Tourism Impacts and Development in Sydney: Annotated Bibliography

This annotated bibliography presents a compilation of six articles, three academic and three non-academic, focusing on the positive and negative impacts of tourism in Sydney, Australia, between 2000 and 2017. The analysis covers various aspects such as the impact of the Sydney Olympics on tourism, the economic contribution of the tourism industry, the role of cultural tourism, and the influence of international markets like China. Each annotation includes a summary of the source's content, an evaluation of its relevance to understanding tourism impacts in Sydney, and a statement on its contribution to addressing key research questions. The bibliography highlights the importance of strategic development, public investment, and marketing strategies in shaping the tourism industry in Sydney and its broader economic context.

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Tourism Industry development in Sydney
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Article 1
Full reference:
Faulkner, B., Chalip, L., Brown, G.R.A.H.A.M., Jago, L., March, R.O.G.E.R. and Woodside,
A.R.C.H., 2000. Monitoring the tourism impacts of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Event
Management, 6(4), pp.231-246.
Key words: tourism impact, summer Olympics, impact evaluation
Analysis
It has been analysed by the author that the systematic approach is needed to be
developed in the tourism industry in Australia. It has been mentioned in this study that the
tourism industry in Australia need huge development. The government should be more active
towards increasing the investment. From the research, it has been identified that due to
Olympic, the availability of visitors in Australia has increased. On the other hand, the author
has pointed out the importance of public investment in Olympic. It has been suggested by the
author that if the tourism industry in Australia is needed to be developed, it needs to focus on
bringing different strategic development. The issue which has been identified by the author
is, due to improper public investment strategies the barriers between the industry and
Olympic authority can be developed. Therefore, the author has mentioned that in order to
develop the sustainable environment in the Sydney tourism industry, the potential strategies
are needed to be developed. It has been also identified in this article that how the Olympic
event impacts on the tourism industry in Australia.
After analysing the article it has been identified that the major strength of the article is
it has clary mentioned the impact of Olympic event in the Australia tourism industry both the
negative and positive way. It has been also identified that here are various field in the Sydney

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tourism industry, where the development is needed to be done. However, it has been also
identified that the author has not elaborated much about the operations of Sydney tourism
industry. Olympic is not the only influential factor in tourism industry of Sydney, which
could be elaborated by the author for making the article more appropriate. However, this can
be said that the strategies which have been discussed in the article will be helping the other
organizations to get inspired.
Article 2
Full reference:
Cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au, Available from
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/156527/8945_FA3_Touris
m_Action_Plan_A4_UPDATE-Final-Low.pdf
Key words: tourism, opportunity, development, economic growth.
Analysis
It has been identified from this paper that Sydney has become an important tourist
business area is the Australian tourism industry, this has been also identified from the study
that Sydney has higher level of contribution in the Australian economy. After the
development in Sydney tourism industry rate of employment and job opportunities have
increased. It has been also discussed that it has cultural awareness among people has
increased after the development of tourism industry. Due to rapid economic growth, Sydney
has become the main priority in Australian tourism industry. It has been mentioned in this
study that in the year 2012, near about $5 billion has been contributed in the country
economy. Here the author has highlighted that by maintaining the partnership how Sydney
has developed its vibrant tourism business. On the other hand, the article has mentioned about

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different fields where the development is needed to be done. It has been mentioned that
destination development, destination marketing and destination management are three
important element which are needed to be followed by Sydney tourism commission. As
tourism is considered as the fastest growing sector in all over the world, therefore, if tourism
business can be developed it will bring the employment opportunity as well as it will also
provide the diversification in the industry.
Article 3
Full reference:
Ttf.org.au, http://www.ttf.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TTF-City-of-Sydney-Tourism-
and-Retail-Plan-2013.pdf. Available from
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/156527/8945_FA3_Touris
m_Action_Plan_A4_UPDATE-Final-Low.pdf
Key word: Tourism, business, economy
Analysis
It has been identified that from the article that the due to development in tourism
industry in Sydney, the global transformation has been introduced. The industry has
developed various technologies in its promotional strategy. Not only in the case of
promotional strategy, but also it has brought various changes in the telecommunication
process. This has played an important role for developing the healthy relationship with the
visitors. On the other hand, the article has also highlighted the rapid growth rate in the
availability of visitors in Sydney. Through the statistical analysis, the author has identified
that in between the year 2012-2013 total number of visitors were 37.6 million. It has been
mentioned in this article that the country has tried to provide core professional services, for

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improving its performance. The rate of visitors increases in holidays. Therefore this can be
said that the country has got many competitive advantages in the global tourism industry. As
per the strategic report this can be said that it has increased the rate of employment in tourism
industry. On the other hand, it has been also been mentioned that depending on Sydney
tourism industry various industrial development have been done. Hence, this can be clearly
understood from this article that Sydney tourism industry has high contribution in Australian
economy.
Article 4
Full reference: Pan, G.W. and Laws, E., 2002. Tourism marketing opportunities for Australia
in China. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 8(1), pp.39-48.
Key words: China, tour groups, guanxi, travel patterns, Australia,
Analysis
According to the author, due to increasing development in economy, the growth rate
in tourism industry has increased. It has been identified in this article that the China has
developed large tourist business market. The characteristics of tourism business industry have
been highlighted in this article. Another way the author has also mentioned about the
opportunities of Australian inbound tour operators in the market. The article also focused on
the benefits for the organizers in the case of providing better services to the visitors. In this
study, the author has identified that issues regarding the tour operations from Australia to
china. On the other hand, it has also identified ganuxi as the special component for bringing
the development in Chinese tourism industry. On the other hand how the traditional
relationship influences the Chinese tourism market has been analysed by the author. The
author has found that in 21st century Australia is the first country which has established
tourism business relationship with china in large scale. Therefore the article has tried to

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identify the operations of Chinese tourism market so that the Australian products and service
can be promoted to the visitors from China.
The major strength of this article that it has clary identified the characteristic of
Chinese tourism industry and market operations. Through this article the clear view of the
opportunities of Chinese business industry can be analysed. However, the author has mainly
focused on the Chinese market characteristics, the Australian business industry has also
influenced the Chinese tourism market, which could be elaborate clearly. After analysing the
article this can be said that it will be helping the organizations which wants to expand those
business market depending on Chinese tourist market.
Article 5
Full reference:
Morse, J., 2001. The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: how the Australian Tourist Commission
leveraged the games for tourism. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 7(2), pp.101-107.
Key words: Sydney, Australia, Olympic Games, tourism
Analysis
In this article, the author has tried to highlight the strategies, which are being used by
the Australian tourist commission. Here the importance of Olympic Games as an important
influential factor for the attracting the tourists has been discussed. It has been identified that
by introducing the pre-game strategies the promotions of tourist market in Australia is being
done. According to the author by establishing the major promotions through social media and
TBV advertisements the visitors are being attracted, which increased the business revenue of
Australian tourism industry on that period. Sydney Olympic 2000, has brought opportunity
for the industry to develop its business market. In this time period, the business market has

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done in the large scale. In the Olympic session the target market base of the industry gets
increased. Therefore, this can be said that Olympic game 2000, has brought huge opportunity
for the tourism industry in Sydney. In this article the author has identified the marketing
strategies of the International Olympic Committee and Australian tourist commission for
increasing the rate of profit. Therefore this can be clearly said that through this process, the
rate of profitability has been increased due to the joint initiatives from both side.
After analysing the article, it has been identified that the strategies of the Australian
tourist commission for increasing the rate of visitors. By taking the advantages of
International Olympic Games the Australian tourism industry has developed different
promotional strategies, which has brought development for both. However, the study has
mentioned Olympic as the only attraction in Australia, therefore this can be said that the
strategies developed by the Australian Tourist commission will not be applicable for whole
year. On the other hand, this can be said that if the strategies will be followed by the other
countries, they will be able to attract the visitors for attracting the visitors towards the
company.
Article 6
Full reference:
Researchgate.net, Available from
https://www.researchgate.net/.../Cultural_Tourism_Research_Methods.pdf
Key words: cultural tourism, development, economy
Analysis
It has been mentioned in this article that after the rapid growth in tourism industry,
importance of cultural tourism research has increased. After 1980, the research on tourism

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industry has got importance in global market. After this different tourism related educational
courses have been introduced in order to increase its awareness. It has been identified from
this study that culture has higher level of importance in order to attract the visitors. It has
been mentioned that economy of a country also influences the cultural tourism. In the case of
cultural tourism, the target market of the organization can defer depending on the
preferences. Another way, this can be said that social and culture of a country impacts on the
tourism industry. The article has identified different growth factors in cultural tourism
industry. In this paper, the author has tried to shed light on the motivational factors of the
cultural tourism. Behaviour and activities of the people are highly influential in cultural
tourism.
Cultural knowledgeable people easily attracted towards the places which is rich in
culture. In the case of Australian tourism, it has been mentioned that Australia is country
which is full of culture. In the tourist places, Sydney is the popular tourist place. According to
the author the in order to attract the tourists towards cultural tourism Australian tourism
industry has introduced various cultural events, which has played an important role in the
case of contributing large amount in Australian economy. After analysing the entire article,
this can be said that by adopting the proposed behavioural changes, the cultural tourism
industry can be developed in a proper manner in Sydney.

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Reference list
Cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au, Available from
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/156527/8945_FA3_Touris
m_Action_Plan_A4_UPDATE-Final-Low.pdf
Faulkner, B., Chalip, L., Brown, G.R.A.H.A.M., Jago, L., March, R.O.G.E.R. and Woodside,
A.R.C.H., 2000. Monitoring the tourism impacts of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Event
Management, 6(4), pp.231-246.
Key words: cultural tourism, development, economy
Morse, J., 2001. The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games: how the Australian Tourist Commission
leveraged the games for tourism. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 7(2), pp.101-107.
Pan, G.W. and Laws, E., 2002. Tourism marketing opportunities for Australia in
China. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 8(1), pp.39-48.
Researchgate.net, Available from
https://www.researchgate.net/.../Cultural_Tourism_Research_Methods.pdf
Ttf.org.au, http://www.ttf.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TTF-City-of-Sydney-Tourism-
and-Retail-Plan-2013.pdf. Available from
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/156527/8945_FA3_Touris
m_Action_Plan_A4_UPDATE-Final-Low.pdf