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Significance of tourism planning

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1.Social economic factors

i. Tourism as a force for peace
Travelling brings people into contact with each other. As sustainable tourism has an educational element it can foster understanding between people and cultures and provide cultural exchange between hosts and guests. This increases the chances for people to develop mutual sympathy and understanding and to reduce prejudices.

ii. Strengthening communities
Sustainable Coastal Tourism can add to the vitality of communities in many ways. Examples are events and festivals of the local residents where they have been the primary participants and spectators. Often these are refreshed and developed in response to tourists’ interests.
The jobs created by tourism can act as a very important motivation to reduce emigration from rural areas. Local people can also increase their influence on tourism development, as well as improve their jobs and earnings prospects through tourism-related professional training and development of business and organizational skills.

iii. Development of facilities as a benefit to residents
In cases where the tourism industry supports the creation of community facilities and services that otherwise might not have been developed can bring higher well-being standards to a destination. Benefits can include upgraded infrastructures, health and transport improvements, new sport and recreational facilities, restaurants and public spaces as well as an influx of better-quality commodities and food.

2. Political factors
-Makes the government management easier when it comes to tourism.
-Helps in preventing corruption

3. Natural factors
-It enhances sustainable development,
-Helps in preserving the environment.

4. Ecological factors
-Helps in conserving the environment

Titany answered the question on December 10, 2021 at 06:44

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