Tourism: Economy and Government
Tourism Figures Gross Domestic Product 10.3% 234+ million jobs 1/18 jobs in the US Annual revenues $1.3 trillion in the US
Science– wants vs. scarcity Wants Scarcity Resources Economics? Science– wants vs. scarcity Wants Scarcity Resources
Supply vs. Demand Supply- selling what it does not own? Demand- how has this changed over time? Impact of prices
Supply and Demand Everest Government action?
Economic Leakages– High v. Low Options
Externalities
Government Influence Paid holidays Incentives for business Bank holiday, paid vacation Incentives for business Grants and loans Low interest rates Tax breaks Easier visa and passport rules Schengen zone Boycotting travel-- protest
Examples Florida Myanmar