Mr. Barter | Economic Benefits How the Tourism Industry Develops and Benefits an Economy
Mr. Barter | Learning Goals: Define the UNWTO and describe what role it plays in the establishment of economically successful and sustainable tourism businesses Describe the global economic impacts of the tourism industry Explain why establishing a tourism industry is such a priority for developing and developed nations alike List the factors that drive the expansion of the tourism industry and factors that slow/prevent it from expanding Define the multiplier effect and explain why understanding this principle is so important in discussing the economic benefits of the travel and tourism industry
Mr. Barter | Direct Tourism Spending Results of Tourism Industry Spending on Items Such as: Airline Tickets Hotels Meals Admissions to Attractions Souvenirs
Mr. Barter | Indirect Tourism Spending Results of Tourism Spending on Business that Support the Tourism Industry, Such as: Airline Jobs (airports, mechanics, airport limos) Hotel Jobs (staff, maintenance, construction, furnishings) Food Services (farms, cooks, markets) Admissions to Attractions (staff, performers, promoters) Souvenirs (manufacturing, retailing)
Mr. Barter | The UNWTO: The UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) is a branch of the United Nations which seeks to improve international dialogue through tourism by: Driving economic growth Striving for inclusive development of all nations Encouraging sustainable development of industry and management of our planet The UNTWO has over 156 member countries
Mr. Barter | The UNWTO: As a branch of the UN, the UNWTO is focused on developing a better world for all people. The UNWTO works to achieve this goal by: Creating ethical tourism policies and promoting fair practices Providing education and support for developing tourism industries Ensuring sustainable development and positive international relations through various projects
Mr. Barter | Tourism is Kind of a Big Deal…
Mr. Barter | Tourism is Kind of a Big Deal…
Mr. Barter | Tourism is Kind of a Big Deal…
Mr. Barter | Tourism is Kind of a Big Deal…
Mr. Barter | Case Study: Singapore
Mr. Barter | Case Study: Singapore How has tourism impacted the economy of Singapore? (page 1) What examples of direct, indirect and included economic impacts are given on page 2? Between pages 3-5, what are the economic effects of the tourism industry? Who is spending money in Singapore? When are they spending it?
Mr. Barter | The Multiplier Effect: Have a look at pages What is the multiplier effect? How can multiple people benefit from one visiting tourist? What are the highest multiplier rates shown on the table on page 261? Why do you think the multiplier rates are so high in these places?
Mr. Barter | Mind Map
Mr. Barter | Textbook Reading: Read through pages and answer the following questions: 1. What does the term “development” mean? 2. Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development 3. What are 6 indicators that tourism is having a positive impact on development? 4. What are the 7 stages of the “destinations life cycle?” 5. What factors determine success in the tourism industry?
Mr. Barter | Textbook Reading: Read through pages and answer the following questions: 1. What does the term “development” mean? 2. Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development
Mr. Barter | Textbook Reading: Read through pages and answer the following questions: 1. What does the term “development” mean? 2. Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development 3. What are 6 indicators that tourism is having a positive impact on development?
Mr. Barter | Textbook Reading: Read through pages and answer the following questions: 1. What does the term “development” mean? 2. Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development 3. What are 6 indicators that tourism is having a positive impact on development? 4. What are the 7 stages of the “destinations life cycle?”
Mr. Barter | Textbook Reading: Read through pages and answer the following questions: 1. What does the term “development” mean? 2. Describe 2 differing viewpoints on development 3. What are 6 indicators that tourism is having a positive impact on development? 4. What are the 7 stages of the “destinations life cycle?” 5. What factors determine success in the tourism industry?