Tourism Analysis Assignment

Paper- 15%

Presentation - 10%

The Tourism sector by far is the most revenue generating industry, helping the world economy to prosper.

This paper will address how trends have affected the tourism industry in relation to the bottom line. We have discussed the effect and issues on technology, political, environmental as well as cultural factors.

Sustainability is also a trend that is currently affecting tourism, we will also look into how your destination is being affected and what it can do to remain sustainable.

OUR DESTINATION IS BRITISH COLUMBIA

Your task in this paper is to research and find suitable solutions using best practices for a chosen destination.

• Analyze trends driving change in the travel and tourism sector in regard to the triple bottom line
• A profile of your destination including a bit of it's history, research data on population, visitation and visitor spending. Illustrate how important tourism is to this destination.
• PESTLE analysis of your destination or SECPTICAL based on its current situation
• SWOT analysis of your destination
• What trends has your destination implemented?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages this destination has faced since integrating this trend into their society?
• What are the consequences of not adapting to change, what initiatives have they implemented??
• Identify key stakeholders in tourism, conservation and sustainable development at your destination?
• How are your stakeholders educating the tourists to ensure your destination will remain sustainable?
• What are some best practices (strategies) they can incorporate to respond or adapt to these disadvantages to ensure their sustainability (use examples of another successful destination)?Which stakeholders will be involved and their role?

PLEASE PUT CITATIONS IN APA FORMAT!

Your paper must be in detail, please do not give one sentence answers to the questions.Each of these require research of your destination and also research of best practices.Don't forget to cite your sources and include them in your reference page in APA format.You want to write around3000 words(minimum 5 -10 pages 1.5 spaced), not including your title and reference page, This assignment will be handed in using Turnitin, so please ensure you do not plagiarize, cut copy or paste. An automatic zero grade will be given if the assignment is not in your own words.

Consult VARIETY of OFFICIAL sources to learn about your chosen tourism niche and the associated sectors. Use at least SIX DIFFERENT sources (NO Wikipedia!). Some examples:

• Government publications, e.g., Statistics Canada
• Academic studies, e.g., Journal Articles
• WTTC Reports (World Travel and Tourism Council)
• News articles, e.g., CBC News
• Tourism organizations, eg., UNWTO, DMO of your destination
• Research Agencies