Economic Benefits of tourism? Economic Problems? Social and Cultural Benefits of tourism? Social and Cultural Problems?

Models to show the impacts of tourism 1.Britton Model 1981 – stresses that in many developing countries the benefits/impacts of tourism are very limited geographically. Most tourists come from the developed or core nations. In many developing countries (the periphery), tourists frequently stay in specially designated enclaves with all the required facilities immediately on hand.

Outside of the resort enclaves there are a number of attractions at locations that can normally be reached and returned from within a day. Thus, the majority of the country is unaffected by tourism and most tourists have little or no contact with local people. They fail to experience the reality of life in their chosen country.

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2. Butler’s model of the evolution of tourism in a region Illustrates how tourism develops and changes over time. First Stage – location is explored independently by a small number of visitors. If visitor impressions are good and local people perceive real benefits are to be gained, the number of visitors will increase as the local community becomes actively involved in the promotion of tourism.

Development Stage Holiday companies from the developed nations the control of organisation and management with package holidays becoming the norm. Eventually growth ceases as the location loses some of its former attraction. At this stage local people have become ware of the problems created by tourism. Finally, decline sets in, but because of the perceived economic importance of the industry efforts will be made to re-package the location which, if successful, may either stabilise the situation or result in renewed growth.

How could you minimise the economic leakage of a foreign holiday by careful planning?

Environmental Impacts of Tourism

Sustainable Tourism – Tourism organised in such a way that its level can be sustained in the future without creating irreparable environmental, social and economic damage to the receiving area. Term comes from 1987 UN Report on the Environment which advocated the kind of development that meets present needs without compromising the prospects of future generations.

Following the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the WTTC and the Earth Council drew up an environmental checklist for tourist development. It included waste minimisation, re-use and recycling, energy efficiency and waste management. The WTTC has since established the Green Globe, designed to act as an environmental blueprint. Complete notes on the Environmental benefits and policies.