Political Impacts

• Tourism
• Foundation Degree

Political Factors 

PESTLE analysis 

Focus on Political Factors - impact on Tourism/Hospitality and Events 

Have you studied PESTLE analysis before?

Yes

No

What does the 'L' in PESTLE analysis stand for?

1. Leadership
2. Loyalty
3. Language
4. Legal

What does the 'T' in PESTLE analysis stand for?

1. Time
2. Technological
3. Talent
4. Tactical

What does the 'S' in PESTLE analysis stand for?

1. Social
2. Supply
3. Security
4. Strategy

What does the first 'E' in PESTLE analysis stand for?

1. Economic
2. Emotional
3. Engage
4. Expertise

What does the second 'E' in PESTLE analysis stand for?

1. Environmental
2. Energy
3. Excellent
4. Exactly

What does the 'P' in PESTLE analysis stand for?

1. Profit
2. Political
3. Product
4. Personal

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Political Impacts
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Factors  to consider.........

Laws /Brexit / Terrorism / War / Governance / 

Political Instability / Transport Strikes/

Infrastructure developments /Taxes /Visas 
 

Brexit 

What are some of the issues Simon discusses?

Brexit - impacts 

More expensive air travel, the need for visas, longer passport queues and reduced health benefits are just some of the ways UK travellers expect to be affected by Brexit.

Over a third worried travel insurance will be more expensive when traveling to Britain and that there will be fewer connections between their country and Britain.

Concerns by holiday travellers who voted to remain in the EU include exchange rates, accessibility to healthcare in the EU and longer waiting times due to new border controls.

Other holiday travellers however have responded to the changes more positively. In February 2017, around 37 percent of respondents to a post-Brexit survey claimed there were cheaper destinations to travel to. Others adapted by opting to holiday within the UK rather than abroad.

Freedom of movement as a member of the EU has granted tourism and hospitality industries access to a wider labour market.

Additional red tape and costs following Brexit are a major cause for concern. Outbound holiday companies were already struggling with increasing operating costs.

The number of EU visitors to the UK remained stable in the year following the referendum, though it is unclear whether tourism will increase or decrease following the UK’s exit.

Britain’s reputation has remained largely unchanged, with many travellers from the United States and China saying they have a more positive view of Britain.

(Statista, 2024)

Electronic Travel Authorisation 

www.economy-ni.gov.uk

www.gov.uk

EES

Terrorism and Political Instability 

In what global destinations have terrorist attacks happened?

Terrorism/war

Government or Council  decisions/influence 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5znc

Impact on Tourism and Events?

Solutions?

2017 Accommodation Law 

The Special Tourist Accommodation Plan (PEUAT) regulates the introduction of tourist-accommodation establishments, as well as youth hostels, tourist apartments and shared homes.

 

This regulation is in response to the need for reconciling the city’s tourist accommodation with a sustainable urban model based on guaranteeing the basic rights of local residents and improving their quality of life.

Criticism of the Government....

Managing Director of the Hotel Business Confederation of Catalonia, Manel Casals, claimed in 2017 that the government was focusing on entirely the wrong issue. “Of the 32 million people who visited Barcelona last year, only eight million stayed in hotels… They are not regulating tourism; they are only regulating the places where they are going to sleep.” [7]

What can be done and who is reponsible?

www.barcelonaturisme.com

10 strategies for Responsible Tourism 

Other examples of Political decisions

skift.com

Rome 

www.nyc.gov

NYC 

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Presentation 

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Conduct individual research

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The week after next = practice run to assess timings etc