Political reasons for increase in global tourism

Question 1

LEDC’s see it as a means of income

Answer 1

e.g. Kenya the big 5

Question 2

Governments invest in infrastructure

Answer 2

e.g. hotels, bars, roads

Question 3

removal of restrictions and barriers to travel

Answer 3

e.g. China removed its restrictions in 1983 giving it approved destination status

Question 4

increased media coverage

Answer 4

political instability e.g. North Korea

Question 5

government backing for major national events

Answer 5

e.g. Brazil olympics 2016

Question 6

perceived greater likelihood of terrorism in some areas

Answer 6

e.g. Turkey is next to ISIS headquarters inIraq