-
Ranking Nation Places for
tourists
Visitors
number
in 2014
Visitors number
in 2013
Amount (USD
billion)
1. France Eiffel tower Around
75.9
million
76.8 million 46.3
2 USA Walt
Disney
world,
Central
park,
Almost
59.6
million
55 million 103.5
3 German Neuschwan Nearly 24.2 million 34.7

y stein castle,
Eueropa
park.
26.9
million
4 United
Kingdo
m
Stonehenge
Buckingha
m palace.
28.1
million
28.2 million 30.4
5 China Terracotta
army,
Temple of
heaven.
54
million
55.7 million 45.8
From the above diagrammatic representation it has been identified that France is having
maximum range of tourist because of its unique trends and fashion.
1.2 Tourism destination present and future trend.
It can be seen that the number of visitor has increased from last few years, which does
help country to earn good amount of revenues and also look further to conduct various type or
activities at such places so that more and more customer can be attracted too. Normally, London
is that destination which has great monuments, buildings, culture and museums etc. which
somewhere succeeds in attracting the large number of people in right context too. Moreover,
current ideas and trends in UK it is required to assess the number of people who are interested in
roaming in UK just because of its attractive sites (Crouch, 2011). Even though, according to the
above data it ha seen that UK is the one who has the number of visitor and they try to keep the
same for the longer period as well. Even though the number of visitor was around the 16.7
million travellers were there who visited such places and although Edinburgh is following the
London with around 14.2 million and among these a destination like Manchester is also there
who has around 9.11 million visitors in a particular year.
Tourism destination is enhancing in coming days due to implementation of changes which is
incurred in micro and macro environment. However, trends are getting changed because of
consumers reformation and clients choices are fluctuated in coming days. Mainly, trends are
changes always due to the emergence of various unique items and products which may increase

the demand of customers. In fact, number of tourists are coming with various purposes because
of which trends are fluctuating at marketplace and few people get enforced to try something new
or unique.
Moreover, there are various reason behind the maximisation of number in the table of
tourist and it is because of this as:
 For the Education can be considered as one of the main factor.
 Various businessman are having an thought of expanding their business in great manner
and for such they go with joint venture with foreign companies which can help in earning
higher income as well.
 Moreover, the historical monuments and attractive buildings in London.
Year Total Number of
visitors (million)
Expenditure
(Billion)
Average
spends per
visit
Average
cost of
nights per
stay
International balance
of cost (billion)
2003 24.15 € 14.25 €402 8.3 -€ 16.33
2004 27.23 € 25.23 € 423 8.2 -€ 13.63
2005 29.45 € 12.36 € 456 8.3 -€ 14.22
2006 25.25 € 52.32 € 500 7.2 -€ 14.56
2007 30.12 € 25.32 € 521 7.4 -€ 14.57
2008 31.36 € 52.23 € 563 7.3 -€ 20.32
2009 31.45 € 96.12 € 589 7.8 -€ 21.36
2010 33.25 € 12.23 € 601 7.7 -€ 22.36
2011 33.85 € 45.21 € 621 6.3 -€ 14.63
2012 34.12 € 52.21 € 632 6.5 -€ 15.69
2013 35.96 € 12.32 € 655 6.2 -€ 18.96
2014 38.87 € 45.23 € 687 6.8 -€ 20.58

As per investigation of last decade, it has interpreted that in these years there were an
extensive growth in tourism. This has helped in reducing unemployment and increasing
economical condition of countries like USA, UK and China. The number of travellers in 2003 is
near about 24.15 million and there is increasingly hike in every year. In Tourism sector, UK has
gained the eighth position while France, USA and China won top positions. Markets of these
countries are estimated by overall qualities and in terms of improvement which acquire positions
in business era of tourism. As per calculation, from last few years, there is 10% hike in GDP rate
which helps in giving job to 4 million people of such countries in better manner.
TASK 2
2.1 Cultural, social and physical features of destination.
Cultural, social and physical is that thing which can be find in at every place as London
and Hong Kong is such destination which is being selected as the tourist destination for this
particular task. Although with this it can be assessed as advantages and disadvantages of these
two places (Di Pietro, Di Virgilio and Pantano, 2012). Generally for the evaluation and execution
of the cultural, physical and social features are such which is explained under such destination
as:
Physical: Landscapes, view of nature, lake overseas and more considered as physical
factors that influences tourism. In context with UK, its famous cities like Bath, Belfast,
Westminster, New York and more have beautiful destinations, best hotels, famous museums and
attractive landmarks which gain attraction of several tourists towards their beauty. London is
such place every traveller wants to travel for once in their life time and places is having an most
attracted museums and building even though mainly various people does go to such place as
because having an great educational facilities. Atmosphere of this country carrying rapid
changing nature as well as beautiful views of nature grabs mind of travellers most and assist
them to visit this place once in their life. As per statistical view, number of tourists was around
18,000,000 in 2013. On the other hand, Nepal is much famous for its heritages and old temples
like Phewa Lake & Tal Barahi, temples of Patan, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu and more. Along with
most amazing destinations of this country are Annapurna Massif, Mountains, hills, monasteries
etc. aid in attracting more tourism.

Social: Tourism is such who also bring opportunity of employment for various people
and sometimes it also offer the seasonal employment which can be very much useful for the
student and normally it is not quite good for those people who are looking for the permanent job,
as because there are various changes does come in between that can spoil the life of those. By the
expansion of tourism in this country, standardisation of people raise in better way as it gives job
to citizens as guide, drivers, secretary and more. This would aid them in generation incomes
through which financial condition of them is improved. On the other hand, organisation deal in
tourism follow culture of this country in an impressive way. It has evaluated that these
companies are also connected with history adequately which helps in generating knowledges
among citizens as well about culture and history of nation. In terms of visiting, heritage place of
this country liked more by visitors. If level of standardisation of people is high and infrastructure
of place they are living is good then it would attract minds of travellers more. As London has
good infrastructure, neat and clean societies as well as level of income of people is much high so,
it aids in attracting tourists to explore a socially rich country. While infrastructure of Nepal is not
much attractive as most of the local people of this nation are living an average life. Therefore, it
affects minds of tourist having high status to visit destinations of this country in negative
manner.
Cultural: Different nation is such who has an norms, beliefs, rules and regulation which
can be adopted by the localities and somewhere many travellers are there who like the western
culture in effective way like its uniqueness, dresses and different customs etc. (Brouder and et.
al., 2016). Moreover every country ash their own way of celebrating the festivals. Some of the
amazing festivals are as:
 Fowey of Polruaan regattas.
 Robin hood festival in Sherwood.
 Hogmanay in Edinburgh.
All the above elements are playing crucial role in enhancing the outlay of tourist
destination as their main motive is to attract the minds of various individuals by satisfying the
needs of customers.
2.2 Compare features of develop and tourist destination.
Generally, it is being recommended as to conduct a research which can help in finding
the difference in between the developing country and the leading destination and making an

comparison in between those to reach at an final conclusion in right context too. So, that each
part can be made that can be understood too. Basically, it is required to have two countries from
leading and developing so that comparison can be made in better manner. Even though, selection
would be done on the basis of as both the countries should have an different destination to attract
the visitors, although attraction does increases the demand of tourism industry for the different
facility and services in great manner (Bruwer and Joy, 2017). Therefore, the difference is done
on the basis of social, environment, technology, economic, legal and culture with physical
factors and thus it is be like:
Basis Nepal United Kingdom
Technological aspect. This destination is not so much
advanced in technology. They
are those who provide an more
labours intensive services
rather then capital intensive
services
UK is among the leading
country in tourism and has
proper and latest technology
and machines available as
well. Generally the thing is as
more the advanced technology
gain in the number of tourist.
Moreover, service with the
help of hi-tech machines does
satisfy the visitor and attract
too.
Physical aspect Generally, there are various
spot in Nepal which do attract
the visitor like Pokhara and
kathmandu etc.
Moreover, UK is having an
various tourist places which do
attract the number of people to
travel in miles.
Culture aspect Nepal is that country who does
follow the simple one culture.
There are multiple culture that
is present in UK as well.
Social aspect Diversity of society is such
which is equal to less in
number in our country. Even
though the Nepal is struggling
Basically, UK is considered as
the diversified people from
around the world and although
prefer to job here as well.

to overcome from various
situation which is coming in
front of them as Poverty,
Employment, fulfilment of the
needs etc. generally it is be
like as it will focus on the
diversity of society and they
do share the same and
common culture from the large
population too.
Therefore, various culture
different thought which help in
having innovation and
creativity in working too and
people do respect the various
peoples culture in effective
manner too.
Economical aspect Nepal is that country who is
fighting against the and
condition of economy.
Therefore the country is not
having this much amount of
money in which so that they
can invest in tourism sector
and its development.
Although, they are depended
on other countries for their
basic needs too.
UK is among those country
who is having an fastest
growing economy and rate is
also high, even though they
also support to the latest
services with the visitors and
they have never experienced it
before. Generally, it is quite
famous for providing the
services to their visitor as well.
Environmental aspect Nepal is among those place
which is included in the
disaster prone areas as people
deny to visit such place as it is
not safe.
UK is among leading countries
but they do have some issues
like increase in population,
gain in co2 level etc., although
they are adopting something
better to attain the various
measures to control it.
Legal aspect Normally, criminal activities
are there in Nepal and thus
UK is having various katest
technology and there first

they are working over same to
control it in effective manner.
priority is to have safety.
TASK 3
3.1 Current leading tourist destination.
Destination: Moreover, for the purpose of comparing in between the developed tourist
destination and other one is leading tourist destination, and in such situation UK is being
considered as the developed tourist destination and Nepal is considered as the developing tourist
country. Generally these two country are distinct into various aspect and even there are various
places in these two which are attraction point for the travellers. For Example: Climate condition
at both the places is quite different as in UK climate is warm and somewhere suitable and on the
other side Nepal is having an climate of Hot which can affect the health of the various tourist
too. But Nepal is rich in terms of cultural and heritage destinations which seems to be most
attracted from tourist point of view.
Although, there are some factors which are uncontrollable as well as various sectors in
which industries are lie that does get affected with these. These factors can be explained as
below:-
Economic Factor: Travel and tourism is such which do involve the movement of people
from the one place to another. Even though the rules and regulation is such in which the criminal
activities is such which do apply in UK and this leads to elimination and reduction with activities
as well. In terms of tourism, factors like economy also play a crucial role in enhancing appeal for
a particular destination. Depends on purchasing power of people, they would like to visit those
destinations which are under their budget. Nepal has mixed economy where living standard of
people is not much high or low. Therefore, it leads to attract those people who wants to visit
places on low financial budget. While financial condition of UK is much higher, its high
infrastructure, way of living of people and more aid this country in attracting minds of tourists
more to visit its destinations.
Behaviour of local people: It is an another factor which also affects appeal of tourism. It
relates with behaviour of citizens and way of living of them. Lack of abilities like conversation
with tourists in their language results to decrease tourism in developing countries like Nepal.