The Benefits of Tourism for Host Countries

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What is the percentage of jobs created by tourism in 2019?

10.3%

How much foreign exchange did tourists bring in 2019?

unknown

What are the economic benefits of tourism?

Tourism creates income and job opportunities, boosts the economic growth of the host countries, and provides tax revenue for governments.

What are the social benefits of tourism?

Tourism raises the income of local people, enables governments to improve infrastructure, and promotes heritage conservation and cultural exchange.

How much did Thailand invest in building transport facilities?

US$ 25 billion

What does the abbreviation GDP stand for?

Gross Domestic Product

What is the abbreviation for World Travel & Tourism Council?

WTTC

What are some related sectors that develop rapidly as tourism prospers?

Tour guiding and catering

What are some infrastructure improvements that can be made with increased tax revenue from tourism?

Improvements in power and water supplies, transport networks, and communication facilities

What is the benefit of tourism to the living environment?

The living environment is improved and people can enjoy a better standard of living.

What are some cultural benefits of tourism?

More resources for the host countries to protect historic buildings, cultural heritage, and traditional performing arts.

How does communication between tourists and local people benefit cultural understanding?

It helps deepen their understanding of different cultures.

What are some environmental benefits of tourism?

Boosting tourism development by setting up national parks and nature reserves to protect the natural environment.

What is an example of a country conserving precious wildlife habitats through nature reserves?

Kenya.

What are some negative impacts of tourism on host countries?

To be studied in the next part.

How does tourism contribute to the economy of host countries?

It brings income, job opportunities, and improves the standard of living.

What are some benefits of tourism for society?

Improvement in conservation and cultural heritage.

What is one unique historic tourism resource in Nepal?

Traditional performing arts.

What is the purpose of passing laws to reduce pollution in some host countries?

To protect the natural environment.

What is the significance of national parks and nature reserves in tourism development?

They attract millions of tourists and help conserve wildlife habitats.

Explore the benefits of tourism for host countries in this quiz. Calculate the percentage of jobs created by tourism in 2019 and discover the tourism resources that Nepal has. Learn about the economic benefits and job opportunities that tourism brings to the host countries.

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