TRENDS OF THE FUTURE IN TOURISM: DEMOGRAPHIC, ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL

DEMOGRAPHIC
PARAGRAPH 1, 2, 3
Globalization is the most progressive, powerful force we have ever seen and needs to be
managed.
The ageing population, increasingly society and fluctuating economic conditions are 3 of
the mayor factors that will set the future trends in the global travel and tourism industry
Others might be the growth of the middle class with increased disposable income and the
emergence of a new generation that prioritizes travel and cares about the environment.

ECONOMIC: THE IMPACT OF TOURISM IN THE GROWING ECONOMIES
PARAGRAPH 3, 4, 5
Travel is a way of life and even in the toughest times it continues to be a priority for the
population around the globe, driving the economies and creating jobs.
The new mega trends in the industry are changing the customer needs because of an
ageing population.
There will be hurdles thrown up by mobility, infrastructure, energy scarcity, new
technology and increased intermediation.

ECOLOGIC
PARAGRAPH 6 AND 7
Part of the challenge is to answer the question how to separate de benign impacts of one
of the biggest industries not to become the biggest destroyer of the natural capital.
The solution might be to apply the principles of efficiency, renewables, storage and smart
grids.
The modern consumer makes their own decisions and these are more connected than
ever and also shape their own relationship with global brands.