For a long time, Pakistan had been an attractive destination for tourists. But at present, its position is not considerable in international tourism market as compared to other regional and intra regional states because of the negligence on part of authorities in formulation of national tourism policy formulation since 1990. Due to frontline role against War on Terror, and attacks on foreign tourists, the image of Pakistan as a peaceful state is badly damaged and through tourism we can defeat terrorism and improve the people’s perception about Pakistan. The development of tourism industry in Pakistan is all effected by poor governmental attention and bad policies formulation is this regard. 3. Objectives of Study: This paper demonstrates the fragile present condition of tourism related policy making in Pakistan. This study will help in formulating an effective tourism strategy & policy framework at national and regional level in future. It is also an attempt to help the government to prioritize the tourism industry of Pakistan as a leading sector of its economy to alleviate poverty and restore the tourism industry back on its feet as it was in 1970’s. The overall objective of this research is to identify the strength, weakness, opportunity and threat of National Tourism Policy 2010 Draft and highlight the concept of sustainable tourism as Pakistan is among the most vulnerable states to climate change. 1. Conceptual Framework: Pakistan’s tourism potential has largely been
Let's take a closer look at how acts of terrorism can impact the travel and tourism industry. After so many terrorist attacks in Pakistan in the last decade, all those foreigners who used to visit Pakistan have now forgotten the route to our country. Even our own people who were somewhat interested in sightseeing and wished to tell their children about our civilization and history and thus used to go on tours across the country during school holidays now cannot muster up the courage to step out of their homes. The rich ones don’t like to see the beauty of their own country anyway and prefer
The effect of tourism on under developed nations, which was always debatable, has now become more controversial. The substantial influence of tourism has sparked the controversy over the potential impact of this on impoverished nations in recent years. As such, with its advantages come correlative disadvantages too some of which are equally as severe as the upsides. In this essay, I will delineate them all with pertinent arguments and examples before deducing a quintessential conclusion. At the outset, there are numerous reasons that affirm how rising tourism can be beneficial for under developed nations; but the most conspicuous one lies in the fact that tourism brings several economic benefit for the host nation, as it inevitably facilitates
Are you planning to have a special vacation that you can never forget? Do you decide that your next trip destination will be Europe? Are you curious to know more about Europe? So, this article is definitely what you are looking for, as it would help you a lot to know more information about Europe, and would guide you while you are preparing your traveling plan.
The main concept is to provide number of quality services to the tourists, who planned their trip through a travel and tourism firm. There are number of services that tourists are eligible and bound to receive as they had spend money while travelling from one place to another. Tourism is the industry in which passenger contacts their tour operator to get what he/she dreams of for their holiday. Travelers at the end of the day go on a vacation to relax and to have a good time. Every airline, railway company or travel agency emphasize a strong customer service as to those who get service are more likely to return for their future travel arrangements.
IDENTIFY AND RESEARCH A TOURISM ATTRACTION Introduction Tourism has experienced continued growth and extensive diversification and competition on the last decades, becoming one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world and by consequence, one of the main income sources for many developing countries. “Every time we travel we are part of a global movement that has the power to drive inclusive development, to create jobs and to build the sustainable societies we want for our future,” says the actual UNWTO¹ Secretary General, Taleb Rifai. “This movement also contributes to build mutual understanding and to safeguard our shared natural and cultural heritage,” he completes. A sustainable and responsible approach to tourism means that neither the natural environment nor the socio-cultural organisation of the host communities would be compromised by the arrival of tourists.
Many already know tourism is about everything under the sun. Thus, major crisis such as war, terrorism, change of climate, discrimination of the poor and the rich, social distancing, pressure in an individual and many more will definitely bring enormous impact to tourism industry. Instead of trying to save the earth, the
The field of tourism promotion deals with marketing tourism services using various promotional tools. A tourism degree program combines the marketing disciplines, business and personnel management pertaining to managing tourism businesses. Some degree programs and specialisations offer training specifically in tourism promotions. Tourism is travel for business or leisure purposes. A tourist is a person who travels outside his city, state or country for business or leisure purposes for more than 24 hours and not more than one consecutive year.
David J. telfer & Richard accept that tourism impact destinations in developing countries, where the difference in cultural and economic characteristics between local people and, primarily, relatively wealthy western tourists is likely to be greatest (WTO 1981). At the same time in respect it would be considered unfortunate for tourism not to have some socio- cultural consequences on destinations; as a catalyst of development, tourism is usually promoted with the purpose of economic and social betterment. Moreover, tourism is seen by some as a means of achieving greater international harmony and understanding (WTO 1980) although, perhaps inevitably, it is the negative (and, frequently, emotive) socio-cultural impacts of tourism that attract
“Tourism Behaviour understanding includes the idea and knowledge of the different factors which are by no other means very obvious because the effects which do shape the activities and tastes of tourism are often highly embedded in the cultural and the personal biography of the individual that the whole of subject is not known of how actually they were made.” (Seaton, 1996). Figure.1. The tourism system.
At the world conference held in Manila on tourism in 1980, importance of tourism and its effects were recognized in the declaration, which stated as; ‘’tourism is an essential activity both on the life of the nation since its direct and indirect effects on economical, social, cultural, and educational sectors of the society and their international relations’’. Economic benefits of tourism 1. Contribution to Gross Domestic Product; Tourism is being one of the world’s largest industries and contributes directly and indirectly (total contribution) to the global economy. Its contribution to GDP growth reflects the total spending within a particular country by residents or neon residents for business or leisure purposes as well as government spending on tourism goods and services which linked to visitors. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council
Tourism is a growth industry very rapidly now. With the rapid development of technology that also acts as a support person easily reach the distance around the world in shorter lead times and relatively safer. The most rapid growth in the global tourism industry provides benefits as well as challenges for the state government. Expressed simply, sustainable tourism can be defined as: "Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities" (UNWTO, 2012). Tourism is one thing that is so important to Indonesia.
As a segment of the global economy, sustainable tourism has been deeply influenced by climate changes, as one of the most important
Take an example of Taj and Oberoi hotel terror attack, it has substantially dropped the tourism
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The idea, “The customer is always right,” has become a general knowledge. In today’s world, this thinking has become obsolete. The hospitality industry has come to adopt that the customer comes first. That is why in terms of developing the hospitality product, the industry has been built to cater to the needs and wants of the customer. Tourism is considered as one of the main trade and industry activities in the world that contributes to economic, cultural and political advancement of various regions (Krippendorf, 1989).