Reasons Of Growth Of Global Tourism

Question 1

Better and affordable transport (DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNOLOGY)

Answer 1

• developments in tech has lead to great improvements in safety, shorter travelling time and lower travelling costs for the average person
• rise of budget airlines made air transport affordable as they are smaller aircrafts which are more fuel efficient eg Jetstar Asia which allowed more people to travel internationally and more frequently and go on holidays further away from home and go to destinations not covered by major commercial airlines

Question 2

Ease of access to info (DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNOLOGY)

Answer 2

• developments in tech have made info more readily accessible and available. Ease of access to info has helped promote air travel and global tourism
• travellers can book their tours online, without having to go through a travel agency. They can also view other travellers feedback on their destination, giving travellers more options and control

Question 3

Disposable income (DEMAND FACTOR)

Answer 3

• refers to the amount of income left to an individual to spend after deducting taxes
• rising disposable income has been increasing globally due to rapid economic growth, such as CHINA and INDIA.
• more people from the middle income and high income group have more disposable income to travel overseas

Question 4

Leisure time (DEMAND FACTOR)

Answer 4

• with more DCs and LDCs having shorter working weeks, more public holidays and more paid annual leave, the increased availability of leisure time has allowed more people to travel.
• eg in AUSTRALIA, many employees can exchange paid overtime work for leave

Question 5

Changing lifestyle (DEMAND FACTORS)

Answer 5

• the pace of life is much faster, more people spend long hours at the workplace beyond the official working hours
• thus they want to relax and take a break from their fast paced lifestyles at work
• due to advances in medical technology and knowledge, people are more health-conscious and lead healthier lifestyles which result in a longer lifespan, allowing retirees to travel more frequently due to being more physically fit.
• cruises such as the Caribbean and the Mediterranean are popular among retirees

Question 6

Attractions ( DESTINATION FACTORS)

Answer 6

• some attractions are natural while others are built. Natural attractions have scenic beauty while built attractions include medical services, educational facilities and theme parks
• eg DUBAI is renowned for attracting visitors for shopping, business and entertainment. It attracted millions of visitors for its wide range of retail and luxury outlets, world class MICE facilities and luxury hotels.

Question 7

Investment in infrastructure and services (DESTINATION FACTORS)

Answer 7

• tourist attraction require large investments in infrastructure and services such as electrical framework and systems for water and waste disposal
• developments like airport expansion is important to accommodate the arrivals of travellers by air. In SG, authorities have increased Changi airports capacity to accommodate more air travellers by building its fifth terminal
• a range of accommodation is also necessary to support the stay of the travellers from budget hotels to 5-star luxury hotels. eg HONG KONG will add another 49 hotels to its 189 operating ones
• services such as food outlets, entertainment and telecommunication links to other places and training of frontline staff in the tourist industry is also important

Question 8

Access to info (DESTINATION FACTOR)

Answer 8

• tourists more likely to visit a place with more information where they can understand the language
• signs written in international language such as English can help tourists to navigate in their destination
• local guides and travel agents should be trained to answer questions and help meet the needs of the tourists. They should have knowledge of local geography, history and culture to enhance the tourists’ experiences