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(the Global Tourism and Travel Summit.)
One trend and challenge that has emerged recently and which has elicited much debate and concern, is global warming. This is also related to the trend within the industry which is concerned about the future viability of resorts and recreational areas on the coast or in mountainous areas. " in two environments which are vital for tourism activities and where tourism is an equally vital component in regional and local economies - coastal zones and mountain regions - climate change puts tourism at risk. Important market changes could result." (1st International Conference on Climate Change and Tourism)
However there is also a focus in the industry on learning from the experience of resorts and recreational enterprises that have recovered from floods and other disasters. For example, Mexico has shown the ability that the industry has to recover for these disasters. The rapid recovery which was implemented in Mexico's leading Caribbean resorts after the devastation caused by Hurricane Wilma last year "...should be used as a blueprint for other tourism regions facing similar catastrophes..." (Word Tourism Organization)
Another trend that has...
This refers to the interdependence between the commercial resort industry and the regions which they interact with and support. This is particularly the case with contemporary research into the way that the leisure and resort industry can be involved in poverty reduction in various areas of the world. (WORLD LEISURE CONGRESS STANDS UP for MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS and AGAINST POVERTY.)
Works Cited
1st International Conference on Climate Change and Tourism. 22 February, 2007. http://www.world-tourism.org/sustainable/climate/brochure.htm#main
2006-2007 marketing plan. 22 February, 2007. http://www.sfcvb.org/media/images/members/2006_2007_Marketing_Plan.pdf
Executive Summary. 20 February, 2007. http://www.wttc.org/2006TSA/pdf/Executive%20Summary%202006.pdf
The Global Tourism and Travel Summit. 20 February, 2007. http://www.globaltraveltourism.com/media_detail.asp?id=173&page_id=3
Travel Industry Update
February, 2007. 20 February, 2007. http://www.tia.org/Travel/tiu_current.asp?Action=CurrentWeek
Travel Industry. 22 February, 2007. http://www.gocalif.ca.gov/page.php?sec=travel_industry.
Word Tourism Organization. 20 February, 2007. http://www.unwto.org/newsroom/menu.htm
WORLD LEISURE CONGRESS STANDS UP for MILLENNIUM
DEVELOPMENT GOALS and AGAINST POVERTY. 22 February, 2007. http://www.unwto.org/newsroom/Releases/2006/october/leisurecongress.htm
Works Cited
1st International Conference on Climate Change and Tourism. 22 February, 2007. http://www.world-tourism.org/sustainable/climate/brochure.htm#main
2006-2007 marketing plan. 22 February, 2007. http://www.sfcvb.org/media/images/members/2006_2007_Marketing_Plan.pdf
Executive Summary. 20 February, 2007. http://www.wttc.org/2006TSA/pdf/Executive%20Summary%202006.pdf
The Global Tourism and Travel Summit. 20 February, 2007. http://www.globaltraveltourism.com/media_detail.asp?id=173&page_id=3
February, 2007. 20 February, 2007. http://www.tia.org/Travel/tiu_current.asp?Action=CurrentWeek
Travel Industry. 22 February, 2007. http://www.gocalif.ca.gov/page.php?sec=travel_industry.
Word Tourism Organization. 20 February, 2007. http://www.unwto.org/newsroom/menu.htm
DEVELOPMENT GOALS and AGAINST POVERTY. 22 February, 2007. http://www.unwto.org/newsroom/Releases/2006/october/leisurecongress.htm
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