Tourisim & Hospitality Industry in Myanmar
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The characteristics and the attribution of Tourism industry in the World
Tourism industry is one of the dynamic growth and largest industry in the world as the industry brings in large amount of income for many countries all over the world.The world tourism industry is leading by the United Nation agency called “UNWTO” United Nation World Tourism Organization since 27 September 27, 1980 , organization includes 143 countries, 7 territories and some 350 affiliate members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism association and local tourism authorities. The aims of the organization are to contribute to economic development, international understanding, peace, prosperity and the universal respect for the observance of human right. In order to pursuit those aim, UNWTO pays particulars attention to the interest of the developing countries in the field of the tourism. UNWTO plays the roles in the development of sustainable of tourism, development of universally accessible of tourism, continuation of economic development and the development of the global code of ethic for tourism.
The UNWTO defined the definition of “Tourism” as “activity and that comprise from a person who travelling to staying in places outside their usual environment for not more for one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purpose.” The main characteristic of Tourism declared by UNWTO and WTTC” World Travel and Tourism Council” are
24 hours for a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year economic driver.
Responsible for 10.2% of world GDP.
Employer of 214 million people, 7.8% of the global workforce.
Creation of more than 5.5 million travel and tourism jobs per year
Tourism industry is one of the biggest tax revenue producers for the government in the countries in the world. The number of tourist arrival as worldwide is 983million in 2011. International tourism receipts grew to US$ 1.03 trillion in 2011.The
The characteristics and the attribution of Tourism industry in the World
Tourism industry is one of the dynamic growth and largest industry in the world as the industry brings in large amount of income for many countries all over the world.The world tourism industry is leading by the United Nation agency called “UNWTO” United Nation World Tourism Organization since 27 September 27, 1980 , organization includes 143 countries, 7 territories and some 350 affiliate members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism association and local tourism authorities. The aims of the organization are to contribute to economic development, international understanding, peace, prosperity and the universal respect for the observance of human right. In order to pursuit those aim, UNWTO pays particulars attention to the interest of the developing countries in the field of the tourism. UNWTO plays the roles in the development of sustainable of tourism, development of universally accessible of tourism, continuation of economic development and the development of the global code of ethic for tourism.
The UNWTO defined the definition of “Tourism” as “activity and that comprise from a person who travelling to staying in places outside their usual environment for not more for one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purpose.” The main characteristic of Tourism declared by UNWTO and WTTC” World Travel and Tourism Council” are
24 hours for a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year economic driver.
Responsible for 10.2% of world GDP.
Employer of 214 million people, 7.8% of the global workforce.
Creation of more than 5.5 million travel and tourism jobs per year
Tourism industry is one of the biggest tax revenue producers for the government in the countries in the world. The number of tourist arrival as worldwide is 983million in 2011. International tourism receipts grew to US$ 1.03 trillion in 2011.The
References: http://www.networkmyanmar.org/travel-and-tourism http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Tourism-g294190-Myanmar-Vacations.html http://www.myanmartourism.org/ http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2012/1020/Burma-just-opened-up-after- 50-years.-But-where-are-all-the-tourists http://www.networkmyanmar.org/travel-and-tourism Introduction to hospitality /5th edition/ by John R. Walker