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Impacts of global tourism (Transport (Journey times have been decreased,…
Impacts of global tourism
Political
Countries have realised the benefits to tourism and relaxing their boarders
Government make large sums of money off of tourist visas and departure taxes
Transport
Journey times have been decreased
Cost of travel is cheaper
Longer journeys are more comfortable
Introduction of modern forms of transportation eg) wide-bodied jet aircrafts, hotel cruise ships, cruiser coaches, and high speed railways
Remote places are more accessible
Economic
More disposable income
Tourism marketing has been introduced
Huge business sector of travel agents and tour opportators targeting tourists
Holiday packaged are introduced which includes transport, accommodation, special acitivites and excursions all provided by one tour operator
Communication
Mass media has increased peoples awareness of far away places and tourist destinations
There is a diversity in holiday activities eg. Scuba diving, visiting historical and cultural sites
Social
Most workers only work 40 hours per week and get up to 6 weeks paid annual leave
combination of both leasere time and paid holdiays and disposable money has increased tourism
many people are taking early retirement to travel