KQ2: What is the relationship between the growth of tourism and economic development? Flashcards
define economic development
the growth of the standard of living of a country, focusing on economic aspects of growth such as rising incomes and increased manufacturing.
more developed economies lead to..
more demand for tourism
Economic development leads to increases in tourism:
- More disposable income
- More leisure time: shorter working year
- Improved transport
- Fewer political controls on travel
- More access to media
more tourism leads to economic development:
- More employment
- Improved transport
- Increased foreign exchange earning
- Greater exposure to alternative ideas/cultures
what is total value of uk toruist economy?
£127 billion
UK tourist economy indirect + direct
Direct: £58 billion
Indirect: £70 billion
how much of UK GDP does tourism make up
9%
how many UK jobs in tourism
9.6% (>3 million)
which type of tourism (domestic/international) dominates UK
domestic (80% tourist spending in UK is domestic)
define INBOUND TOURISM
tourists arriving to UK
define OUTBOUND TOURIST
UK residents leaving for >1 day
how many international visitors to UK in 2012
32.6 million
total international expenditure UK
£18 billion
total domestic expenditure UK
£24 billion
how much do outbound UK tourists spend abroad per year?
£56 billion
