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How has the environment impacted on The Travel and Tourism Industry?

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How has the environment impacted on The Travel and Tourism Industry?

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There is pressure on the airline Industry to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels like kerosene and produce greener, renewable fuels to hit 'net-zero' targets set by ICAO. Airlines are using more fuel efficent planes on long-haul routes that are smaller but can fly further (like the Boeing 787). Local sourcing is important to help the local community and reduces food miles. Travel companie who source locally will be seen in a positive light. Ethical sourcing covers the way in which products are produced, including the whole supply chain and ensuring that workers involved are treated and paid fairly. Tourists are also more environmentally aware and will choose to book with companies that are playing their part in reducing their impact on the environment. There is increasing pressure on travel organistaions to become for environmentally resposible. Most companies now have a sustainability policy or stragtegy. Popular destinations like the Maldives are at great risk from rising sea levels due to climate change.

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How do laws and regulations impact the Travel and Tourism Industry?

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How do laws and regulations impact the Travel and Tourism Industry?

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In the UK, travel companies that plan and sell overseas holidays to UK customers need to have an ATOL licencse. Package travel

Some countries have more stricter rules than others regarding health and regulations is a safety, employment rights and consumer protection, which they will need to

contract that all follow travel and tourism businesses should offer customers products and services of a high standard this includes suppliers otherwise customers are entitled to compensation. Data protection regulations require businesses to store customer information securely and for a limited period of time. They face huge fines if they do not comply. Companies who purchase soft drinks that contain sugar now have to pay a sugar tax meaning to cover that tax the customer pays more to buy. Increases in minimum wage makes labour costs more expensive and costs more to employ people which can affect small businesses.Travel companies have to comply with laws in each country they operate. Some countries have more stricter rules than others regarding health and safety, employment rights and consumer protection, which they will need to follow.

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How has technology impacted the travel and tourism industry?

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How has technology impacted the travel and tourism industry?

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Customers are now able to order their food & drinks at the table using a QR code. Airport security will be quicker as 3D baggage scanners due to be introduced by 2024 will be able to accurately detect contents of a passenger's bag without them needing to remove liquids and electronics therefore cutting down queuing times. Electronic Payment made travelling safer and casier. It has also seen 'travellers cheques disappear from use. 80% of holidays are now being booked online as its convenient for people and they have access 24/7 Due to less footfall travel agents are shutting down or reducing number of stores. Room selection - You are now able to view rooms and pick which room you would like - Guest satisfaction has increased as hotels know their guests have picked a room they are happy with.Self check in at the airport (less queues, but leas jobs) Airports are using facial recognition software on automated boarding gates.

Customers expect to be able to manage bookings via an app.

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Urge to travel and do ‘bucketlist’ holidays after Covid19

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How has chaning lifestyles impacted on Travel and Tourism?

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How has chaning lifestyles impacted on Travel and Tourism?

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Tourists want to experience something different-introduction to specialist holidays (holidays based on individual hobbues and interests) E.G Dark Tourism.
Younger people are staying at home for longer meaning they have more disposable income and can spend it on holidays. People are booking more city breaks and long weekends travel companies are needing to adapt to these trends to ensure they stay competitive. Cruises have boomed in popularity with you ger people and families over the past 20 years. Package holidays have been popular since 1950’s post war. Most people have been on the typical 1-2week beach holiday and want to try something different.

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How is the cost of living crisis impacting the travel industry?

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How is the cost of living crisis impacting the travel industry?

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people have less disposable income that they can spend on luxury such as a holiday.
The UK currency has dropped in value compared to most currencies, making travel to the UK from overseas visitors cheaper. this has also led to increase in fuel prices for UK as aviation fuel is traded in USD. The price of holidays to European destinations is expected to rise in 2023, as travel companies face rising energy costs across Europe. increase costs have led to put hospitality businesses putting up prices. domestic energy bills have soared over the past year, more than doubling the average household energy bill. This has also impacted all businesses in the UK, including the hospitality sector.

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How had BREXIT impacted the travel and tourism industry 

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How had BREXIT impacted the travel and tourism industry 

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From 2023 be British visitors will need to register online and pay in advance for a ‘Etias’ Visa (approximately £7 for three year permanent). UK passport holders now require a Visa to work in the EU so tour operators are now employing more EU by staff resort reps. UK tourists are now able to bring duty-free alcohol and tobacco into the UK from an EU destination. UK tourists would no longer be able to use EU fast-track passport control and custom lanes.
immigration procedures will take longer as UK passport holders require a stamp in the passport on arrival into the EU. holidays will be more expensive bracket, (mobile data, roaming ,Visa, insurance). Length of stay will be affected for holiday makers and business travellers to stay in the EU for longer than 90 days. If tourists want to stop longer than 90 days they will need a Visa.