Outline the reasons for the growth in global tourism over the last several decades

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Outline the reasons for the growth in global tourism over the last several decades

By Millie Farquhar

Tourism was never a major part of everyday life in a HIC. In 1955 there were approximately 36,000 visitors to Kenya in Africa and it generated £1.6 million. However only a decade later (2005) there was about 1.2 million visitors and that generated about £800 million. What are the reasons for this startling development? and what are the impacts on the environment and the local indigenous tribes or cities?

        Now a days there are more forms of tourism. These are: Ecotourism (a sustainable form of tourism that has respect for the environment and the local cultures), Adventure tourism (trekking, cycling, climbing etc) and cultural tourism (visits to historical sites, interesting cities and different cultures).

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        In 1841, a mass excursion (expedition/trip) from Loughborough to Leicester was organised by Tomas Cooke. This was a huge success and after this Tomas Cooke went on to developed trips to more distance destinations. Also railways and sea link were opened up. Also 30 years after starting his excursions he started his first round the world trip (video 183 development of tourism sheet). From that point on holidays were the ‘must have for the people of Britain.’ Most of the rich people spent their holidays in Blackpool. In the early 1900’s it became the resort for the ‘common people’. One ...

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