Fluctuations in Global Tourism

Question 1

Which of the following does not cause a fluctuation in global tourism?

1. Natural disaster
2. Political instability
3. Recessions
4. Outbreak of diseases
5. Lesser public holidays

Answer 1

Lesser public holidays

Question 2

Outbreak of diseases causes global tourism to decline. What contributes to this?

Answer 2

1. Government may issue travel advisory to citizens – discourages people from travelling – people cancel travel plans – decline in global tourism
2. Travellers may be fear for their own health – don’t want to risk getting infected – cancel travel plans — decline in global tourism

Question 3

Recessions may cause a decline in global tourism. However, it could promote domestic tourism. Why is this so?

Answer 3

This is because tourists may still choose to travel within the country, as it is cheaper alternative.

Question 4

Give an example of how natural disasters could lead to a decline in global tourism.

Answer 4

Tourism in Japan declined greatly in April ( due to the 2011 Tohoku Japan earthquake in March which caused a tsunami ) despite being the cherry blossom period.

Tourist arrival decreased greatly by 28 percent to 6.2million arrivals at the end of 2011

The 2011 Tohoku earthquake also results in the decrease in tourist arrival of Japan and Korea