Tourism: Spatial patterns

Question 1

trend & key indicators:

Answer 1

• globally people travelling more in own country/abroad
• international tourists gre 4.6% in 2015 (1.2mil arrivals)
• 2015 influenced by:
  unsually strong exchange rate fluctuations, decline in price of oil etc., increased global concern safety/security

Question 2

growth by region (international arrivals) and market share stats:

Answer 2

Americas and Asia Pacific: 6% grow
Europe: 5% grow
Middle East: 2% grow
Africa: 3% decline

2015:
adv economy (developed) 55%
emerging economy (developing) 45%

2030:

adv: 43%
emer: 57%

Question 3

Europe stats:

Answer 3

fastest growing region
weaker Euros in 2015 boosted appeal
recovery of European economies –> more intra-region tourism
moderate growth in West-east
decline in France/Belgium –> terrorist related activities

Question 4

other region stats:

Answer 4

Asia pacific: uneven growth, SE Asia stongest (Thailand)
America: benefitted from appreciation of US $, (Carrabean, Central America)
Middle East: recovering, intra-regional growth
Africa: struggles with health, slow economic growth, security challenges

Question 5

Why global increase in last 60yrs?

Answer 5

more disposable income, more paid holidausm cheaper travel, online holiday providers also cheaper

Question 6

some areas more popular why?

Answer 6

better efficient transport, unusual destinations market better –> become aware, more countries invest in infrastructure for tourism –> attractive, better security, trained staff and support from gov