Introduction
Globalization has been broadly mentioned in different areas such as economy, politics, culture, environment, etc. It appears that it has transferred the world into a "global village". It is proved that globalization has a significant impact on the economy which enhances the wealth from finance, trade, as well as investment. Furthermore, global ideas and information's spreading through the world promote global understanding and tolerance, stimulating the world to enter into a "global culture" (Aharoni, 2008).
Tourism has become one of the largest and fastest growing economic sectors in the world. Due to its continued growth and diversification, the modern tourism has been turned into a "key driver" for socioeconomic progress in globalization (UNWTO, 2008). It would appear that globalization has opened its arms to hold tourism with a deep kiss.
The effects of globalization are far from being clear. Can we summarise the main effects of it? How does the globalization "kiss" tourism in today's world? To what extent can this effects benefit tourism?
This essay is based on findings from recent research into tourism globalization. The arguments I shall put forward are relevant to the positive effects on tourism economy. I will start by explaining the main effects of globalization, then go on to discuss the general positive impact of globalization on tourism. Further arguments are in which ways do these positive effects of globalization benefit tourism economy.
References:
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4. UNWTO, 2008. Tourism Highlights 2008. [PDF] [Online] Available at http://www.unwto.org/facts/eng/pdf/highlights/UNWTO_Highlights08_en_HR.pdf
Accessed: 14 January 2009
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