Tourism and Society: Equality, Access, and Participation Issues

This essay delves into the multifaceted issues of participation and equality within the tourism industry, examining how these concepts shape the sector's economic, social, and cultural dimensions. The introduction establishes the essay's aim to discuss equality, access, and participation, outlining the learning outcomes. The main body explores accessible tourism, highlighting its role in global economies and the importance of infrastructure development to ensure equal access for all. It analyzes both the positive and negative impacts of tourism, including job creation, wealth generation, cultural exchange, and the environmental consequences of tourism. The essay also discusses the influence of events and new markets in tourism, emphasizing the importance of stakeholders and the economic benefits of international tourism. The conclusion summarizes the key findings, reiterating the role of equality and empowerment in promoting sustainability and growth within the tourism sector. The essay also highlights consumer behavior and provides information on the economic and statistical influences of tourism.

Tourism and Society

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Equality in society can be basically described when a person of the society possess status,
civil rights, equal rights, right to access of goods and services and much more. In case of
Tourism Sector, it basically depicts equality by offering rights, equal opportunities and
advantages to all the gender and segments. It is very important to offer social services and
employment benefits in order to fulfil need and preferences of the consumers by elimination of
inequality and different activities associated with it. The concept of Equality in Tourism
basically promotes growth factors which leads to positive results. Its the right of every individual
to contribute their positive efforts in order to seek growth in the Tourism Industry. With the
support of Equality, it reduces the negative factors and helps in maintaining harmony and peace.
The tourism sector plays a very crucial role through adding value in the global economy. The
present essay focuses on the issues involved in Participation and Equality in Tourism industry.
There is a brief discussion regarding development of global destinations, consumer' expectations
and also the background information in relation to the tourism industry in order to support the
consumers in becoming more accessible. It also helps in understanding statistics related to the
availability of travel to international destinations along with the influence of tourism on
economy. Lastly, it included positive and negative influence of tourism which could be discussed
in reference to the equality.
MAIN BODY
Tourism industry can be basically described as the travel industry which links different
destinations with the individuals through offering effective services (Valdivielso and Moranta,
2019). In case of Individuals, they could opt tourism for different purposes such as business,
leisure, social and much more. With reference to Tourism Industry, it is generally connected with
hotels, hospitality and transport. All these collectively offer services to consumers by enhancing
their travel experiences. In case of Accessible Tourism, it can be described as offering services in
regards to the various destinations irrespective of disabilities, limitations or age factor. Every
person of society could visit and explore destinations as per their choices and
preferences(Sharpley, 2018). For the objective to make the tourism more accessible, it is very
crucial for the industry to focus on the infrastructure by construction of airports, roads and hotels
in particular areas. It will also offer related knowledge about cultural and social factors of a
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specific destination in order to maintain equality. Tourism is considered to be one of the major
component in relation to the global economy. It contributes in generating billion of dollars in
revenues and jobs worldwide (Moreno de la Santa, 2020). Also the actions of tourists and
investors has created negative influence on the environmental assets and socio-cultural values of
the host community all over the world. From the view point of economic perspective, the tourism
basically generates jobs and wealth but the wealth leaks from the jobs and community are
generally low in income. As per the socio-cultural perspective, the tourism brings together
individuals from different traditions, backgrounds and culture and promotes peace. But due to
globalization, the communities have lost their unique identity of culture. In addition to that, with
the help of Tourism it has created protected areas and national parks where unique examples of
fauna and flora can be easily found out. Due to the large amount of pollution generated by
Tourists, it has resulted in creating a issue for individuals (Costa, Montenegro and Gomes,
2020). Moreover, Tourist Entrepreneurs could be also blame for a total disrespect to the
environment and local traditions. The major problem from such negative factors is that the local
community is the only side that levels up the damages on the traditions, values and culture and
most significantly on the environment.
As per the statistics of World Health Organization, billion individuals are facing
difficulties due to disability. It is very important for the Tourism Industry to develop services
accordingly so that it is easily accessible to services or products (Carr, 2018). Through offering
accessibility facilities, it offers opportunities for the international business which support them in
increasing the number of travellers on constant basis. Organizations who are basically located in
different parts of the world serves all the individuals and generate profits which contributes
towards the success of the industry. There are various stakeholders who enjoy benefits when
travellers visit attractions. International destinations could be effectively promoted by the
individuals of social media or through word of mouth. Due to increased Tourism, it supports the
Tourism Stakeholders by generating revenues and boosting up profitability in a effective way.
Emergence of various markets in the tourism industry basically assists a country in overall
economic growth. New markets such as Transportation, hotels basically boost revenue through
serving travellers belonging to different parts of the world (Milano, Cheer and Novelli, 2019). In
case of Hospitality Sector, it basically satisfies the customer needs through offering services
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related to accommodation. The innovational factor is also involved in services related to travel
industry which also results in increase of travellers on constant basis(Moneva, Bonilla-Priego
and Ortas, 2020). Also Tourism Sector assists people in experiencing events like Olympics.
Furthermore, it comprises high massive media coverage which helps in improving the tourism
sector and its popularity. In case of International Tourism, it basically experiences growth
through organizing events and also Olympics are considered to be the major contributors in
increasing the local economies (Sindiga, 2018). The games which held in the year 2016 resulted
in increasing 56% in the foreign tourists. The events basically attracts the audience and
consumers through creating a positive influence on the Tourism. Also it could result in economic
growth through arrangement of games on constant basis (Schänzel, 2022).
The Tourist's behaviour are highly influenced by new markets and events. In case of
travellers, they experience different events as per the interest of individuals. With reference to
people, they prefer spending their leisure time in travelling the places where they could witness
number of events and games. Also the mega events are basically sponsored by different
companies which assists travel industry in generating profits (Zhang and Dong, 2021). In case of
Equality, there are various positive and negative influence of Tourism. The major impacts
basically comprises of economic, socio cultural, environmental dimensions and much more. For
the objective to understand and identify the influence of tourism sector, it is very crucial to
gather relevant data which can help in supporting the judgements in a effective way. In case of
positive influence, it is basically the economic influence which regulates the value of currency of
a particular country (Litvin, Smith and McEwen, 2020). As per the UNTWO which is a
International Tourism Highlights report which could be seen 5% of increment in the international
tourist arrivals in the year 2018. Also, the Tourism is considered to be highly responsible for
purpose to generate employment opportunities for both female and male which is considered to
be a suitable example of equality. Also individuals who acquire knowledge regarding the
traditions and cultures is considered to be a positive factor of Tourism. Also the amenities and
infrastructure like museum, recreation and parks are increased in every region all over the world
(Kapera, 2018). With the support of Tourism, it helps in deeper knowledge and understanding
about science, history and art. Individuals tend to interact with each other during travelling which
leads to sharing of ideas, beliefs and thoughts. Also equality can be easily maintained among
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individuals through offering ideas (Liasidou, Garanti and Pipyros, 2022). Also individuals who
develop sense of respect for other traditions and culture results in creating a positive factor
contributed by Tourism. In case of Individuals, they tend to celebrate festivals of other regions
when they travel which is considered to be the most crucial factor in case of socialising. It also
helps in promoting unity and eliminating cultural clashes in diversity. The transfer and
allocation of resources could be also maintained in a manner that will support in development of
knowledge within individuals by tourism.
Also it offers short term and long term gains to the host destination (Sheldon, 2020). Also
there are various negative influence which could be seen in the society due to tourism that could
influence the equality. Also few of the global destinations do not promote gender equality which
results in creating a negative influence on the visitor's mind. Moreover, traveller's behaviour
could also impact the thoughts of stakeholders and individuals which results in natural resources
and depletion. Also the large number of Tourism could result in affecting the environment's
quality as they will contribute in raising the pollution. Individuals pollutes public places which
leads to increasing of water and air pollutants. In case of Global destinations, it basically charges
high price for their visit could affect the society and its particular segment which could not afford
high prices. The fares and high charges disturbs the economy which could be focused by tourism
industry so that every segment could avail services in a effective manner. Also the destinations
are facing threats and risks of crime on constant basis due to travel of tourist which could
influence their society (Din, 2018).
CONCLUSION
From the above report it can determined that Tourism basically comprises of various
attractive facilities which develop interest of individuals. In case of Tourism, it generally depicts
high revenues which supports society in expansion and growth. With reference to a particular
country, it could develop their infrastructure with the money and revenue generated from
Tourism activities. The Tourism sector also comprises of facilities which cater and focus the
needs of travellers through offering good quality services. In case of global destinations and
locations they have their own uniqueness which helps in attracting large number of tourists in
efficient and effective way. Also the equality and Empowerment supports overall tourism
industry for the objective to maintain sustainability in the longer manner. Furthermore, equality
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promotes growth by offering resources for the society and its development. In addition to that, it
improves relationship with people and also develop a sense of respect towards each other.
Through Tourism Industry, equal opportunities are provided to all the individuals of the society
who are responsible for the goals accomplishment. The individuals can also enjoy growth of
society with the support of Tourism. The entire report had a brief discussion regarding
accessibility and equality in Tourism. Also various issues are highlighted in reference to the
equality so that tourism industry can easily overcome these issues. Also the behaviour of
consumer is analysed in order to offer better facilities and providing better services. Related data
and information about tourism sector has been discussed which included economic influence and
statistics of tourism. Also new markets are emerged in the destination which could motivate the
travellers to experience new services and facilities. Also various events in host country assists
them in generating revenues through arranging games and events. Also the different methods
which are preferred by the company during activities and trips are also analysed. Additionally,
positive and negative influence of tourism is also discussed in reference to equality.
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