Comprehensive Analysis of Tourist Destinations: Trends and Appeal

This report provides a detailed analysis of tourist destinations, examining visitor numbers, income generation, and key trends in the industry. It compares leading tourist destinations, such as the USA, Spain, UK, Thailand, and Italy, highlighting their contributions to GDP and visitor statistics. The report also evaluates the appeal of current leading destinations versus developing ones like Cuba and North Korea, assessing factors that affect a destination's popularity, including political conditions, health and safety issues, and environmental impacts. Furthermore, it discusses the potential for responsible tourism to enhance host communities by minimizing negative impacts and maximizing economic benefits, emphasizing economic, social, and environmental responsibilities. The report concludes by underscoring the importance of sustainable practices in ensuring the long-term prosperity of tourist destinations.

TOURIST DESTINATION
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Table of Contents
Introduction……….................……………………………. .3
Visitor numbers and income generation…………….…….3-4
Trends and predict future trends…………………………..4-6
Comparison between leading tourist destinations…………6-7
Tourist destination affect and its appeal…………………..7-8
Issues that affect the popularity………………………….....8
Responsible tourism……………………………………….8-9
Conclusion………………………………………………….9
References…………………………………………………...9
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Introduction
Tourism is developing sector. It increase or boost the nation’s economy. It is developing at
fast pace. Tourism expels boundaries between two countries. Tourism area is real donor in
country's economy. Tourism raises opportunities of job. Places visited by visitors termed as
tourist destinations. Destinations popularity gets raised with its effect of accessibility and
various destinations having their own specific features. Sector of tourism increased with raise
in the popularity of tourist destinations. Visitors get attracted towards the specific technique
tourist destinations. UK position is 8th in way of number of tourists and 3rd position in terms
of tours and trips. Its features are social, cultural and physical. It helps to employment
opportunity to the country. Tourist destinations affected by accessibility, weather, service
availability, quality services, money value and campaign of marketing and there is many
issue that affect the popularity of tourist destination by social riots, terrorists attacks and etc.
Tourists should respect the culture of host country and it includes decreasing pollution these
are the potential for responsible tourism. Social tourism is part to human involves in a society
and members. Physical feature can be explained as object of tangible which can be linked.
Members of society part of culture.
1.1. Analyse main tourist destinations and generators of the world in terms
of visitor numbers and income generation.
Issue USA SPAIN UK THAILAND ITALY
Contribut
ion to
economy
The direct role
of Travel and
Tourism to
GDP was
US$458.0bn
which is 2.6%
of aggregate
GDP in 2014,
and is estimate
to increase by
3.0% in 2015
and to increase
by 3.8% pa,
from 2015-
2025, to
US$684.6bn
which is 3.0%
of aggregate
GDP in 2025.
The aggregate
role of Travel
and Tourism
to GDP was
The direct role
of Travel &
Tourism to
GDP was
EUR58.8bn
which is 5.6%
of total GDP
in 2014,
and is forecast
to increase by
3.3% in 2015,
and to increase
by 2.3% pa,
from 2015-
2025, to
EUR76.2bn
Which is 5.7%
overall GDP in
2025.
The overall
role of Travel
& Tourism to
GDP was
36.1 million
abroad
guests who
went to the
UK in 2015
spent £22.1
billion
5% rise in
volume and
1% rise in
value
compared
with 2014.
The direct role of
Travel &
Tourism to GDP
was
THB1,037.3bn
which is 8.6% of
overall GDP in
2014, and is
forecast to
increase by 3.4%
in 2015, and to
increase by 6.7%
pa, from 2015-
2025, to
THB2, 045.0bn
which is 11.7%
of overall GDP in
2025.
GDP was
EUR162.7bn
(10.1%
of GDP) in
2014, and is
estimated to
increase by
1.7% in 2015,
and to increase
by 1.7% pa to
EUR195.5bn
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US$1,402.6bn
which is 8.0%
GDP in 2014,
and is
conjecture to
increase by
3.1% in 2015,
and to increase
by 3.4% pa to
US$2,028.3bn
which is 8.7%
GDP in 2025.
EUR161.0bn
which is
15.2% of GDP
in 2014,
and is forecast
to rise by 4.0%
in 2015, and to
increase by
2.1% pa to
EUR206.0bn
15.4% of GDP
in
2025
Number
of visitors
United States
in fiscal year
2014 and 2015
was from the
following
countries
(listed over
700,000
admissions)
77.5 million
international
tourists visited
to the U.S. in
2015
Overall
contribution of
Travel &
Tourism to
GDP was
EUR161.0bn
which is
15.2% of GDP
in 2014,
and is forecast
to increase by
4.0% in 2015,
and to rise by
2.1% pa to
EUR206.0bn
which is15.4%
of GDP in
2025.
60.8 million
Tourists
decided to
spend their
holidays in
Spain.
36.1 million
abroad
guests who
went to the
UK in 2015
spent £22.1
billion
Tourist exports
created THB1,
309.1bn which is
14.4% of total
exports in 2014.
This is forecast to
rise by 3.3% in
2015, and rise by
7.7% pa, from
2015-2025, to
THB2,828.6bn in
2025 which is
17.3%
of total and
Thailand Records
29.88 Million
Tourist Arrivals
in 2015
46.1
million tourist
Spending
by per
visitors
Average
2830.7493540
05168 $ spend
by visitors
Average 937.5
$ spend by
visitors
Average
612.188365
6509695
euro
Average
73962.516733601
07thb
Average
4240.7809110
62907 euro
1.2 Analyse statistics to determine tourism destination trends and predict
future trends
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USA 2014 2015 2025 Comments
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Contribution
to economy
Overall role of
Travel &
Tourism to
GDP was
US$1,402.6bn
which is 8.0%
of GDP.
Estimated overall
contribution
forecast to rise by
3.1% in 2015,
Overall role
forecast to
increase by
3.4% pa to
US$2,028.3bn
Set out and
Tourism to
GDP was
US$1,402.6bn
which is 8.0%
of GDP in
2014, and is
conjecture to
ascend by
3.1% in 2015,
and to ascend
by 3.4% dad
to
US$2,028.3bn
which is 8.7%
of GDP in
2025.
No of visitors
75.0 million
(international
tourist)
77.5
million(international
tourist)
128,893,00 2025,
international
tourist arrivals
are estimate
to overall
128,893,000,
providing
expenditure
of
US$279.4bn,
an rise of
3.7%.
Spain
(Contributio
n to
economy)
15.2% of
GDP
15.3% of GDP
forecast to rise
by 2.1% pa to
EUR206.0bn
by 2025
(15.4% of
GDP)
In 2014 gdp
was 15.2%
which rise
by .3% which
is 15.5% and
estimate for
future 15.4%
No of
visitors
68.2 million 64.9 million 85,400,000 Collection is
forecast to
overall
85,400,000,
creating
consumption
of
EUR70.7bn,
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an expansion
of 2.7% pa.
UK
(Contributio
n to
economy)
10.5% of
GDP
(Overall
contribution)
10.6% of GDP
(total contribution)
11.2% of
GDP
(total
contribution)
It is estimate
to increase by
3.1% pa to
GBP263.9bn
by 2025
No of visitors
32.6 million 34.4 million 50,138,000 UK
calculated
GBP27.4bn
in visitor
exports in
2014, 2015
this is
expected to
grow by
4.2%, and the
country is
expected to
attract 34,4
million
international
visitors
receives.
3.1 Compare the appeal of current leading tourist destinations with that of
currently developing tourist destinations
Compare the leading visitor destination with the increasing visitors’ destinations example of
Cuba and North Korea has been chosen. Both destinations have something similar. Cuba is
one of the best destinations with more than 2 million arrivals per year for several motives and
Cuba located in North America. North Korea located in Asia some of the main visitor
destinations which can be travelled in North Korea include juche tower, kumsusan palace of
the sun, paektu mountain, tomb of king kongmin etc and Cuba most visited places by tourists
are Havana cathedral, Christ of Havana, baconao, colon cemetery, el template, san Luis
valley, cayo levia and many more. Cuba appeals to the visitors who are finding visitors
destination having beaches and South Korea is famous for culture. South Korea also known
as “Korean wave” and it is the historic city of Gyeongju. Cuba also have attractive historical
place such as cathedral de san cristobal, museo de la ciudad, Trinidad and many more so
these are the comparison the appeal of current leading tourist destinations with that of
currently developing tourist destinations.
3.2 evaluate how characteristics of a tourist destination affect its appeal
Cuba is part of North America and
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Introduction
Caribbean island between the Caribbean Sea
and the North Atlantic Ocean and known as
the largest island. It lies 145 km South of
Key West, Florida between the Cayman
Islands.
Characteristic
There have couple of things that famous
about Cuba. Cuba is famous for Its rich
culture. The Music of Cuba and dances are
pretty famous there. Their musical
instruments and dance styles are mostly of
African and European origin. Baseball is the
most popular sport there and Baseball
introduced by American dockworkers in
Havana in 19thCentury. Cuba is famous
forints uniqueness, creativity and survivalist
spirit. There have couples of way to reach
Cuba like by Air, car, train, boat and taxi.
Cuba has rich history and daily diet in Cuba
is quite simple. Rice and beans are nerve.
The number of foreign visitors could rise
from 3.5 million in 2015 to over 10 million
in 2030. Cuban Government plans to
construct new hotels and resorts to
increasing visitors in Cuba.
Population
The current population of Cuba is
11,390,554. Cuba population is equivalent to
0.15 % of the total world population. The
total land area is 41,110 sq. Miles. 76.2% of
the population is Urban and The median age
in Cuba is 41.7 years.
Tourism and Climate
Tourism in Cuba generates over 2 million
arrivals per year. Cuba is famous for its
favorable climate, beaches, colonial
architecture and cultural history. Cuba is
well known for its health tourism, Cultural
tourism and tourism. Some Cuban hotels and
resorts were opened only for foreign
Tourists but this policy reversed by Cuban
Government. Climate in cuba is famous for
its cool trade winds that some relief from the
heat and humidity. Weather is pretty much
sunny with lots of sun shine and average
temperature is approximately 26-28 degrees
centigrade in the southernmost areas
4.1. Analyse issues that affect the popularity of tourist destinations
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Tourism can be very effective to a country’s economy and there have many things that can
affect Tourism of a country in both ways ‘Negatively and Positively’. Tourism relates to
Economy that’s why it is a highly taxed industry, People who they are new in tourism
industry realize just how many taxes travelers pay. In Some Countries, states or cities almost
40 % of the commodity’s cost comes from add-on taxes. When government claims that they
must provide additional protection services to tourists.
Political conditions will be a issue that can be affect tourism. Like Governments claim that
they support and legally allow tourism, Visa restrictions also relates to Political issues, war
and act of terrorism. People want to travel in such kind of countries who they are fully secure
for tourism like Peaceful Environment, Tourism friendly countries, Devoid Terrorism, With
Lower Crime rates etc. Some countries allow tourism with very strict rules. They don’t even
allow a tourist to contact his/her legal advisors and lawyers to help him when he/she breaks
their rules. Some Countries don’t even allow you to communicate with their local citizens.
They don’t allow cameras, cell phones even they keep passports on arrival.
Health and Safety issues are important either in Tourism. Mostly issues like Pestilence and
Disease are major issues in it. Environment impacts can be an issue. Pollution, noise, land
and water are major issues. Tourism is a subject of pleasure and experiencing different sites
and Health and safety is a serious issue in it
4.2. Discuss the potential for responsible tourism to enhance the host
community at worldwide tourist destinations
Responsible tourism is a kind of tourism that reduces negative social, economic and
environmental impacts and hatches good economic benefits for local citizens and intensify
the prosperity of host communities. In simple language Responsible tourism is about using
tourism to make places better for people to live and visit.
Responsible tourism enhances by maximize positive impacts and to minimize negative ones.
To follow all relevant international and national standards, laws and regulation impacts
positively
Economic Responsibility – Local economic benefits can be increased by increasing linkages
and reducing leakages to make sure that communities are involved in it and try to assist in
poverty reduction by to use pro-poor strategies. To develop quality products also can help to
enhance the destination. Market tourism in ways which show the natural, cultural and social
probity of the destination and that will increase forms of tourism. To Provide competent and
convenient support to all kinds of enterprises to ensure tourism related enterprises exceed.
Social Responsibility - increase tourism contribution in health and Education to improve it.
To be serious to the host culture, maintaining and gladden social and cultural diversity and
encounter with sexual exploitation of human beings, especially the exploitation of children
and to regularly be part of the local community in planning and decision making.
Environmental Responsibilities – Recycle resources and reduce waste and over consumption,
promote Education and higher studies and awareness for sustainable development for all
entrepreneurs, manage natural multicity sustainably and to develop type of tourism that the
environment can support and respect integrity of Protected areas and vulnerable ecosystems.
Conclusion
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Tourist destinations affected by accessibility, weather, service availability, quality services,
money value and campaign of marketing and there is many issue that affect the popularity of
tourist destination by social riots, terrorists attacks and etc. Social tourism is part to human
involves in a society and members. It is a wonderful way for individual spends their money
for cities to attract other individuals and city in the world attract large amount of money help
of foreigners take the chance to explore new cities. In which we understand scope of key UK
and worldwide tourist destinations, issues likely to affect the popularity of tourist destinations
cultural, social and physical features of tourist destinations and characteristics of destinations
affect their appeal to tourists which divided in to three parts and these are physical character
tics, social characteristics and physical characteristics and it help to understand UK and
worldwide destinations, about their environment, physical and social features. Tourist
destinations affected by accessibility, weather, service availability, quality services, money
value and campaign of marketing and there is many issue that affect the popularity of tourist
destination by social riots, terrorists attacks and etc. It help to calculate the behaviour of the
tour and travel company. Many new methods come in to tours and travels company. Help of
this study we understand why tour and travel industry help to growth of countries.
Destinations are organized when a individual finds to a place where he or she don’t go
before.
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