Comprehensive Analysis of Tourist Destinations: UK and Global Report

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of tourist destinations, with a primary focus on the United Kingdom and its global comparisons. It begins with an introduction to the concept of tourist destinations and their significance. Task 1 delves into the analysis of major tourist destinations, comparing the UK's average expenditure with Europe and Asia, and examining the implications of differences in tourist arrivals and receipts. Statistical analysis of tourism trends in the UK over the past decade is also provided, along with predictions for future trends. Task 2 explores the appeals of the UK to tourists, analyzing its cultural, social, and physical features, and comparing them with other developing tourist destinations. Task 3 discusses the appeal of these destinations based on the types of tourists visiting them and explores the positive and negative effects of destination characteristics. Task 4 examines the impact of changes in travel and tourism and discusses the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host community, identifying relevant measures. The report concludes with a summary of the findings and includes references and illustrations to support the analysis.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
a. Analysis of main tourist destinations..................................................................................1
i) The average expenditure in UK compared with Europe and Asia......................................1
ii) Implications of the differences of Tourist Arrivals and Tourist Receipts in countries......3
b. Statistical analysis of tourism destination trends and prediction of future trends of UK...5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
a. Exploring UK appeals to tourists........................................................................................6
(i) Analysis of cultural, social and physical features of different tourist destinations...........6
(ii) Explanation about important elements that make appeal of each destinations.............10
(b) Comparison of the features of selected tourist destination with a developing tourist
destination............................................................................................................................10
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Appeal of these destinations in terms of the types of tourists visiting them..................12
3.2 Negative and positive effect of the following characteristics to the appeal of the tourist
destinations...........................................................................................................................13
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Impact of changes on the travel and tourism..................................................................15
4.2 Discussion of the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host community in the
three issues and identification of measures..........................................................................16
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................17
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................18
ILLUSTRATION INDEX
Illustration 1: Average weekly household expenditure in UK.........................................................3
INDEX OF TABLES
Table 1: International Tourist Arrivals, 2014..................................................................................2

Table 2: International Tourism Receipts..........................................................................................4
Table 3: Trends in Tourism destination of UK over the last 10 years.............................................5

INTRODUCTION
Tourist destination is a place where tourists love to visit in order to see the natural or
cultural value, historical significance and also the built beauty of a particular city of a country.
Every year many individuals travel from one part of the country to the other in order to see the
natural beauty or inherent of a particular destination. In order to promote this, there are different
traveling websites which are giving their best of the efforts in order to increase the goodwill and
revenue of a particular country (Zainal, 2012). Moreover, some countries are famous for their
natural beauty such as beaches, monuments, national parks and forests. These are some examples
of a traditional tourist attraction where travelers come to spend their vacations.
In relation to the tourist destination, this report will focus on understanding the scope of
tourist destination in UK and also the worldwide tourists' destination. Further, this report will
also focus on knowing the different culture, socio and physical features of the tourist destination.
At last this report will also have its emphasis on the issues which tend to impact the popularity of
the tourist destination.
TASK 1
a. Analysis of main tourist destinations
i) The average expenditure in UK compared with Europe and Asia
Within European Union (EU), standard of living is relatively high in UK’ and the
mentioned country is significantly ahead of the France, Italy and Spain. Further, by the
comparison of visitor coming to the country (tourist arrivals) and also the income generators
(tourist receipts) an analysis of UK with destinations of Asia and Europe can be made.
Further, from the below given figure of International tourist arrivals, it is clear evident
number of tourist arrivals has been increased in the year 2014 as compared to 2013. The number
of visitors raised to 32.6 million which was earlier in 203 at 31.1 million. It generally signals the
popularity of UK as a point of tourist destination and it is significantly heighten day by day.
Moreover, UK having excellent global connectivity, high living standards, better health and
education services. Further, these mentioned points are the major attraction of UK which usually
attracts the visitors to visit the country and spend their leisure time. (Šerić, 2013)
However, from the critical examination between UK and other tourism destinations
which consists of China, Mexico and Thailand, it is clearly evident that number of tourist arrivals
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in UK was high (32.6 million) as compared to Mexico (29.1 million) but if we visualize that
table, it is evaluated that the number of arrivals in the UK was low in the year 2014 as compared
to China which stood 55.6 million. Moreover, in addition, UK have cities like London,
Edinburgh, Flamingo Land in Yorkshire, British Museum, cultural, technological, and
archaeological achievements, etc (Laws, 2011). These mentioned points are the major tourist
destination of UK. Further, from the researchers point of view, it has been evaluated that over 6.7
million visitors in the year 2013 have visited British Museum and also the National Gallery
which is considered as second most popular place to visit in UK.
Rank Country
International
tourism
arrivals
(2014)
International
tourism
arrivals
(2013)
Change (2013
to 2014 (%)
1 France 83.7 million 83.6 million .1
2 United States 74.8 million 70.0 million 6.8
3 Spain 65.0 million 60.7 million 7.1
4 China 55.6 million 55.7 million -.1
5 Italy 48.6 million 47.7 million 1.8
6 Turkey 39.8 million 37.8 million 5.3
7 Germany 33.0 million 31.5 million 4.6
8 United
Kingdom
32.6 million 31.1 million 5.0
9 Russia 29.8 million 28.4 million 5.3
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10 Mexico 29.1 million 24.2 million 20.5
Table 1: International Tourist Arrivals, 2014
Illustration 1: Average weekly household expenditure in UK
(Source: The Headlines: Household Expenditure at a Glance. 2012)
From the above diagram, it is clearly inferred that the major expenditure exists in the
form of transport, fuel and power and in food and non- alcoholic drinks. Almost more than £60 is
spent by an individual in all the above explained points.
Health condition of the people is far more better because residents in UK are quite diet
conscious and they have less chances of getting ill or so. This expenditure by the residents is far
greater than as compared with countries like Russia, Mexico and Italy.
ii) Implications of the differences of Tourist Arrivals and Tourist Receipts in countries
Arrival of tourist to a particular country generally increases the income level of that
country as people spend more for getting proper convenience (Jacint and Manuel, 2002).
Therefore, when tourist arrival increase in a country, more receipts increase for that particular
nation. This will further lead to increase in brand image and value for that country.
Difference of Tourist Arrivals and Tourist Receipts
International
tourism
International
tourism
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Rank Country
receipts
US$(2014)
receipts
US$(2013)
Change (2013
to 2014 (%)
1 United States 177.2 billion 172.9 billion 2.5
2 Spain 65.2 billion 62.6 billion 4.2
3 China 56.9 billion 51.7 billion 10.2
4 France 55.4 billion 56.7 billion -2.3
5 Macao 50.8 billion 51.8 billion -1.9
6 Italy 45.5 billion 43.9 billion 3.7
7 United
Kingdom
45.3 billion 41.0 billion 10.3
8 Germany 43.3 billion 41.3 billion 5
9 Thailand 38.4 billion 41.8 billion -8.0
10 Hongkong 38.4 billion 38.9 billion -1.4
Table 2: International Tourism Receipts
France is the popular destination of the world and people generally come to see the
natural beauty and historical destinations of the mentioned place. Further, travelers to France
increasing every year and when the tally is compared with the last year from the present, it has
been evaluated that the number of travelers arrived to the France for the year 2014 is 83.7 million
which is generally more as compared with the past year. Number of travelers visited last year
was 83.6 million which shows a 0.1% increase in the current year. However, with the increase in
travelers always does not lead to increase in receipts as from the above table it has been
evaluated that the total receipts for the last year was around 56.7 billion and with the downfall
change of -2.3% it stood for the year at 55.4 billion.
On the other side, excellent growth in development shown by the Turkey Thailand
HongKong and Mexico (Pearce, 2010). Fort Turkey the tourist arrival increased to 5.3% and it
showed 39.8 million arrivals for the year 2014. But when we talk about the most grown and
popular country, then it will be given to the Mexico as with the increase in 20.5%, the number of
travelers raised to 29.1 million for the year 2014 as compared with 2013 where it was only 24.2
million.
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Apart from it, number of international tourism receipts declined in Thailand (38.4 billion)
and Hongkong (38.4 billion) as compared to with the year 2013. Moreover, if it is analyzed
critically then comparison of differences of tourist arrivals and receipts of UK with other tourist
destinations, it can be said that number of tourist visited (45.3 billion) in the year 2014 was high
as compared to countries like Thailand Hongkong and Germany.
However, from the table it is clearly inferred that USA is the most preferred destination
by the travellers and there is a significant increase in the % of tourists as compared with the last
year. With more arrival of tourists, more receipts will be generated and that will help in
contributing towards sustainability of the country.
b. Statistical analysis of tourism destination trends and prediction of future trends of UK
Years Number of
Visitors (m) Spend £(bn)
Average
spends per
visit
Average
nights per
visit
International balance
of payments £ (bn)
2003 24.715 £11.855 £480 8.2 -£16.697
2004 27.755 £13.047 £470 8.2 -£17.238
2005 29.97 £14.248 £475 8.3 -£17.906
2006 32.713 £16.002 £489 8.4 -£18.409
2007 32.778 £15.960 £487 7.7 -£19.053
2008 31.888 £16.32 £512 7.7 -£20.515
2009 29.889 £16.592 £555 7.7 -£15.102
2010 29.803 £16.899 £567 7.6 -£14.921
2011 30.798 £17.998 £584 7.6 -£13.703
2012 31.084 £18.640 £600 7.4 -£13.810
2013 32.692 £21.258 £650 7.5 -£13.252
2014 34.377 £21.849 £636 7.7 -£13.688
Table 3: Trends in Tourism destination of UK over the last 10 years
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This topic focuses on analyses of statistical data for tourism destination trends of past ten
years and this has shown that number of visitors have increased in UK if we compare the
statistical data of each and every year (Hassanien, 2006). However, in the year 2009 and 2010
travelers were negatively affected due to different cultural as well as social issues which have
significantly reduced the number of visitors in these 2 years. With the effect of it, downfall in
the arrival of travelers have impacted the various trend of the tourist destination along with the
international balance of payment.
In order to solve this, in the year 2011 UK government has spent specific amount of
money in order to attract more visitors through different measures of promotional messages. This
generally helped UK and in the year 2011 the number of tourist has raised from 29.803 to 30.798
million. Further, the average spending per visitors has also extended to £636 pounds from £480
pounds from 2003 to 2014. This generally evaluates that spending plays a crucial role in
development of a country (Dodds and Kelman, 2008). Further, with the help of it, it is also
evaluated that the organization has enjoyed wonderful trends if overall performance of UK is
concluded.
Visitors numbers have increased because individuals have high income and this
significantly elaborates that they have high spending power. Further, with effective
transportation system, travellers do not feel hectic in order to move from one place to the
another. Current trend of the tourism is fluctuating as some popular countries implements
effective measures to attract the travellers towards it.
TASK 2
a. Exploring UK appeals to tourists
(i) Analysis of cultural, social and physical features of different tourist destinations
Tourist Destination United Kingdom Thailand Spain
 Travelers in UK
generally gets
attracted towards
the culture of the
nation. Further,
UK has some
specific features
which makes the
country different
 Thailand culture
generally
incorporates an
outstanding deal
which is
influenced from
China, India,
Cambodia, etc.
Further, Thailand
 Spain is a surprise
place for those
who loves to have
the image of
having fight for
towel space and
also to one of its
crowded beaches
or even towards
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Cultural
from the others
and it comprises
monuments,
museums and
man made
buildings, etc
(Bennett and
Strydom, 2001).
 Further, there are
almost 40
museums in UK
which are famous
for their ancient
works along with
some handicraft
culture. Further,
this generally
attracts most of
the visitors who
come all these
things to see from
different
countries.
 Moreover,
monuments in the
cited country are
also treated as a
most important
cultural factors
which includes
Big Ben,
Stonehenge,
Buckingham
Palace and
London itself
(Cant, Strydom
and Jooste, 2009).
 Further, with
different types of
food pattern,
dishes and
entertainment
events are
considered as
prima
characteristic of
is having 94-95%
Buddhists and also
have some
minorities
Muslims,
Christians and
some other
religions (Figini,
P., and Vici,
2010).
 Thailand's cultural
legacy reflects
different
challenges.
Sometimes
extreme climates
also affects the
transportation and
other connecting
facilities within the
mentioned country.
 Further, the visual
art of the country
is traditionally
Buddhists and
Buddha images
from different
periods consequent
different and
distinctive styles.
the sipping sangria
as watching a bull
fight or flamenco
in Spain. Spain is
generally famous
for the ancient
monuments which
are left by the
Romans and
Moors.
 Majorly, country
having the major
attraction from the
city like Barcelona
and Madrid which
is increasing the
country's beauty in
a significant
manner (Bennett
and Strydom,
2001).
 Moreover,
monuments like
The Palacio Real
(Royal Palace) of
Madrid is usually
the official
residence of the
King of Spain and
it is only used for
state ceremonies.
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culture of UK.
Further, most of
the cities in UK
generally shows
the rich culture of
nation and these
cities includes
England, Wales,
Scotland and
London and many
more
Social
 Different social
groups impacting
the experience of
individuals in
UK. Dominating
social groups of
this country are
relevant to the
nation, regional
and religious.
Further, these
grouping plays
significant role in
pulling and
appealing visitors
to visit UK
(Albaladejo-Pina
and Díaz-Delfa,
2009).
 Easy, delicious and
excellent cooking
famous
characteristic of
Thailand.
 Thai people
generally respect
for hierarchy and
they show a well
respect to seniors,
teachers,
guardians, parents
and the care takers.
 Spain opts very
dynamic social life
as different groups
of society interact
with each other in
quite informal
manner along with
physical contract
and greetings, etc
(Dodds and
Kelman, 2008).
 Further, countries
night life is also
one of the major
part of the social
club of Spain and
it constitutes
entertainment in
different bars and
disco theques for
whole of the night.
Moreover,
attractive hotels,
resorts and bars
also attracts most
of the visitors
UK's landscape is
one of the important
physical features as it
comprises Great
Britain and hilly
cities like Edinburgh.
In relation to it,
Scotland is also one
of the biggest height
 Thailand tourism
contributes about
6% of the
economy. Further,
the mentioned
country was the
most visited in the
year 2013 in the
southeast Asia
Spain has second
highest and most
mountains nations in
the world. Major
physical features of
Spain includes
beaches, mountains
and flatlands. Balearic
Islands and the Canary
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Physical
where mountains of
Ben Nevis and its
1,344 meters peak is
quite impressive for
travelers coming
through whole
around the globe
(Hall, 2008).
Further, different
rivers, national parks,
forest and islands are
the another physical
characteristics of UK.
(João, 2013).
 About 49% of the
population is
engaged in the
agriculture. Rice is
treated as most
important crop and
the same is
exported to the rest
of the world.
Islands which attract
most of the visitors
towards different
tourist destination of
Spain (Pearce, 2010).
Along with this,
Mainland which is the
second highest
mountain of Europe is
also one of the major
physical feature of
Spain.
(ii) Explanation about important elements that make appeal of each destinations
Appealing elements of UK, France and Spain: UK's Culture: Culture of UK is one of the major element which appeals travelers towards
different tourist destination of nation. Further, mentioned country having major cultural
elements which comprises theater, museums, shopping, outdoors, sports, etc. Further,
there are also infinite cultural activities which travelers in UK can enjoy (Timothy, 2011).
Major destinations like Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery, Natural History
and British Museum are most famed museums which usually appeals visitors to visits
different cultural destination of UK. France Geographical element: Various physical features of France assist country in
making up different tourist destination of France in the minds of the travelers. Further,
countries major features include Rhine River, Pyrenees Mountains and Beaches at
Normandy city. Moreover, natural and geographical features of France consider effective
production of coal, iron ore, bauxite, zinc, arsenic, fluorspar, gypsum, timber, fish, gold,
etc (Waterton, 2010). This physical feature of cited country make up the appeal of France
in gathering different business visitors whole around the globe. Further, considering this,
Alps Mountains, Mediterranean Sea, also plays an essential role in increasing the
charmness of tourism destination of nation.
(b) Comparison of the features of selected tourist destination with a developing tourist
destination
United Kingdom India
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