This document discusses international tourism. It defines international tourism as travel to another country for non-business purposes that involves an overnight stay. The document then outlines the early history of tourism dating back thousands of years. It also lists some of the cultural, historical and man-made attractions that drive tourism. Finally, it provides some key statistics about the size and growth of the global international tourism industry.
Tourism trends in a changing world examines international tourism trends and competition for the UK tourism industry. Some key points:
- France, Ireland, USA and Germany are now the top inbound markets to Britain, replacing previous leaders.
- Life priorities and holiday wants vary globally, with emerging economies focusing on career and developed economies seeking work-life balance.
- Global tourism league tables from 2000-2009 show Turkey and Malaysia rising, while the UK has fallen in earnings and spending rankings.
- Inbound tourism to the UK has grown significantly over the long term and is forecast to be worth more than domestic trips by 2020, supporting more UK jobs.
This document discusses trends that are reshaping tourism, including shareability, usability, creativity, and dreamotion. Shareability refers to how people define themselves by what they share online and the power of collaboration. Usability focuses on easy-to-use options that allow people to pay just for what they need. Creativity explores niche tourism and connecting people. Dreamotion emphasizes slowing down and experiencing local areas through activities like organic farming. The overall message is that tourism is being reshaped to design livable cities and connect visitors through high-quality, customized experiences.
World economic growth between 2010-2030 will increase demand for travel and tourism, especially in China and India. Short trips of 1-3 nights are expected to increase 12% as people have less time but still want new experiences. Destinations need to focus on authenticity, culture, locality and simplicity to appeal to time-poor travelers looking to escape complex modern lives. They also need an innovative social media strategy to engage new generations of travelers.
Willms Future Trends In Tourism Global Perspectives Club Of Amsterdam ...jwillms
The document discusses future trends in global tourism. It notes that tourism is already a global industry, with Asia projected to become the dominant region over the next two decades. An aging population in Europe will also impact tourism, with potential consequences like declining incomes and increased health risks for the elderly. Visiting friends and relatives (VFR) tourism is presented as a sustainable trend. The effects of climate change on tourism patterns are also addressed, with some regions possibly benefiting from warmer temperatures and a "Mediterranean" climate.
A presentation for ICTT 2013 (International Conference on Travel Technology India) in Kovalam, Kerala. Most of the slides have notes as well.
Conference website: http://icttindia.org/
My Tourism Currents team and I do online and in-person training in social media for tourism and hospitality - http://www.tourismcurrents.com
What are the latest trends in inbound and domestic tourism? How is Britain perceived as a destination for a holiday by Britons and overseas residents? How is consumer (and tourist) behaviour evolving? What are the major upcoming challenges and opportunities for tourism businesses? These are some of the questions that this presentation will attempt to answer.
1. Tourism is defined as the movement of people between different areas for pleasure or business, and the provision of facilities like accommodation and recreation for tourists.
2. The main types of tourists are regional, stopover, international, domestic, and cruise ship tourists. People travel for reasons like education, events, health, business, visiting friends and relatives, and sightseeing.
3. The Caribbean gets most of its tourists from countries like England, the USA, and Canada. Tourism products provided include food, beverages, entertainment, and accommodation.
This document discusses international tourism. It defines international tourism as travel to another country for non-business purposes that involves an overnight stay. The document then outlines the early history of tourism dating back thousands of years. It also lists some of the cultural, historical and man-made attractions that drive tourism. Finally, it provides some key statistics about the size and growth of the global international tourism industry.
Tourism trends in a changing world examines international tourism trends and competition for the UK tourism industry. Some key points:
- France, Ireland, USA and Germany are now the top inbound markets to Britain, replacing previous leaders.
- Life priorities and holiday wants vary globally, with emerging economies focusing on career and developed economies seeking work-life balance.
- Global tourism league tables from 2000-2009 show Turkey and Malaysia rising, while the UK has fallen in earnings and spending rankings.
- Inbound tourism to the UK has grown significantly over the long term and is forecast to be worth more than domestic trips by 2020, supporting more UK jobs.
This document discusses trends that are reshaping tourism, including shareability, usability, creativity, and dreamotion. Shareability refers to how people define themselves by what they share online and the power of collaboration. Usability focuses on easy-to-use options that allow people to pay just for what they need. Creativity explores niche tourism and connecting people. Dreamotion emphasizes slowing down and experiencing local areas through activities like organic farming. The overall message is that tourism is being reshaped to design livable cities and connect visitors through high-quality, customized experiences.
World economic growth between 2010-2030 will increase demand for travel and tourism, especially in China and India. Short trips of 1-3 nights are expected to increase 12% as people have less time but still want new experiences. Destinations need to focus on authenticity, culture, locality and simplicity to appeal to time-poor travelers looking to escape complex modern lives. They also need an innovative social media strategy to engage new generations of travelers.
Willms Future Trends In Tourism Global Perspectives Club Of Amsterdam ...jwillms
The document discusses future trends in global tourism. It notes that tourism is already a global industry, with Asia projected to become the dominant region over the next two decades. An aging population in Europe will also impact tourism, with potential consequences like declining incomes and increased health risks for the elderly. Visiting friends and relatives (VFR) tourism is presented as a sustainable trend. The effects of climate change on tourism patterns are also addressed, with some regions possibly benefiting from warmer temperatures and a "Mediterranean" climate.
A presentation for ICTT 2013 (International Conference on Travel Technology India) in Kovalam, Kerala. Most of the slides have notes as well.
Conference website: http://icttindia.org/
My Tourism Currents team and I do online and in-person training in social media for tourism and hospitality - http://www.tourismcurrents.com
What are the latest trends in inbound and domestic tourism? How is Britain perceived as a destination for a holiday by Britons and overseas residents? How is consumer (and tourist) behaviour evolving? What are the major upcoming challenges and opportunities for tourism businesses? These are some of the questions that this presentation will attempt to answer.
1. Tourism is defined as the movement of people between different areas for pleasure or business, and the provision of facilities like accommodation and recreation for tourists.
2. The main types of tourists are regional, stopover, international, domestic, and cruise ship tourists. People travel for reasons like education, events, health, business, visiting friends and relatives, and sightseeing.
3. The Caribbean gets most of its tourists from countries like England, the USA, and Canada. Tourism products provided include food, beverages, entertainment, and accommodation.
This document summarizes Nicholas Hall's presentation on digital tourism trends at the Digital Tourism Think Tank conference in Slovenia on October 14, 2014. Some of the key points discussed include:
- The exponential growth of internet usage and digital data creation in recent years.
- Privacy concerns among internet users are rising even as more personal data is shared online.
- Video and mobile usage is growing rapidly, especially among travelers who increasingly film and share their trips.
- New technologies like mobile wallets and apps are driving growth in mobile commerce opportunities for tourism businesses.
- Travelers expect easy access to real-time trip information and services through their mobile devices.
- Social media continues to be important for sharing travel experiences, though
This document discusses trends in global tourism. It explains that tourism is an important contributor to the global economy, generating income and employment. While international tourist arrivals and tourism revenues have seen continued growth, the nature of tourism is changing. Mass tourism is evolving to niche tourism as travelers prefer more customized experiences. Tourism is also shifting from organized group tours to independent travel. Both long and short haul destinations are developing new tourism products to attract different market segments.
Lecture 1 intro to international tourismASU Online
This document provides an overview of the topics that will be covered in the International Tourism course. It will examine global tourism regions, destinations, and the economic, political, social, cultural, and historical factors that influence tourism in each region. The document also defines tourism and related terms, describes the basic dimensions of travel and tourism, outlines the components and sectors of the tourism industry, and traces the history and modern development of mass tourism.
This document discusses the concepts of nation branding and destination branding. It explores the debate around whether countries can be branded in the same way as products. While some argue that branding techniques can directly manipulate a country's image, others assert that a country's reputation is based on its actions, not just communications. The document also provides principles for successful destination branding, including engaging stakeholders, achieving sector balance, intelligence collection, focus, communication, and treating branding as an ongoing process. Ultimately, it argues that branding alone cannot change a nation's image but must be supported by the destination's offerings and coherence across stakeholders.
Tourism is defined as travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The UNWTO defines a tourist as someone traveling outside their usual environment for less than a year for leisure, business, or other purposes. Tourism has grown significantly in recent decades due to factors like increased leisure time, improved transportation infrastructure, and lifestyle changes. There are various types and classifications of tourists based on activities, interests, age, and other demographic factors. Sustainable tourism development aims to meet current economic and travel needs without compromising future generations' ability to do the same.
The document discusses technology trends related to mobile technology, hospitality, online travel behavior, and social media. It notes that mobile phone connections have reached 5 billion worldwide, with half of Americans expected to have a smartphone by Christmas 2011. Augmented reality is being used in airports and tablets/smartphones will be the primary way of accessing and planning travel online in the next 5 years. It also discusses the growth of social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter and their increasing role in travel planning and marketing.
International tourism is a major source of income for many countries. Some of the top countries for tourism include France, the United States, China, Spain, and Italy. These countries attract tens of millions of international visitors annually due to major attractions like Paris, New York City, the Great Wall of China, Barcelona, and Rome. Popular attractions include historic and cultural sites, natural landscapes, amusement parks, and cities with diverse activities. Tourism provides significant economic benefits through employment and foreign income.
Tourism involves temporary travel to destinations outside one's normal environment. It can include domestic travel within a country or international travel between countries. The main elements of tourism include the attractions, amenities and accessibility of destinations, as well as the various services that support travel and accommodation needs. Tourism is an important industry that provides significant economic, social and cultural benefits to communities around the world.
Whole Tourism System Model- Neil LeiperAruna Poddar
1. Leiper's tourism system model outlines the key components of tourism, including tourist generating regions, transit routes, destinations, and the tourism industry.
2. The model shows the interaction between tourists and the places they visit, and identifies push factors that encourage travel and pull factors that attract tourists to destinations.
3. The whole tourism system consists of five elements - tourists, places of origin and return, destinations, transportation routes, and tourism businesses. It depicts the flow of tourists between origins and destinations.
RESONANCE CONSULTANCY IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT, BRANDING AND MARKETING. OUR TEAM HAS ADVISED PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS IN MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. OUR INTEGRATED
APPROACH TO RESEARCH, STRATEGY AND BRANDING HELPS COMMUNITIES, CITIES AND COUNTRIES IDENTIFY NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, CREATE PLANS FOR THE FUTURE, AND COMMUNICATE THEIR STORIES TO REALIZE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THEIR DESTINATIONS.
IN ADDITION TO CONDUCTING RESEARCH FOR OUR CLIENTS IN NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE, RESONANCE CONSULTANCY CONDUCTED A SURVEY OF MORE THAN 3,300 U.S. TRAVELERS IN NOVEMBER 2014 TO UNDERSTAND THE PREFERENCES, ASPIRATIONS AND INTENTIONS OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST TOURISM ECONOMY.
THIS PRESENTATION UPDATES AND SUMMARIZES OUR RESEARCH AND PERSPECTIVE ON THE KEY MEGATRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY.
UNWTO presents the latest global travel trends including excerpts from the landmark report 'Tourism Towards 2030'.
Highlights from the 'Global Report on LGBT Tourism' are also featured here, the first report from UNWTO examining LGBT Tourism from a social, economic and political perspective.
Contents copyright UNWTO
UNWTO Affiliate Members at the IGLTA Convention 2011Platma Tourism
The document summarizes the keynote speech by Peter Jordan on global partnerships in tourism. It discusses the role of UNWTO in promoting sustainable and ethical tourism. It also provides an overview of world tourism trends in 2010, forecasting continued growth in international arrivals driven by emerging markets like China and Brazil. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of knowledge sharing, sustainability, social responsibility, and public-private cooperation for tourism development.
Tomorrows world the future of hospitalityJason Potter
The document discusses the future of the hospitality industry according to Tony Potter, President of Braveagle. Some key points:
1) International tourist arrivals are projected to grow significantly by 2030, reaching 1.8 billion arrivals per year, though emerging economic and environmental factors could impact projections.
2) Emerging economies will see faster tourism growth than advanced economies after 2015. By 2030, Europe's share of international arrivals is projected to decline while Asia/Pacific and other regions increase their shares.
3) Technologies like mobile services, self-check in, and biometric recognition will continue transforming the hospitality industry, but companies must focus on quality service over new technologies.
4)
The document summarizes trends in the international hospitality industry. It discusses economic highlights showing GDP growth forecasts by region. Tourism trends are presented, including data on international tourist arrivals and receipts from 1990-2010. Hotel performance data from 2007-2010 on occupancy rates, average daily rates (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) are analyzed by region. Finally, investment trends are reviewed, with statistics on hotel transaction volumes, investors' profiles, development pipelines and hotel values per room in top global markets from 2010 data.
The document provides information about travel and tourism based on a survey conducted with 100 respondents. Some key findings from the survey include:
- 47% of respondents were between 20-25 years old. Most respondents (72%) were students.
- The majority (69%) preferred planning their own trips rather than using a travel agent. Family vacations (57%) were the most common trip purpose.
- Hill stations (50%) were the most popular destination. Train was the preferred mode of transportation.
- Stays were usually short, with 30% of trips being 1-2 days and 18% being 3-5 days. Expensive hotels (64%) were preferred over economy hotels (25%).
Tourism is defined as travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. In 2010, there were over 940 million international tourist arrivals worldwide. Tourism is important for many countries' economies, contributing an estimated 5% of global GDP. Popular types of tourism include beach vacations, winter sports, cultural/heritage tourism, and niche markets like medical or culinary tourism. Factors like improved transportation, changing lifestyles, and internet sales have made tourism more accessible in recent decades. However, events like terrorist attacks, health crises, and natural disasters can negatively impact tourism in affected areas.
The document discusses tourism in various countries around the world including Pakistan. It provides statistics on international tourist arrivals and the economic contribution of tourism to GDP and employment in highly visited countries like France, the US, China, Spain, Italy and India. For Pakistan specifically, it outlines the history of tourism development, popular tourist destinations and the factors impacting tourism growth, including security concerns. It recommends improving tourism policies, infrastructure, awareness and training to further develop the tourism industry in Pakistan.
This document discusses opportunities for increased inbound tourism to Black Sea destinations. It notes that the Black Sea region attracted over 94 million international tourists in 2012, representing 18% of European tourism. Turkey is the 6th most visited country globally while Russia is 9th. Events like Euro 2012 boosted Ukraine's tourism. Bulgaria and Romania also saw arrivals growth. Trends in the region include improved infrastructure and accessibility, new hotels, and marketing to attract MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism and extend seasons. The document predicts continued strong growth in European tourism arrivals from 500 million currently to nearly 750 million by 2030.
This document summarizes Nicholas Hall's presentation on digital tourism trends at the Digital Tourism Think Tank conference in Slovenia on October 14, 2014. Some of the key points discussed include:
- The exponential growth of internet usage and digital data creation in recent years.
- Privacy concerns among internet users are rising even as more personal data is shared online.
- Video and mobile usage is growing rapidly, especially among travelers who increasingly film and share their trips.
- New technologies like mobile wallets and apps are driving growth in mobile commerce opportunities for tourism businesses.
- Travelers expect easy access to real-time trip information and services through their mobile devices.
- Social media continues to be important for sharing travel experiences, though
This document discusses trends in global tourism. It explains that tourism is an important contributor to the global economy, generating income and employment. While international tourist arrivals and tourism revenues have seen continued growth, the nature of tourism is changing. Mass tourism is evolving to niche tourism as travelers prefer more customized experiences. Tourism is also shifting from organized group tours to independent travel. Both long and short haul destinations are developing new tourism products to attract different market segments.
Lecture 1 intro to international tourismASU Online
This document provides an overview of the topics that will be covered in the International Tourism course. It will examine global tourism regions, destinations, and the economic, political, social, cultural, and historical factors that influence tourism in each region. The document also defines tourism and related terms, describes the basic dimensions of travel and tourism, outlines the components and sectors of the tourism industry, and traces the history and modern development of mass tourism.
This document discusses the concepts of nation branding and destination branding. It explores the debate around whether countries can be branded in the same way as products. While some argue that branding techniques can directly manipulate a country's image, others assert that a country's reputation is based on its actions, not just communications. The document also provides principles for successful destination branding, including engaging stakeholders, achieving sector balance, intelligence collection, focus, communication, and treating branding as an ongoing process. Ultimately, it argues that branding alone cannot change a nation's image but must be supported by the destination's offerings and coherence across stakeholders.
Tourism is defined as travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The UNWTO defines a tourist as someone traveling outside their usual environment for less than a year for leisure, business, or other purposes. Tourism has grown significantly in recent decades due to factors like increased leisure time, improved transportation infrastructure, and lifestyle changes. There are various types and classifications of tourists based on activities, interests, age, and other demographic factors. Sustainable tourism development aims to meet current economic and travel needs without compromising future generations' ability to do the same.
The document discusses technology trends related to mobile technology, hospitality, online travel behavior, and social media. It notes that mobile phone connections have reached 5 billion worldwide, with half of Americans expected to have a smartphone by Christmas 2011. Augmented reality is being used in airports and tablets/smartphones will be the primary way of accessing and planning travel online in the next 5 years. It also discusses the growth of social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter and their increasing role in travel planning and marketing.
International tourism is a major source of income for many countries. Some of the top countries for tourism include France, the United States, China, Spain, and Italy. These countries attract tens of millions of international visitors annually due to major attractions like Paris, New York City, the Great Wall of China, Barcelona, and Rome. Popular attractions include historic and cultural sites, natural landscapes, amusement parks, and cities with diverse activities. Tourism provides significant economic benefits through employment and foreign income.
Tourism involves temporary travel to destinations outside one's normal environment. It can include domestic travel within a country or international travel between countries. The main elements of tourism include the attractions, amenities and accessibility of destinations, as well as the various services that support travel and accommodation needs. Tourism is an important industry that provides significant economic, social and cultural benefits to communities around the world.
Whole Tourism System Model- Neil LeiperAruna Poddar
1. Leiper's tourism system model outlines the key components of tourism, including tourist generating regions, transit routes, destinations, and the tourism industry.
2. The model shows the interaction between tourists and the places they visit, and identifies push factors that encourage travel and pull factors that attract tourists to destinations.
3. The whole tourism system consists of five elements - tourists, places of origin and return, destinations, transportation routes, and tourism businesses. It depicts the flow of tourists between origins and destinations.
RESONANCE CONSULTANCY IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT, BRANDING AND MARKETING. OUR TEAM HAS ADVISED PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS IN MORE THAN 70 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. OUR INTEGRATED
APPROACH TO RESEARCH, STRATEGY AND BRANDING HELPS COMMUNITIES, CITIES AND COUNTRIES IDENTIFY NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, CREATE PLANS FOR THE FUTURE, AND COMMUNICATE THEIR STORIES TO REALIZE THE FULL POTENTIAL OF THEIR DESTINATIONS.
IN ADDITION TO CONDUCTING RESEARCH FOR OUR CLIENTS IN NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE, RESONANCE CONSULTANCY CONDUCTED A SURVEY OF MORE THAN 3,300 U.S. TRAVELERS IN NOVEMBER 2014 TO UNDERSTAND THE PREFERENCES, ASPIRATIONS AND INTENTIONS OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST TOURISM ECONOMY.
THIS PRESENTATION UPDATES AND SUMMARIZES OUR RESEARCH AND PERSPECTIVE ON THE KEY MEGATRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY.
UNWTO presents the latest global travel trends including excerpts from the landmark report 'Tourism Towards 2030'.
Highlights from the 'Global Report on LGBT Tourism' are also featured here, the first report from UNWTO examining LGBT Tourism from a social, economic and political perspective.
Contents copyright UNWTO
UNWTO Affiliate Members at the IGLTA Convention 2011Platma Tourism
The document summarizes the keynote speech by Peter Jordan on global partnerships in tourism. It discusses the role of UNWTO in promoting sustainable and ethical tourism. It also provides an overview of world tourism trends in 2010, forecasting continued growth in international arrivals driven by emerging markets like China and Brazil. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of knowledge sharing, sustainability, social responsibility, and public-private cooperation for tourism development.
Tomorrows world the future of hospitalityJason Potter
The document discusses the future of the hospitality industry according to Tony Potter, President of Braveagle. Some key points:
1) International tourist arrivals are projected to grow significantly by 2030, reaching 1.8 billion arrivals per year, though emerging economic and environmental factors could impact projections.
2) Emerging economies will see faster tourism growth than advanced economies after 2015. By 2030, Europe's share of international arrivals is projected to decline while Asia/Pacific and other regions increase their shares.
3) Technologies like mobile services, self-check in, and biometric recognition will continue transforming the hospitality industry, but companies must focus on quality service over new technologies.
4)
The document summarizes trends in the international hospitality industry. It discusses economic highlights showing GDP growth forecasts by region. Tourism trends are presented, including data on international tourist arrivals and receipts from 1990-2010. Hotel performance data from 2007-2010 on occupancy rates, average daily rates (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) are analyzed by region. Finally, investment trends are reviewed, with statistics on hotel transaction volumes, investors' profiles, development pipelines and hotel values per room in top global markets from 2010 data.
The document provides information about travel and tourism based on a survey conducted with 100 respondents. Some key findings from the survey include:
- 47% of respondents were between 20-25 years old. Most respondents (72%) were students.
- The majority (69%) preferred planning their own trips rather than using a travel agent. Family vacations (57%) were the most common trip purpose.
- Hill stations (50%) were the most popular destination. Train was the preferred mode of transportation.
- Stays were usually short, with 30% of trips being 1-2 days and 18% being 3-5 days. Expensive hotels (64%) were preferred over economy hotels (25%).
Tourism is defined as travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. In 2010, there were over 940 million international tourist arrivals worldwide. Tourism is important for many countries' economies, contributing an estimated 5% of global GDP. Popular types of tourism include beach vacations, winter sports, cultural/heritage tourism, and niche markets like medical or culinary tourism. Factors like improved transportation, changing lifestyles, and internet sales have made tourism more accessible in recent decades. However, events like terrorist attacks, health crises, and natural disasters can negatively impact tourism in affected areas.
The document discusses tourism in various countries around the world including Pakistan. It provides statistics on international tourist arrivals and the economic contribution of tourism to GDP and employment in highly visited countries like France, the US, China, Spain, Italy and India. For Pakistan specifically, it outlines the history of tourism development, popular tourist destinations and the factors impacting tourism growth, including security concerns. It recommends improving tourism policies, infrastructure, awareness and training to further develop the tourism industry in Pakistan.
This document discusses opportunities for increased inbound tourism to Black Sea destinations. It notes that the Black Sea region attracted over 94 million international tourists in 2012, representing 18% of European tourism. Turkey is the 6th most visited country globally while Russia is 9th. Events like Euro 2012 boosted Ukraine's tourism. Bulgaria and Romania also saw arrivals growth. Trends in the region include improved infrastructure and accessibility, new hotels, and marketing to attract MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism and extend seasons. The document predicts continued strong growth in European tourism arrivals from 500 million currently to nearly 750 million by 2030.
Tourism has become a major global economic sector and driver of development. International tourist arrivals grew 5% in 2013 to reach over 1 billion for the second year, and are expected to continue growing to 1.8 billion by 2030. Europe remains the top region for both arrivals and tourism receipts, though Asia and Pacific is growing the fastest. International tourism receipts also increased 5% in 2013, reaching $1.16 trillion, mirroring growth in arrivals.
UNWTO Tourism Highlights 2014 . Why Tourism Matters? . Tourism as a long term global sector for development. Main trends 2013-2014 and future. Where do Tourism go towards?
The document summarizes international tourism trends in 2017. It found that international tourist arrivals grew 6.8% in 2017, the highest rate since 2010, driven by sustained demand across all regions. Total international tourist arrivals reached 1.323 billion. International tourism receipts also increased, up 4.9% in real terms to $1.340 trillion USD. Several destinations saw strong growth in arrivals and receipts, with Spain and Japan moving up in the rankings of top destinations.
Philippines Tourism Overview and Directions 2011 - 2016Janette Toral
Presented by Rolando Canizal, Director,
Office of Tourism Planning, Research and Information Management, Department of Tourism last August 17, 2011 at the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association meeting. This presentation material is shared with the permission of Director Canizal.
Development in the Supply Chain of the Philippine Agri-tourism Industry:Elmer Esplana
The document presents an assessment of developments in the supply chain of the Philippine agri-tourism industry. It discusses objectives of assessing the supply chain, which includes providing baseline information on developments from input supply to production, processing, marketing and consumption. It also reviews the tourism situation in the Philippines and internationally, and analyzes arrivals, receipts and occupancy rates. It defines agri-tourism, discusses the industry in the Philippines, and assesses the supply chain components of input supply, production, processing and marketing in the local agri-tourism sector.
Uruguay has seen increasing tourism in recent years, with visitor numbers rising from 1.8 million in 2006 to an estimated 2.4 million in 2010. Tourism accounts for approximately 6% of Uruguay's GDP and is focused around the coastal regions, Montevideo, and rural areas. The national sustainable tourism plan aims to make Uruguay an internationally recognized sustainable tourism destination through 2022. Hotels are a major part of Uruguay's tourism industry, with the majority concentrated in Montevideo and Punta del Este.
Uruguay has seen increasing tourism in recent years, with visitor numbers rising from 1.8 million in 2006 to an estimated 2.4 million in 2010. Tourism accounts for approximately 6% of Uruguay's GDP and is focused around the coastal regions, Montevideo, and colonial town of Colonia. The national sustainable tourism plan aims to establish Uruguay as an internationally recognized sustainable tourism destination through 2020. Real estate and hotel investments have increased in popular destinations like Punta del Este to accommodate growing tourism.
This document summarizes key highlights from the UNWTO's 2015 Tourism report. It finds that international tourist arrivals grew 4.3% in 2014 to reach 1.13 billion, marking the fifth consecutive year of robust growth above the long-term average. Growth was strongest in the Americas at 8% while Asia and the Pacific and the Middle East also saw increases of 5%. International tourism receipts grew 3.7% in 2014 to $1.245 trillion. The report forecasts continued growth of 3-4% in international tourist arrivals in 2015 and estimates arrivals will reach 1.8 billion by 2030.
The document discusses opportunities for increased inbound tourism to Black Sea destinations. It notes that the Black Sea region attracted over 94 million international tourists in 2012, representing 18% of European tourism. Turkey has become the sixth most visited country globally. Recent events like Euro 2012 helped grow tourism in Ukraine. Bulgaria, Romania and Georgia have also seen tourism growth. The document outlines trends in MICE tourism to Black Sea cities and coastal areas, including improved infrastructure, increased hotel capacities, and marketing of cultural and sporting events to extend the tourism season. Projections show international tourist arrivals to Europe growing from 500 million currently to nearly 750 million by 2030.
An analysis of coffee stains militating sustainable tourism development in af...Alexander Decker
This document analyzes factors hindering sustainable tourism development in Africa. While Africa has many natural and artificial tourist attractions, tourism traffic to the region is low. The study found this is due to an unfavorable tourism environment in Africa characterized by political instability, negative perceptions, poor access, and diseases. These issues have depressed tourism activity. To realize Africa's potential, the study recommends implementing a universal visa regime, revising tourism pricing, enhancing air access, and financially supporting national tourism bodies.
The document outlines the agenda for a Travelport event taking place on April 13, 2011 in Bucharest. The agenda includes presentations on global and Romania online travel market overviews, live demonstrations of Travelport booking tools including Travel Manager, eTrip, Netbook and Q Travel Online, as well as a summary session. There will also be a lunch break from 1-1:45pm. The keynote speaker is Marcin Pilarski, Travelport's Managing Director for Eastern Europe, who will discuss the online travel market and trends.
The document discusses the economic consequences of Ukraine ratifying an Association Agreement with the EU. It finds that this will:
1) Positively impact Ukraine's financial accounts and domestic lending by intensifying capital inflows, but reforms are needed in banking and financial markets.
2) Have a longer-term positive effect on foreign direct investment by improving the court system, though more reforms are required to boost investor confidence.
3) Negatively impact Ukraine's trade balance in the short-term, 1-3 years, but this can be minimized by currency devaluation, improving goods quality standards, and integration plans with the EU.
The document discusses tourism statistics for Turkey and Istanbul. It notes that the number of visitors to Turkey has increased by around 36% over 6 years, while tourism revenue has increased by around 40% over 6 years. For Istanbul specifically, the number of visitors has increased from around 6.5 million in 2007 to over 9.3 million in 2012, a rise of over 35% in 6 years. The document also states that Istanbul was ranked the number 1 congress destination in the world in 2011 and 2012 by hosting over 500 delegates. Key reasons for Istanbul's popularity include its accessibility, convention centers, hotels, and quality of services.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document discusses public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Ukraine and whether the country is ready for PPPs. It provides details on a USAID program promoting PPPs in Ukraine to improve infrastructure and services. Ukraine has made progress in developing its legal/regulatory framework and institutional capacity for PPPs. Several pilot PPP projects in sectors like healthcare, parks, and energy efficiency are in development or nearing completion. While challenges remain, successes with ongoing pilot projects and reforms to laws and institutions indicate PPPs are emerging in Ukraine.
Okan Yardimci presented an outlook for natural gas supply in the Black Sea region by 2020. He discussed Turkey's growing natural gas demand and reliance on imports, particularly from Russia. Turkey has liberalized its natural gas market since 2002 and over 250 companies now operate across the supply chain. Yardimci also outlined Turkey's existing and planned natural gas infrastructure like pipelines and LNG facilities. He noted potential for increased natural gas production from discoveries in the Turkish, Bulgarian, Romanian and Ukrainian sections of the Black Sea.
1) Irrigated agriculture has played a key role in increasing global food production over the last 50 years, with 40% of the increased production coming from irrigated farmland as the area of rainfed agriculture has remained largely unchanged.
2) As the global population continues to grow, production intensity through precision irrigation will be critical to meet future food needs.
3) Irrigation provides significant yield benefits and production stability compared to rainfed agriculture, helping mitigate risks from variable weather conditions.
Georgia has a strong investment climate with a pro-business government and low costs of labor and energy. It has improved its ranking on indices measuring ease of doing business and economic freedom. Georgia has a simple tax system with low corporate taxes and no capital gains or inheritance taxes. It also has a young workforce and favorable public debt situation. The country has significant potential for investment in hydropower, tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture, and can serve as a regional logistics and services hub given its trade agreements and location between Europe and Asia.
This document summarizes a joint venture between a Belgian environmental group and a Turkish construction group to build a 250 MW wind farm in Turkey. The wind farm will use cutting edge technology from Gamesa and be built in two stages, with 125 MW by early 2015 and the remaining 125 MW by late 2016. It is expected to avoid significant carbon emissions and gas consumption while creating jobs and tax revenue for the local economy. The project aims to meet high environmental standards and include community consultation and support for social projects.
This document outlines the goal, functions, and opportunities of an organization aimed at accelerating achievement of the Crimean Strategy goals. The organization's functions include capacity building, analytical services, convening stakeholders, promoting Crimea's image, and providing operational support. It represents an opportunity to absorb public and private funds to support investors and enable businesses to implement social responsibility projects through a transparent platform.
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4. Share 2011 by regions
International Tourist arrivals Americas,
Asia and the
156 mn, 16%
Pacific, 217
Africa, 50 mn,
mn, 22%
5%
Middle East,
55 mn, 6% International Tourism Receipts
Americas,
200 bn, 19%
Europe, 504 Asia and the Africa, 33 bn,
mn, 51% Pacific, 289 3%
bn, 28%
Middle East,
45 bn, 4%
Europe, 463
bn, 45%
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
5. International tourist arrivals in Europe
first half of 2012
• Europe consolidated its growth by 4%
• Central and Eastern Europe (+7%) performed better than
other European sub regions
• Best performers with double digit growth: Georgia (54%),
Kazakhstan (+15%), Russian Federation (+15%), Poland
(+13%), Romania (+12%), Lithuania (+12%)
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
6. International tourist arrivals in Europe
first half of 2012
• Best performers in Western Europe: Germany and the
Netherlands (both +8%) and France (+5%)
• Demand on Southern and Mediterranean Europe (+2)
slowed
• Top destinations Spain, Portugal and the Balkan countries
increased by 3%
Source: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
7. The Value of the Black Sea Countries
• More than 84 million international tourists travelled to the
Black Sea Countries in 2011 (around 17% of total tourist
arrivals in Europe)
• Turkey climbs one place to sixth in the raking of the top
tourism destinations with 29,3 million international tourist
arrivals in 2011
• Russian Federation is rapidly growing as an inbound
tourism destination and is a very attractive emerging
outbound market for European destinations
8. The Value of the Black Sea Countries
• The mega event of Euro 2012 very positively affected
Ukrainian inbound tourism volume and highly increased its
awareness as a tourism destination
• Bulgaria and Romania have a systematic approach in
increasing their inbound tourism volumes
• In 2011, Georgia (+39%) showed the highest relative
increase among the emerging destinations, continuing a
trend of rapid growth in recent years
15. Opportunities and challenges: how to
make it possible
Five key areas that mark the future:
• Tourism represents a powerful tool for social and economic development : through the creation
of job and enterprises, infrastructure development and the export revenues earned.
• In order to tap into this potential: raising awareness and to mainstream tourism in the political
agenda.
• Sustainability (social, economic and environment) is more important than ever,
• Keep track of the changing consumer: experienced demanding customers, demographic change
(ageing, migration and diversification of family structure), changing values and lifestyles,
• Enhance competitiveness by shaping an adequate business environment: innovation,
diversification of products, markets and segments, product development, ICT and technology in
general, marketing and promotion, research, evaluation, human resources development, quality, etc.
16. Thank you!
Mr. Beka Jakeli
Regional Programme
for Europe, UNWTO
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