Tourist Destinations: Analysis of Popularity and Economic Impact

This report provides an overview of popular tourist destinations, including the UK, USA, Spain, Thailand, and Italy. It analyzes visitor numbers, spending per visitor, and the economic contributions of tourism in each location. The report further examines tourism trends, including consumer behavior and social trends, and forecasts future trends. It also delves into the cultural, social, and physical features that attract tourists, comparing these features across different destinations. The analysis includes statistical data and comparisons to highlight the key factors influencing the popularity and economic impact of these destinations. The report also discusses factors influencing the tourism industry such as economic factors, and government grants and the importance of adapting to market trends.

TOURIST DESTINATION

INTRODUCTION
A tourist destination define as country, state, region, local cities and small towns
which its markets itself as a place for visitors to visit the place. UK, USA Spain, Thailand,
Italy and worldwide tourist destinations are very popular by its attraction points, culture,
regions, languages, festivals and many different activities (Wang and Pizam, 2011). These
tourist attraction points in the terms of numbers of the passengers and generate the new
income sources at their location. Visitors will look into the cultural of the country, social and
physical features of the destination of those attraction points and the issues and trends that
affect their popularity, as part of the essential selling skills and knowledge needed by
managers within the travel and tourism sector. Through studying visitor numbers, statistics
and other relevant data, learners should be more aware of past issues affecting tourism,
enabling them to appreciate the impact they can have on a destination and its continued
popularity.
TASK 1
1.1 Main tourist destinations and generators of the visitor numbers and income generation.
UK- In the united kingdom there is many destinations to attract the visitors, for
identify the new different interesting environment and generate the many income sources. In
the UK there are many places with the different culture of the country and cities over the
world but the geographical culture of the UK and the climate play a vital role in the leading
the UK tourism. There are many destination to attract the visitors such as England, Scotland,
Ireland and Wales. Theses al the countries share the past, history about the villages, towns,
cities have much to interest the visitors. Tourist are know about the villages history, old
castles, and museums. This all are lead to attract the tourist to spend their holidays in the
united kingdom and spend the many in the growth of economy.
No. of visitor- After the survey to identify the numbers of visitors is high more than
others countries such as USA, Thailand, Italy and Spain. According to the researchers to
identify the official figure about the visitors in the UK is approx 37.3 %.
Spending by per visitors- visitors spending a total of approx £22.2 per holiday.

USA- In the USA there are many visit point to attract the visitors such as landmarks,
natural monuments and sports. Landmark includes the national historic places such as new
york city, central parks, Las Vegas strips and golden gate bridge or others many historical
places. Natural monuments in the USA they are the largest venue for the visitors. Sports
events to make a important percentage of the visitors dollars in the country.
No. of visitor- Around 100 million tourists visited Florida in 2015 and in the New
York City was the most-visited city by international travellers in 2015 with around 6.6
million.
Spending by per visitors- Visitors are spend the money approx 2.2 percent for
lodging, food, souvenirs, entertainment and 1 percent drop in passenger fares.
Spain- This country represent the country's tumultuous history about the places,
culture and natural beauty of the different places and towns (Richards and Munsters, 2010).
There are many places for visit such as Granada palaces royal place design highlight the
Islamic period and culture of the country. Its include the many different building, walls,
gardens and a mosque etc. There are many places such as Barcelona sites, the great mosque
of Cordoba, prado and paseo del arts and Guggenheim museum.
No. of visitor- More than 60.8 to 64.6 million tourists decided to spend their holidays
in Spain.
Spending by per visitors- Average tourist spending in the around €1,015 for full trip
and €116 a day and a International visitor spend approx 73.124 billion Spain in holiday.
Italy- Visitors are mainly visit the Italy for its art, culture, history, fashion, beaches
and beautiful coastlines. Its also includes the natural mountains and priceless ancient
monuments. This country famous by its rich arts stores, architectures, food, music etc. Its
includes the many cities such as Rome, Milan, Naples and other many small cities and towns.
No. of visitor- More than 46.1 million tourists visit the country in a year.
Spending by per visitors- Per visitors spend the money in travelling in Italy is around
€121. The price of food for one day is €32 and price of a hotel for a couple approx is €129.
Thailand- This country is the most poplar destination for the tourists in south-east
Asia including the crystal blue beaches, great food, cheap beach front in bungalows, thick
jungles and best hotels and resorts. Its includes many attraction points such as Ko phi phi

beaches, phang nga bay, grand place, railay, northen hill tribes, mu ko chang national park
and ayunthaya historical park.
No. of visitor- Visitors to Thailand should rise to 32 million and around 60 to 70
percent of travellers are repeat.
Spending by per visitors- Spending by per visitors they spend around the 150 U.S.
Dollar per day.
Contribution to economy- There are some factors are taken into the view in order to generate
the revenue from the new income sources and spending the tourism industry to maintain the
infrastructure of the historical places (Jolliffe, 2010). There are many factors are affect by the
tourism-
Economic factors- This factors includes changing in the environment occurring due to
the various problems such as Globalisation of the country, occupation of the local peoples.
Income level, education, natural disaster, riot, and local public perception etc.
USA UK Thailand Spain Italy
No. of visitor 100 million 37.3 %. 32 million 64.6 million 46.1 million
Spending by
per visitors
2.20% £22.2 150 U.S.
Dollar
€1,015 €129
1.2 Analyse statistics to identify the tourism trends and predict future trends.
The tourism industry play an important in generate the new future trends to improve
the revenues and maintain the quality relation with the other countries. Its not play a role for
generating the revenue its for create the new relation with the new visitors and the countries
or provide the good amount of nexus to each country. Government providing the grants for
some industries so that they can increases the quality of the services. In the current changing
environment as dynamic and volatile tour operator are need to adapting the new market
trends in the industry. Understand the current trends in the tourism industry include the
various essentials-

Consumer behaviour- Behaviour of the consumer changes with the products and
services using. Changing nature of driving satisfaction level of the customers from the
different product and services.
Social trends- This trend make a good view and standard of tourist for particular
destination and it depends on the social and friendly environment of the country.
Identifying the industry trends- Operator determine the new trends and quality of
service to provided by the different competitors in the market. It is required to identify the
details of the consumer preference and behaviour needs to be analysed the good responding
with the strategic approach.
Future trends- In the tourism industry to create the future trends are changes in the
demand of the tourists such as e- tourism, tour packages, gift vouchers and many industrial
deals. There are some points to forecast the new future trends -
 Changes in the work climate and increases the transportation level.
 Development of the effective and sustainable workforces, culture of the work nad
improve the employees work power (Baggio and Cooper, 2010).
 Customer’s are focus on the safety and securities of the family.
 Many industry use the green tourism world wide.
USA (Rank
2)
2014 2015 2016 2025 Comments
Contribution
to economy
17939.1 18036.65 32996 44798
Numbers of
visitors
75.0
million
77.5
million
79.8
million
81.4
million
UK (Rank 6) 2014 2015 2016 2025 Comments
Contribution
to economy
2998 2861 4622 7265

Numbers of
visitors
32.6
million
34.4
million
38.5
million
67.3
million
Italy(Rank
13)
2014 2015 2016 2025 Comments
Contribution
to economy
2149.81 1821.5 2393 5689
Numbers of
visitors
48.6
million
50.7
million
53.8
million
64.9
million
Spain (Rank
17)
2014 2015 2016 2025
Contribution
to economy
1375.8 1192.9 1775 2123
Numbers of
visitors
56 61 64 74
Thailand(Ra
nk 28)
2014 2015 2016 2025
Contribution
to economy
404.32 395.17 767 879
Numbers of
visitors
46 49 53 75
TASK 2
2.1 Analyse cultural, social and physical features of tourist destinations explaining their
appeal to tourists.
A tourism company has seen the wide range of the different qualities and new
approaches out of these services provide in the tourist industry. Government also understand

the need of the foreign currency to contributing in the economy growth. The tourism sector is
the only one which provide and generation the foreign currency to help in create the new
sources for the income. There are various features of worldwide destination-
Culture characteristic- This feature is most important for the attraction for the
visitors. The different culture of the different destinations to attract the tourists or its includes
the many languages, festival, activities and Semi-distinct cultural regions sports adventures.
The culture play a vital role to earn the foreign currency.
Physical features- This feature includes the different environmental impact of tourism
such as geographical areas and other factors covering the vast variety of change in climates,
natural vegetation, river system and fountains system
Social groups- This group involves the different regional and national level of
residents of the company. Its includes the different behaviour of the local residents toward the
tourists.
USA Japan
Culture Primarily western and Semi-
distinct cultural region.
Buddhism and Shintoism religions of
the Japan.
Geographical New york city, central parks, Las
Vegas strips and golden gate
bridge
The country includes the many
islands, forested, mountains and
unsuitable for agriculture, industrial
or residential use.
Economical The United States has a capital
mixed economy which is fuelled
by use of natural resources in the
high productivity.
Japan is the third largest national
economy in the world. Japan's public
debt have at more than 200% of its
annual gross domestic product in the
world.
Political The United States is the world's
oldest surviving federation. It is
a constitutional republic and
representative democracy with
Power is held chiefly by the prime
minister.

the majority rules.
2.2 Compare the main features of tourist destination.
Comparison of the features of tourist destinations- There are many tourist
destination such as UK, USA, Italy, Spain and Thailand. They all are destination have the
different features related to their culture, economical, social groups and physical features.
These macro-level figures however hide the unbalanced nature of global tourism. In the UK
there are destination to attract the visitors such as England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Theses al the countries share the past, history about the villages, towns, cities have much to
interest the visitors and Tourist are know more about the history, old castles, and museums
infrastructure. Thailand country in south-east Asia including the crystal blue beaches, great
food, cheap beach front in bungalows, thick jungles and best hotels and resorts. Italy country
history includes the natural mountains and priceless ancient monuments and this country
famous by its rich arts stores, architectures, food, music etc. historical places (Saraniemi and
Kylänen, 2011). Natural monuments in the USA they are the largest venue for the visitors.
Sports events to make for attract the visitors and its old places history.
Cultural, social and physical features- One of the more significant socio, cultural
and economic features are impacts on the tourism is referred to as the demonstration effect.
This depends on there differences visible between tourists and tour corporater. The culture
features includes the many differences such as many languages, festival, activities and sports
adventures (O'Connor, Flanagan and Gilbert, 2010). The social features are includes the
different regions, social rules, behaviour and different social strategies. Physical feature are
includes the country geographical characteristic, river systems and others features.
Comparative table-
Issues UK USA
Culture Christian religious life Primarily western and Semi-distinct
cultural region.
Social Cheddar cheese, apple pie,
mince pie, spotted dic and fish
Craw-fish etouffee, red beans and
rice,seafood,baked ham, pot roast

and chips and hot dogs.
Physical National parks, museums,
libraries, and galleries,
New york city, central parks, Las
Vegas strips and golden gate
bridge
TASK 3
3.1 Compare the appeal of current leading tourist destinations with that of currently
developing tourist destinations.
Nepal UK
Attraction and appeal In the Nepal includes the Boudhanath
sputa, annapurna mountain,
swayabhunath temples.
National parks, museums,
libraries and art galleries to
attract the visitors (Davison and
Ryley, 2010).
Its also includes the many
musics like classical. Pop and
its luxury hotel, beaches etc.
Culture and festival Nepal is a country full of tradition
where the traditions can be seen in
the society and it provides quality
services to the tourists visiting Nepal
The culture of the UK includes
the different music, dances and
sports. United Kingdom is a
modern country which is
having different cultures and
having high acceptability power
for accepting and welcoming
the tourists in the country.
Social In Nepal the main focus is on
supporting the tradition and
promoting it (Baggio, Scott and
Cooper, 2010). As it is a developing
Social feature include
differences in the religion and
customs of the place. United
Kingdom has vast acceptance

county the acceptance is limited to
certain extent.
for the different cultures and
religions
Physical There are various destinations in
United Kingdom and the most
famous tourist destinations of united
Kingdom are The Eden Project,
Holkham Bay, Shakespeare's Globe,
The Isle of Skye, The Backs,
Edinburgh, and Torquay. There are
various types of destinations.
The architectures of the UK
includes the many features such
as its villages and towns the
parish church is an induction of
the age.
3.2 Evaluate how characteristics of a tourist destination affect its appeal.
In the current environment the tourism industry is growing very fast rate and there are
many benefits which are provided by tourism to any country. The benefits help in the many
terms such as increases the economic rate, new sources of income generation and help in the
maintain social values. Developing in the nations can earn a lot of foregone revenue through
tourism but tourism not only provides benefits but is also disadvantageous in some cases such
as adopted different cultures of the countries and many bad things like drugs, alcohol and any
others activities.
There are some benefit of the tourism-
Increases the forgone income- The benefits of tourism to the country are that it
provides ample amount of job opportunities to the citizens of the country which reduces the
unemployment rate of the country.
Improved the historical activities- Generate the new industries like handicrafts,
transport, garments, entertainment and musics etc. by the help of the visitors to visit the new
countries (Gartner and Ruzzier, 2011). The tourist’s destinations which are rich in natural
beauty such as mountains, rivers, historical places and temples are preferred by the tourists in
large numbers.
Promote the country- For any tourist destination there are some factors which affect
its appeal like promotions of the place and increase the numbers of visitors or tourists which

will help in the increase revenue of the country and will increase the many job opportunities
in the country for the employable peoples in the market. And the tourists coming from
different countries might carry some new cultures, languages, activities and other habits with
them in the host country.
Promote the activities ans sports- Tourism industry involve the many sports activities
of the different countries with the help of the visitors. It increases the sports activities like
baseball, cricket, football and many other old sports.
After the evaluation is done, overall the countries are benefited because the countries
gain foreign exchange of the many products, cultures, languages, festivals, activities and the
sales of the local products increases which support the local residents (Komppula, 2014). Its
also help to increases the revenue and create the new income sources fort he local citizens. It
also help in improves the infrastructure of the country and enhances capital investment in the
maintain the all historical places for the visitors. The tourism industry creation the new job
opportunities is one of the most important benefits of tourist destinations for the country and
localities because it reduces the jobs for the unemployment in the country and get the best
results in growth of the country.
4.1 Analyse issues that affect the popularity of tourist destinations.
There are many issues that impact on the popularity of the tourism industry-
Economic issues- These issue impact and leakage from tourism impact on the
social, culture, income education and the leakage in the tourism services and activities such
as historical places, its infrastructure, many festivals and natural Sean in all destinations
have problem to effect on the popularity of the visitors.
Political issues- Safety concern crimes and political problems are includes the many
terrorism that affect on the numbers of the visitors (Nicoletta and Servidio, 2012). A visitors
visit the place with the knowing about the country are safe or not.
Environment issues- This issues in the travel industry affect by the population,
pollution, hygiene hotels and food. Tour operator are responding for the industry for protect
the long term visibility by the visitors for long time.
Methods for control the issues-
Focused on the relationship between the environment and the visitors there are many ways

of managing visitors popularity (Baggio, 2011). These are as follows:
Controlling the number of visitors either by use the limiting numbers to capacity
match with the numbers throughout the year, rather than the tour orators focused in time in
a focused 'tourist season.
Modifying visitor behaviour and demand for help in the adapting new resource in
many ways to enable to determine the volume of visitors, and hence become less damaged.
In relation to the first of these three methods, that of controlling the numbers of
visitors, the report suggested that the initial task is to determine the carrying capacity.
4.2 Discuss the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host community at worldwide
tourist destinations.
International visitors generally demand for the facilities, and these need to be of a
relatively high standard, particularly hotel rooms, foods, toilets and washing facilities.
International visitors also demand the good signage tool, clear notice boards, good maps and
sufficiently well-serviced campsites for identify the roads and cities to visit. International
visitor numbers are likely to increase significantly in the next 11-17 years, while domestic
visitors will remain almost constant. Hence the pressure on the tourist industry will be to
improve and increase the facilities for the international visitor, but this facilities is likely to be
opposed by domestic visitors.
Managing the visitors facilities and volume is one of the important ways of managing the
impacts of tourism, particularly impacts on the environment, socio-cultural and economic
impacts on the country to affected by the citizens income, occupation, education and life
style. Visitor management has been viewed in the past 25 years or so as a significant way to
attempt to reduce the negative impacts of tourism (Kylänen and Rusko, 2011). Another
approach has been to minimize the negative impacts at popular site by 'hardening' e.g.
resurfacing paths and footpaths, or by schemes such as 'park and ride' which keep cars out of
the immediate environment of a popular attraction.

CONCLUSION
On the basis of this case study that are conclude the many world wide tourist
destination define by the its cities, cultures, regions and many natural beauty, and its also
include the many facilities such as hotels, foods, activities, festivals etc. Determine the UK,
USA, Thailand, Spain and Italy those are countries cultures, regions, sports, foods and other
attraction points. Identify he tourism issues that impact on the popularity of the visitors. And
also determine the method for controlling the issues.