Why Tourism ?

Tourism – an economic and social phenomenon

Over the decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and deepening ‎diversification to become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. ‎Modern tourism is closely linked to development and encompasses a growing number ‎of new destinations. These dynamics have turned tourism into a key driver for socio-‎economic progress.‎

Today, the business volume of tourism equals or even surpasses that of oil exports, ‎food products or automobiles. Tourism has become one of the major players in ‎international commerce, and represents at the same time one of the main income ‎sources for many developing countries. This growth goes hand in hand with an ‎increasing diversification and competition among destinations.‎

This global spread of tourism in industrialised and developed states has produced ‎economic and employment benefits in many related sectors - from construction to ‎agriculture or telecommunications.‎

The contribution of tourism to economic well-being depends on the quality and the ‎revenues of the tourism offer. UNWTO assists destinations in their sustainable ‎positioning in ever more complex national and international markets. As the UN agency ‎dedicated to tourism, UNWTO points out that particularly developing countries stand to ‎benefit from sustainable tourism and acts to help make this a reality.‎

Current developments and forecasts

• International tourist arrivals grew by 4.6 % in 2015 to 1,184 million
• In 2015, international tourism generated US$ 1.5 trillion in export earnings
• UNWTO forecasts a growth in international tourist arrivals of between 3.5% and 4.5% in 2016
• By 2030, UNWTO forecasts international tourist arrivals to reach 1.8 billion (UNWTO Tourism Towards 2030)
   

UNWTO Tourism Highlights 2016 edition presents a concise overview of international tourism in the world based on the results for the year 2015. The booklet includes:

- Key trends in international tourism in 2015

  - Results by (sub)region and country of destination

  - World’s top tourism destinations

  - Outbound tourism by region and top spenders

  - Long-term forecast: Tourism towards 2030

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5 Romantic Places for Couples in the Czech Republic

For those of you reading who have been following our column here on The Blonde Abroad, we apologize for our hiatus. On top of a month-long period in Europe, we had some pretty challenging last couple months dealing with yet another loss in our family. Up until about a week or so ago, we haven’t even been posting blogs to our travel blog.

We wanted to start the new year off right.

2017 is going to be a fantastic year for us in that we are planning our wedding, and we are planning to visit a number of gorgeous countries that we can’t wait to share with you all.

As mentioned, we had the opportunity to spend a month in Europe back in September, and have been absolutely slacking at getting content out. One of our favorite memories from that trip was our time in the Czech Republic. We thought it only fitting that we would jump back into our column with a series that we’ve greatly enjoyed writing.

So here are 5 romantic places for couples in the Czech Republic!

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Here's a list of the most beautiful tourist areas in the world

Do you like tourism, travel and learn about the wonderful tourist places and new cultures? Yasmina offer you today a list of the five most beautiful tourist areas in the world that combines beaches, mountains and historical places. Choose the ones you like the place to Taatmtaa happy holiday with family and friends.

5 prominent tourist areas in the world:

SHIRAKAWA-GO in Japan: is a village in the mountain is famous to homes with Algasco which are considered unique style. These houses featuring bright colors in the spring and covered by snow in the winter and about 300 years old. You can visit the beautiful museums and the cultivation of silkworms.

Cemoro LAwang in Indonesia: This is a small town near Mount Bromo also known Bjonong Bromo volcano that is. This town is characterized by its people Latif as you can enjoy performances of traditional folk.

Cappadocia in Turkey: Cappadocia is considered of the most beautiful areas in the heart of Turkey and is characterized by its beautiful natural scenery and famous Mounatid with a hot - air balloon of any great size , one of the most important activities in this region , which attracts large number of tourists every year. These balloons allow you to see the scenic Kappaduaka above the ground. Also, this region is characterized by shops for shopping and places of worship.

Colmar (Colmar) in France: the French city characterized by ornate buildings and bridges. Also, it is the capital of Alsace and can be explored on foot or on a bike or Baghanndol which is a long boat. This city is characterized by its architecture, museums and colorful and beautiful flowers.

Blade in Lovinina: If you love the adventures and spa treatments, we recommend you visit Bled, which also features tourist landmarks.

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What Courses Do You Need To Take ?

WHAT COURSES DO YOU NEED TO TAKE?

Depending on what college or university you choose, your tourism major will take different forms. Some colleges and universities provide a strong general business background as well as offering a concentration in tourism-related subjects. Other programs lean toward more liberal arts-oriented programming, asking students to study foreign languages, geography, and cross-cultural differences.

As a tourism major, you will want to do an internship or find a job in the tourism arena while in school. This will give you experience you can show on your résumé as well as give you a leg up on your career. In the classroom, here are some classes you are likely to encounter:

• Accounting
• International Tourism
• Management
• Meeting Planning
• Tourism Planning
• Transportation
• Travel and Tourism

Tourism majors often participate in study abroad programs to gain perspective on how different countries handle their operations as well as gain first-hand travel experience.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A DEGREE IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM?

The tourism industry is an incredibly vibrant and glamorous sector of the global marketplace, offering job opportunities in resorts, restaurants, hotels, conference centers, corporations, and government. Graduates who leave college with tourism degrees are equipped with a flexible skill set they can use in many kinds of jobs, including administrative positions at hotels, as special events planners, sales people, marketing professionals, security directors, controllers, personnel managers, travel agents, and resort managers.

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Pros Travel and Tourism

Work experience

It is relatively easy to find paid part-time work opportunities in the travel and tourism industry, since it is so large and there are so many types of visitor establishments and attractions all over the UK. The range of different working patterns available should make it easy to combine part-time work with your current study.

Voluntary work may also be a good option, especially if it means gaining experience in an area where job opportunities more scarce.

You could also consider summer work experience or spending time working abroad. This could include working at holiday or theme parks, in a resort or at summer camps abroad. You could also purchase a student railcard and travel through Europe, widening your cultural knowledge and language abilities.

You may be able to take part in an exchange programme, spending some time studying abroad towards your degree. Consider looking at relevant short courses, such as TESOL or TEFL, which may present opportunities to work abroad teaching English language skills.

Typical employers

The travel and tourism sector comprises many different industries and sub-industries, including services such as retail travel, currency exchange, tour operators and tourist boards. It also covers passenger transport including coach, aviation, rail and waterways and visitor attractions such as museums, theme parks, zoos and heritage sites.

A variety of accommodation services also fall within this category, including hotels, hostels and holiday parks. Associated with hotels and core business operations are conferences and events, which provide considerable all-year-round employment opportunities.

Further study

Specific in-house training is likely to be available within the industry and is often encouraged to enhance promotion prospects and knowledge of particular issues.

Relevant postgraduate study in this field includes courses with an emphasis on management skills, particularly in areas such as hospitality, heritage and sustainability. Postgraduate courses in specialist areas such as ecotourism or rural development may also be helpful.

General business topics such as marketing or human resources could be relevant and can be applied across various disciplines.

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Travel and Tourism

Tourism is a significant component of the New Zealand economy contributing to job creation and export revenues. It also has a major role in rejuvenating and sustaining regional economies. According to Tourism New Zealand the two main reasons tourists' travel to New Zealand is to experience our beautiful landscape and distinct Maori culture.

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler says December has topped off a significant year.“This is a really exciting time for the industry with positive signals everywhere.

Here at Otago Polytechnic we take the business aspects of tourism seriously and ensure our graduates have excellent knowledge of all facets of tourism. We also provide our students with the opportunity to experience some of these activities in our fieldtrips and as part of their course and work in industry.

Welcome to the "business of tourism". This is a one year (120) course which follows on from the Certificate in Applied Travel and Tourism. This programme incorporates not only the practical aspects of working in the tourism industry from a business perspective, it also applies the theoretical concepts behind them. 90 of the 120 credits required must be gained from the following courses (45 credits must be at Level 5) and the last 30 credits come from the work based research project - a compulsory part of the programme which must be completed before graduation.

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Residents Eye Legal Action Against FAA Over New Flight Path from Sea

Organizers in the Seattle suburb of Burien are prepared to take legal action against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a recent flight path adjustment.

KOMO News reported residents of Burien and nearby Seahurst are growing increasingly frustrated with the FAA's decision to allow Q400 turboprop aircraft taking off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to fly directly overhead.

The flights, primarily operated by Alaska Airlines, have been allowed to make an immediate left turn on northerly departures since July 2016 with the goal being to speed up departures at Sea-Tac.

Dr. Dennis Hansen told KOMO the planes sound like "a fleet of greyhound buses" and said they can be heard every 15 minutes. But according to the FAA, the flights in question only account for 2 percent of the annual departures from Sea-Tac.

While the FAA has made itself available to the neighborhood group organized to combat the issue, neighborhood leaders say it hasn't done enough.

"They have been very vague and not forthcoming with answers," Quiet Skies Coalition president Larry Cripe told KOMO News. "Currently we are underway to take legal action to stop what's been done."

The group intends to file a lawsuit against the FAA and the Port of Seattle, which operates Sea-Tac Airport.

In a statement to KOMO, the FAA indicated that it's "aware of concerns by the City of Burien with a very limited, but increasing number of smaller turboprop aircraft over a portion of Burien" and said it plans to work to "identify other possible ways to mitigate this issue during the limited time they happen."

According to KOMO News, the Burien City Council is weighing the possibility of authorizing as much as $100,000 to battle the FAA in court. 

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