The document discusses the growth of global tourism as an industry over the past 60 years. It provides statistics showing tourism increasing from 20 million tourists in 1950 to over 900 million in 2007. Some key factors driving this growth are improvements in technology enabling more travel options, a greater social acceptance of traveling, and an expanding variety of holiday choices. The document prompts learners to consider reasons for tourism's growth and complete a mind map on the social, economic, and technological factors influencing the global expansion of tourism.
17. So, what are the reasons? The reasons why tourism has grown in the last 50 years. Social and Economic reasons Improvements in technology Expansion of holiday choice
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