Political Impacts

• Tourism
• Foundation Degree

Global Tourism Management 

Coursework - deadlines 

Coursework 1 - 50% - due date 

Wednesday 11th November 2026

Class test - 50%  - 

Wednesday 6th January 2027

Module learning Outcomes 

1. Assess how external factors influence the Global Tourism industry.

2. Demonstrate how principles of sustainability and ethical issues influence developments within the Global Tourism industry.

3. Outline Visitor and Traffic Management techniques.

4. Explain how Government can influence Global Tourism planning and development.

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Political Impacts
impacting
Tourism

Impacts/factors to consider.........

Laws /Brexit / Terrorism / War / Governance / 

Political Instability / Transport Strikes/

Infrastructure developments /Taxes /Visas 
 

What news have you heard of recently that will impact Tourism?

Brexit 

What are some of the issues discussed?

Tourist Tax 

www.cntraveller.com

Terrorism/war

In what destinations have terrorist attacks happened?

Current political instability 

US/Israel 

Iran 

Russia/Ukraine

What impact do these wars have on travel and tourism?

travelweekly.co.uk

Israel 

www.bbc.co.uk

Dubai 

Government decisions/influence 

www.cfr.org

Travel ban 

www.reuters.com

Caribbean 

skift.com

Rome 

travel.yahoo.com

Six cities facing bans 

www.nyc.gov

NYC 

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Competitive Factors 

Access 

Entry requirements 

What other destinations offer 

Value for money 

Pull factors and motivation  

Where are you Plog's Tourist Motivation Model?

Allocentric

Near Allocentric

Mid-centric

Near Psychocentric

Psychocentric

Group activity 

Turkey v Spain 

Identify all their competitive factors 

Debate 

Coursework research 

Political Impacts and Competitive Factors 

How do you feel about Political and Competitive factors?

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The Last Tourist