Tourism is a large and complex industry that involves every area of a country. The goals of tourism development are to raise living standards through economic benefits, develop infrastructure for tourists and residents, and establish suitable development within tourist centers. However, tourism development faces several hindrances related to lack of transportation, accommodations, financing, and trained personnel. Political aspects like land use zoning, infrastructure construction and maintenance, and promotional programs also impact tourism development.

1. Tourism Development

2. Tourism is a large and complicated industry.
Every period and every area of a country are
directly involved with the tourism business and
should be concerned with its successful
development.

3. Goals of Tourism Development
• Provide framework for raising the standard of living of the people through the
economic benefits of tourism.
• Develop the infrastructure and provide recreation facilities for tourists and local
residents.
• Establish types of development within the tourist centers and resorts that are
suitable to the purpose of these areas.
• Provide development program that is in accordance with the cultural , social
and economic philosophy of the government and the people of the host country
or destination.

4. Hindrances to the Development of Supply
First Obstacle
 Lack of transportation and access routes to the tourist center
Second Obstacle
 Lack of accommodation
Third Obstacle
 Inadequate financing of infrastructure
-Water Supply
-Sanitation
-Power Supply
Last Obstacle
 Lack of sufficient number of trained personnel

5. Personal Hindrances
First Internal Obstacle
 Price Fluctuation
Major Obstacles
 Lack of effective publicity

6. Political Aspects of Tourism Development
• Land use (zoning)
• Construction and Maintenance of
Infrastructure
• Promotional programs

7. Land Use (Zoning)
Zoning ordinates are determined by:
 Government zoning administrator
 Politically appointed or elected zoning board

8. Construction and Maintenance of
Infrastructure
Infructure
 Government agencies
 Private developer
Those who are greatly concerned about tourism must realized
that it is their responsibility to:
• Convince the public
Government expenditure on roads, water system , sewage,
airports, marinas and parks benefit the local economy.

9. • Intelligent Lobbying
• Give lectures
- Service Clubs
- Social organization
• Show how much money was spent by tourist
or conventions participants

10. Infrastructure needs maintenance.

11. Promotional Programs
Government
 Law Makers
 Local Government
The significance of tourism
 Accurate data on employment
 Income
 Additional investments
 Preservation
 Improvement of local industries
-Arts
-Crafts