1. Effects of Government Policies on Travel and Tourism

2. Bhutan Monarchy with a special treaty relationship with India They have a King that governs the kingdom but have very close ties with India Bhutan’s economy and therefore tourism sector have strict policies

3. Bhutan economic program takes into account the government's desire to protect the country's environment and cultural traditions encourages visits by upscale, environmentally conscientious tourists They only allow a certain number of tourist in to visit their country per year.

4. Myanmar (formerly Burma) run by a military junta or dictatorship soldiers and the military take control of everything - even tourist money military can control all of the proceeds and profits that tourist use in tourist money deters a lot of people from traveling to this country

5. Former Vietnam communist state the country has a terrible economy because of damage and debt from war In 1986, they opened up the country to foreign investment In 1999, almost 2 million people visited Vietnam - a country once closed off to the rest of the world

6. Former China communist state like Vietnam After World War II, the Communists imposed strict controls over the everyday lives of it’s citizens After 1978, Deng Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development living standards have improved dramatically

7. China room for personal choice has expanded political controls remain tight Tourism levels have skyrocketed with China the 4th most popular tourist destination with 33 million tourists in 2004

8. North Korea Lets have a look!!! Vice Guide to Travel – North Korea