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Part 2 Introduction to the Geography NOM DE L’ASSIGNATURA of Tourism / NOMBRE DE LA ASIGNATURA / NAME in Tourist destinations OFthe THE COURSE world...

Part 2 Introduction to the Geography NOM DE L’ASSIGNATURA of Tourism / NOMBRE DE LA ASIGNATURA / NAME in Tourist destinations OFthe THE COURSE world GRUP / GRUPO / GROUP PROFESSOR Dr. Nachatter PROFESSORAT Singh Garha / PROFESORADO/ PROFESSORS BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN TOURISM Barcelona GRAU school of/ GRADO DE TURISME Tourism,DE Hospitality TURISMOand GastronomyDEGREE / BACHELOR’S (CETT) IN TOURISM University of Barcelona. Academic Content Part 2 1 Introduction: Tourist destinations in the world 1. Tourism zoning. 2. Different territorial areas 2. Spain and Catalonia as a tourist destination 1. Some basic facts: characteristics 2. Typologies of tourism and trends. 3. Large areas and typologies of tourism. Trends. Impacts, sustainability, trends and future challenges. 1. Europe: tourism outbound and inbound areas worldwide 2. Asia and Pacific 3. Africa 4. America 5. Polar zones (The Arctic and Antarctic). 2.2. Spain and Catalonia as tourist destinations Spain as a tourist region Spain Spain as a tourist region Spain: Political divisions Political divisions: 17 Autonomous communities 2 Autonomous cities 52 Provinces 8131 Municipalities Each municipality is divided into districts and all districts are further divided into census sections Spain as a tourist region Spain: Topography Spain as a tourist region Spain: River systems Spain as a tourist region Spain: Climatic zones Spain as a tourist region Spain: Climatic zones https://mytouristmaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Interactive-tourist-map-of-Spain.pdf Spain as a tourist region Spain - Inbound tourism Total Arrivals in country over time Spain as a tourist region Spain - Inbound tourism Arrivals in country by region of origin Spain as a tourist region Spain - Inbound tourism Arrivals in country by Transportation Mode Spain as a tourist region Spain - Inbound tourism Arrivals in country by Main Purpose of trip Spain as a tourist region Spain - Inbound tourism Total Guests in country Spain as a tourist region Spain - Inbound tourism Total Overnight stays in country Spain as a tourist region Spain - Domestic tourism Total Overnight stays in country Spain as a tourist region Spain Number of tourists by Autonomous Communities main destination 2024M08 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 01 Andalucía 1.60 0.62 0.53 0.33 0.06 0.56 0.55 0.51 0.50 0.45 04 Balears, Illes 2.45 0.17 0.13 0.11 0.02 0.12 0.18 0.10 0.10 0.10 05 Canarias 1.17 1.37 1.22 0.90 0.21 1.20 1.26 1.26 1.25 1.05 09 Cataluña 2.29 1.02 0.81 0.56 0.10 0.99 0.97 0.82 0.96 0.89 10 Comunitat Valenciana 1.47 0.71 0.51 0.38 0.07 0.45 0.43 0.40 0.37 0.32 13 Madrid, Comunidad de 0.64 0.61 0.44 0.29 0.05 0.53 0.53 0.48 0.43 0.33 Others 1.32 0.71 0.47 0.37 0.14 0.44 0.44 0.42 0.39 0.37 Total 10.93 5.21 4.13 2.95 0.65 4.30 4.35 3.98 3.99 3.51 https://www.ine.es/jaxiT3/Tabla.htm?t=10823&L=1  Spain as a tourist region Spain Number of tourists by country of residence 2024M08 2023M12 2022M12 2021M12 2020M12 2019M12 2018M12 2017M12 2016M12 2015M12 Total 1,09,30,750 52,09,085 41,27,293 29,47,525 6,48,989 43,04,741 43,54,798 39,82,530 39,90,446 35,12,914 Germany 12,41,647 5,61,358 4,53,940 4,04,430 82,722 4,95,062 5,37,026 4,81,391 4,56,142 4,01,150 Belgium 3,34,745 1,70,177 1,33,634 1,31,835 37,902 1,29,864 1,15,299 1,22,783 1,02,695 1,03,653 France 21,39,022 8,18,968 6,62,604 5,30,562 1,63,841 5,52,553 5,53,866 5,52,099 6,08,018 5,67,048 Ireland 2,88,913 1,24,530 1,05,208 61,658 12,596 83,633 93,838 82,879 76,925 59,601 Italy 7,88,182 3,53,227 2,57,314 1,96,774 24,875 3,05,220 2,97,914 2,61,413 2,62,757 2,39,878 Netherlands 5,82,093 2,05,546 1,66,830 1,47,840 21,366 1,63,930 1,53,905 1,34,242 1,40,414 1,34,481 Nordic Countries 3,27,070 3,42,953 3,08,131 2,41,406 20,348 3,64,141 3,74,348 3,96,602 3,65,635 3,39,403 Portugal 5,28,894 2,34,831 1,96,106 95,354 32,978 1,36,294 1,49,171 1,42,332 1,21,732 1,15,301 United Kingdom 21,19,550 9,12,563 7,64,766 4,15,656 1,09,320 7,86,044 8,56,447 8,12,153 8,80,670 7,58,202 Switzerland 1,98,373 1,13,652 75,126 59,506 17,206 88,968 96,415 94,798 91,721 81,370 Resto de Europa 9,38,814 5,22,254 4,04,824 2,79,355 67,957 3,46,405 3,42,320 2,55,006 2,83,374 2,28,954 United States of America 3,69,229 2,19,043 1,71,374 97,848 7,150 1,74,682 1,65,259 1,28,530 1,16,122 92,352 Rest of America 4,65,240 2,95,809 2,34,845 1,51,539 24,744 2,36,741 2,03,512 1,91,506 1,69,939 1,26,957 Other countries 6,08,978 3,34,173 1,92,590 1,17,876 22,103 3,88,502 3,54,885 2,75,228 2,69,200 2,23,824 https://www.ine.es/jaxiT3/Datos.htm?t=10822 Spain as a tourist region Spain Tourism zoning: tourist destinations. Different territorial areas Catalonia as a tourist region Tourism zoning: tourist destinations. Different territorial areas Catalonia Autonomous region of Catalonia in Spain Catalonia, is an autonomous community and historic region of Spain, encom- passing the northeastern provinces (provinces) of Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona, and Lleida. The autonomous community of Catalonia occupies a triangular area in the northeastern corner of Spain. The capital and largest city in Catalonia, Barcelona, is a major international cultural center and tourism destination (see catalunya barcelona map). Tourism zoning: tourist destinations. Different territorial areas Catalonia Provinces and Regions Four Provinces Eight Regions (vegueries) 42 Comarcas Tourism zoning: tourist destinations. Different territorial areas Catalonia: Topography Tourism zoning: tourist destinations. Different territorial areas Catalonia: Climate Climate zones of Catalonia: 1. Atlantic Climate 2. Alpine Climate 3. Sub-Alpine Climate 4. Mediterranean Climate – High Mountains 5. Mediterranean Climate – Continental 6. Mediterranean Climate – Hill regions 7. Mediterranean Climate – Coastal areas Tourism zoning: tourist destinations. Different territorial areas Catalonia: Tourism zones The spectacular beaches in areas such as the Costa Brava, its world-class gastronomy, and the works of famous artists such as Gaudí and Dalí all make this region one of Spain’s most popular destinations. https://www.spain.info/en/region/catalonia/ Tourism zoning: tourist destinations. Different territorial areas Catalonia as a tourist region 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Total 18182.6 14852.0 5787.8 3870.3 19375.2 19196.3 19118.4 18139.2 France 3725.0 3418.3 1896.8 1315.9 4083.0 4166.0 4487.1 4574.4 Rest of Europe 2380.1 2058.6 862.8 575.3 2356.9 2398.2 2082.2 1985.8 United Kingdom 1797.8 1453.3 284.7 280.1 2015.5 2106.3 2174.7 2061.0 Rest of the world 1661.6 1049.5 251.6 272.6 1541.2 1562.0 1347.9 1256.0 United States 1594.1 1162.6 245.7 148.2 1507.0 1374.5 1114.2 864.1 Germany 1386.1 1211.2 499.1 227.9 1431.9 1413.2 1568.9 1538.6 Italy 1259.4 1036.8 418.3 196.6 1202.8 1183.7 1208.9 1189.1 Netherlands 752.9 665.7 357.6 142.5 746.9 733.6 785.3 737.5 Nordic countries 563.9 566.6 193.4 77.5 573.8 720.2 785.2 744.5 Rest of America 520.4 469.8 138.8 95.9 490.2 403.1 375.9 314.1 Belgium 407.3 323.6 171.8 77.1 369.6 400.3 446.6 435.2 Ireland 368.6 348.4 89.3 27.8 365.0 309.3 300.3 353.9 Switzerland 325.8 306.9 155.5 44.4 309.3 245.4 399.2 323.3 Canada 308.9 149.2 36.1 44.5 225.0 219.0 221.5 168.0 Portugal 295.0 162.0 72.6 45.4 188.9 187.4 174.0 215.7 China 190.8 24.6 7.0 59.0 351.6 294.5 252.0 198.1 Japan 181.4 58.8 12.3 62.3 366.3 294.9 235.3 263.8 Brazil 176.5 133.6 23.7 56.5 245.1 197.5 176.9 166.6 Russia 146.0 126.7 55.5 82.4 795.2 727.8 701.6 561.5 Argentina 141.1 125.9 15.4 38.4 209.9 259.4 280.6 188.2 Tourism zoning: tourist destinations. 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