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Week 13: Travel and Tourism
Five trends that will transform food 1) Growth in tourist numbers More number of middle class people across the world will be keen to travel abroad : China, India, Russia and Brazil. (UNWTO: 1.5 billion airline trips will be made by the year 2020). reshaping the global tourism industry The most popular attractions and countries will be have annual quota for number of tourists to visit. Tourists’ booking will be necessary Protection for environmental damage. => forcing countries or owners to either limit numbers or to remove the site from the tourist visiting list.
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Even if the forecast of the climate change is half right,
Some tourist destinations will be under water other places will be too hot to be visited by tourists without air-conditioning facilities. some ski-resorts will be vanished On the contrary, other part of the world near the north and south poles some places which were too cold or once covered with permanent snow will be ideal place to visit and enjoy
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3) Resource Shortages : 4) Staying at home:
Some transportation systems will be altered to make use of alternative energies like electric, solar, or wind etc. But not for long-distance flight. => So, that will be very expensive luxury travel only for the rich. => who will be able to endure criticism or blame from the public for their selfishness and eco-vandalism 4) Staying at home: Therefore, giving up to take a long distance trip by airline, staying at home instead. A possibility of pattern of localization of tourism will increase. Virtual entertainment business Transformation of home and garden into a miniature resorts and entertainment complexes Business teleconference, web-based virtual meeting and conference
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5) Time versus Money Tourism industry will be depending upon polarization between the time-rich and the time-poor. Lots of time without or little money vs Lots of money without or little time: => The former: long holidays using low-cost options like capsule hotel, economic camping site, tents. => Backpackers and budget airline travelers => The latter: wealthy holiday seekers, but micro vacation offering instant luxury and relaxation. => private jets; super-luxurious resorts or camping
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