Thailand and iceland (extra) Flashcards
What is the population of Thailand?
Has a population of 65 million, and it’s roughly the same size as France.
When has Thailand developed as a major tourist destination?
During the past 30 years it has developed as a major tourist destination for international tourism.
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What are international tourist numbers?
International tourist numbers are 11.5 million in 2006, which is the highest in the Asia pacific region apart from China.
Describe Thailand’s tourism growth?
International tourists grew from 469, 000 in 1969 to 11.5 million in 2005 (11,500,000)
The growth of tourism increased consistently after 1970 although there was a dip in the late 1990’s when the country experienced a financial crisis.
What is a recent dip in tourism in Thailand?
More recently international terrorism, the 2004 tsunami, bird flu and SARS have slowed down rates of international tourist arrivals.
What are two main reasons for tourism growth in Thailand ?
Two levels that explain the rapid growth of Thailand’s international tourism industry are rising levels of income in MEDC’s and in neighbouring Asian countries, and the reductions in the real cost of international flights.
What are some other reasons for growth in tourism in Thailand?
The rising cost of competing destinations such as Spain and Italy have made Thailand more affordable.
The search for newer, more exotic locations in the past 30 years has benefited Thailand, as well as making tourism a truly global industry.
The diversity of special features in Thailand, including its beaches, western style resorts (e.g. Phuket), nightlife and Buddhist temples, attracts tourists to the country.
How has tourism affected the economic growth of Thailand?
Tourism has played a significant part in the economic development of Thailand.
There is a strong correlation between the rise of international tourism in Thailand and the growth of its GDP per capita.
The international tourists increased nine times between 1975 and 2005 and the GDP per capita has increased 7 times over the same period.
Compare the contribution of tourism to overall GDP of Thailand and Iceland.
In Thailand overall tourism supports 6900 jobs directly and accounts for 5% of Iceland’s GDP.
In Iceland Tourism contributes by 7% of GDP.
How reliant is Thailand on Tourism?
Thailand’s economy is not excessively dependant on tourism, the government targeted the manufacturing industry for investment between 1986 and 1996, and today this sector contributes 35% to Thailand’s GDP.
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What are three main reasons that tourism is significant to tourism?
- Tourism is the country’s top earner of foreign currency.
- It is extremely labour intensive and creates substantial employment.
- Tourism generates spin-off benefits, stimulating employment in related industry such as catering, entertainment, transport, souvenir industries and even agriculture.
How much does tourism earn for Thailand?
The combined direct and indirect employment attributed to tourism was around 1.5 million in 2005.
What is Iceland?
Iceland is a large volcanic island in the North Atlantic with a small population comparable to sizes of cites like Leister or Bradford. Icelanders enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world.
Compare the amount of international tourists in Thailand and Iceland?
Thailand had 11.5 million in 2005, Iceland however has a small but highly successful ecotourism industry. In 2006, 340,000 tourists visited Iceland – more than the entire country’s population.
What attracts people to Iceland?
Tourists are attracted by the Islands rugged coastline, dramatic volcanic scenery, glaciers and wildlife.
Whale watching alone attracts 72,000 people a year.
