Despite a large number of visitors from Medc’s who go to Ledc’s tourism is still in concentrated in the richest countries. Eight of the top ten countries for tourist arrivals are in Europe and North America. Tourism is often the biggest income for the most Ledc’s however much of the money raised by tourism in Ledc’s often finds it way back to Medc’s as many tourists buy things or use the services of companies based in Medc’s for example coca cola.
Tourism is a constantly changing industry many things influence where people choose to go on holiday. For example some people like to go to familiar places, others are looking for somewhere different. Diplomatic relations between nations also has a huge impact on tourism. For example a terrorist attack or a war can put tourists from visiting those countries.
There are many types of tourism like sustainable or eco tourism. Sustainable tourism is tourism of the future, tourism that can be sustained for a long period of time without major impact on the world. Such tourism would be under the control of the local communities which would have a less damaging impact on the natural environment and people.
Another type of tourism is eco tourism. Eco tourism is where visitors treat the local environment with recpect, they use friendly soaps, shower gels. Shaving foam and all other cleaning fluids. Eco tourism is the most sustainable type of tourism.
Chester is a fine example of tourism in the UK its rich in historical buildings, museums, art galleries even Chester zoo. Chester has between 65000 – 85000 visitors each month.