“FACTS, STATISTICS AND JOBS ON TOURISM INDUSTRY”

English For Tourism

Lecture: Wawat Srinawati, M.Pd.

Organize by 2nd Group:

1. Fadhilah Najmee Amroo
2. Mila Rosdiana

7A

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF

STKIP MUHAMMADIYAH BOGOR 2021
 INTRODUCTION

Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the
business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of
operating tours. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms
which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity
only", as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not
more than one consecutive year for leisure and not less than 24 hours, business and other
purposes". Tourism can be domestic (within the traveller's own country) or international, and
international tourism has both incoming and outgoing implications on a country's balance of
payments.
Tourism, the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of
recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of
services. As such, tourism is a product of modern social arrangements, beginning in western
Europe in the 17th century, although it has antecedents in Classical antiquity. Modern
tourism is an increasingly intensive, commercially organized, business-oriented set of
activities whose roots can be found in the industrial and postindustrial West. Tourism became
even bigger business internationally in the latter half of the 20th century as air travel was
progressively deregulated and decoupled from “flag carriers” (national airlines).
The travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries with a global
economic contribution (direct, indirect and induced) of over 7.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2016.
The direct economic impact of the industry, including accommodation, transportation,
entertainment and attractions, was approximately 2.3 trillion U.S. dollars that year. A number
of countries, such as France and the United States, are consistently popular tourism
destinations, but other, less well-known countries are quickly emerging in order to reap the
economic benefits of the industry.
The terms tourism and travel are sometimes used interchangeably. In this context,
travel has a similar definition to tourism but implies a more purposeful journey. The terms
tourism and tourist are sometimes used pejoratively, to imply a shallow interest in the
cultures or locations visited. By contrast, traveller is often used as a sign of distinction. The
sociology of tourism has studied the cultural values underpinning these distinctions and their
implications for class relations. It is difficult to define the tourism industry, as unlike with
other industries, there is not one clear product. It incorporates many industries, including
lodging, transport, attractions, travel companies, and more. In its broadest sense, tourism is
defined as when people travel and stay in places outside of their usual environment for less
than one consecutive year for leisure, business, health, or other reasons.
The purpose of this paper is to find out what are the facts, the statistics and also its
jobs on tourism industry. Since tourism industry involves many aspects which are not only
tourism but more than that.
 FACTS, STATISTICS AND JOBS ON TOURISM INDUSTRY

1. Facts and Statistics on Tourism Industry

A highly valuable industry to the global economy, travel and tourism's contribution
has steadily increased for over a decade. North America makes the largest contribution in this
area, closely followed by the European Union and North East Asia. Due to their less
developed tourism industries, regions such as North and Sub Saharan Africa make a much
smaller impact.
Worldwide, the tourism industry has experienced steady growth almost every year.
International tourist arrivals increased from 528 million in 2005 to 1.19 billion in 2015.
Figures were forecasted to exceed 1.8 billion by 2030. Each year, Europe receives the most
international tourist arrivals. It also produces the most travelers: with approximately 607
million outbound tourists in 2015, the region had more than double that of the second largest
tourist origin, the Asia Pacific region.
In 2015, global international tourism revenue reached approximately 1.26 trillion U.S.
dollars, having almost doubled since 2005. That year, China had the largest international
tourism expenditure, followed by the United States and Germany. The leading city in
international visitor spending was Dubai, where tourists spent more than 31.3 billion U.S.
dollars in 2016.
Globally, international tourism receipts (the travel item in balance of payments) grew
to US$1.03 trillion (€740 billion) in 2005, corresponding to an increase in real terms of 3.8%
from 2010. International tourist arrivals surpassed the milestone of 1 billion tourists globally
for the first time in 2012, emerging source markets such as China, Russia, and Brazil had
significantly increased their spending over the previous decade.
However, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), some of the
fastest-emerging tourism destinations can be found in Africa, including Namibia, Zambia and
Angola. This is perhaps due to the realization of the benefits travel and tourism can provide
for a country’s economy, or maybe because of the growing popularity of less-traveled
destinations among global tourists. This is not to say travelers are not still visiting well-
established tourism destinations in their millions – the number of overseas visitors to the
United States, for example, is still increasing each year and is expected to exceed 40 million
by 2018.
Tourism numbers declined as a result of a strong economic slowdown (the late-2000s
recession) between the second half of 2008 and the end of 2009, and in consequence of the
outbreak of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, but slowly recovered until the COVID-19
pandemic put an abrupt end to the growth. The United Nations World Tourism Organization
estimated that global international tourist arrivals might decrease by 58% to 78% in 2020,
leading to a potential loss of US$0.9–1.2 trillion in international tourism receipts.
 Global tourism accounts for c. 8% of global greenhouse-gas emissions. Emissions as
well as other significant environmental and social impacts that are not always beneficial to
local communities and their economies. For this reason, many tourist development
organizations have begun to focus on sustainable tourism in order to mitigate negative effects
caused by the growing impact of tourism. The United Nations World Tourism Organization
emphasized these practices by promoting tourism as part of the Sustainable Development
Goals, through programs like the International Year for Sustainable Tourism for
Development in 2017, and programs like Tourism for SDGs focusing on how SDG 8, SDG
12 and SDG 14 implicate tourism in creating a sustainable economy. So, these are the facts
about tourism industry a couple years ago:
a. Global Tourism Industry is the largest industry with with a global economic
contribution of US 7.6 Trillion.
b. China remains world’s top tourism spender with USD 261 Billions.
c. World’s top tourist Destinations are:
 France — 84.5 million
 USA — 77.5 million
 Spain — 68.5 million
 China — 56.9 million
 Italy — 50.7 million
d. 1/10 jobs are supported by Tourism industry across the world i.e 9.9% of
global employment.
e. Among all the cities of the world, Tourists splash highest amount of Cash of
USD 28.50B in Dubai.
f. Total International Tourist Arrivals in 2016 were 1235 Million.
g. Amongst emerging travel hotspots, Osaka in Japan is the world’s fastest
growing destination.
h. In 2017, travel and tourism directly supported 118,454,000 jobs i.e 3.8% of
total employment.
i. Visitor exports generated USD1, 494.2 Billion (6.5% of total exports) in 2017.
j. Travel & Tourism investment in 2017 was USD882.4bn, or 4.5% of total
investment.

Traveling both internationally and domestically has become increasingly common all
over the world. As a result, both leisure travel spending and business travel spending saw
year-over-year growth in the five years prior to COVID-19. This increase in travel before the
health crisis also allowed the number of hotel guests and in turn the hotel industry's market
size to grow.
Another factor that has significantly impacted the global tourism industry is the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As countries implemented severe travel restrictions to
curb the spread of the disease, national and international tourism came to a drastic halt. It was
estimated that the global revenue of the travel and tourism industry dropped by 42 percent in
2020. When looking at a breakdown of tourism revenue by country, the U.S. experienced the
greatest decrease in revenue, while the Asia Pacific region showed the largest drop in
international tourist arrivals worldwide due to COVID-19. While the long-term economic
damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic cannot fully be assessed yet, the standstill of
public life has affected not only tourism but also industries connected to tourism, for
example, global restaurant visitation, theater performances, and events.
There’s no question that the coronavirus has deeply impacted the tourism industry. As
the pandemic continues to evolve, however, what’s difficult to discern is the breadth and
depth of its impact in both the short and long term. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic
on global travel is not black and white. Some tourism business' like smaller California wine
country hotels and hotels adjacent to national parks have achieved record numbers despite a
near complete shutdown of inbound tourism and international travel. Domestic tourism has
been far from safe in the global pandemic with economic development initiatives supporting
hotels, tour operators and other travel companies support their workers via aid programs like
America's PPP (paycheck protection program).
The tourism industry worldwide is impacted by coronavirus – so much so that global
GDP is expected to shrink dramatically and unemployment to skyrocket. Put the brakes on
the growth of international tourism. Numerous countries worldwide started introducing travel
restrictions in early 2020, leading to an almost overnight stop in international travel. Here are
a few stats that show how tourism worldwide has been decimated.
1. Global revenue for travel and tourism is estimated to decrease by 34.7% to an
estimated $447.4 billion. The original 2020 forecast was $712 billion in revenue.
2. European tourism is expected to take the biggest hit from COVID-19: revenue for
the travel and tourism industry in Europe will decrease from $211.97 billion in 2019
to roughly $124 billion in 2020.
3. The tourism industry lost 1.5% of global gross domestic product after four months
of being shut down, reported the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
4. If international tourism remains shut down over 12 months, the UN predicts a loss
of 4.2% global GDP ($3.3 trillion).
5. The World Travel and Tourism Council predicts that 121 million of the 330 million
jobs tied to tourism around the world will be lost in 2020.
6. Tourism is going to take a while to recover, says McKinsey. The consulting firm
predicts that international tourist arrivals will decrease 60 - 80% in 2020, and tourism
spending is not likely to return to pre-crisis levels until 2024.
7. Not only are consumers traveling less, but they’re also dining out less. Statista
reports that the “year-over-year decline of seated diners in restaurants worldwide was
a staggering 41.36% on August 23, 2020.”
 2. Jobs on Tourism
Tourism jobs are occupations in the travel industry, from planning a trip to
transportation and the services provided once you arrive. These careers often include
customer service, logistics and entertainment roles, which can be highly enjoyable for those
who enjoy interacting with people and helping them make the most of their time in a location.
These roles might be full-time and year-round, or they might be part time or even
seasonal. Tourism jobs can also include management roles, which might involve more
indirect support for travelers and a possibly more time spent in an office setting.
Here are some ideas for jobs in the tourism industry, to help you find a career you
love:
1. Hotel night auditor

 National average salary: $27,075 per year

 Primary duties: Hotel night auditors provide guest services at the front desk of
hotels during the evening and overnight hours. They are responsible for
attending to customers' needs during this time including checking them in,
checking them out, answering questions and connecting them with items they
might require for their stay.
 Related: Learn About Being a Night Auditor

2. Tour guide

 National average salary: $28,852 per year

 Primary duties: Tour guides are professionals who accompany tourists on
guided visits to various locations such as historical sites and museums. They
usually provide in-depth information about the places they are showing their
guests and use their expertise to educate and entertain.

3. Flight attendant

 National average salary: $35,018 per year

 Primary duties: A flight attendant helps maintain a smooth travel experience
for passengers on flights, usually on commercial flights. They are responsible
for ensuring the safety of all plane cabin occupants and providing customer
service by answering questions, delivering meals and beverages and ensuring
passengers' comfort.
 Related: Learn About Being a Flight Attendant

4. Concierge
  National average salary: $38,268 per year
 Primary duties: A concierge is a hotel professional who helps travelers handle
an array of tasks during their stay including transportation, activities and
services. They have traditionally been a fixture in high-end hotels and might
work for other types of facilities or individuals as well.
 Related: Learn About Being a Concierge

5. Spa manager

 National average salary: $43,636 per year

 Primary duties: Spa managers oversee the operations of a spa facility,
including personnel, scheduling and facilities. They usually provide customer
service as well, helping to coordinate and facilitate their clients experience
receiving services such as massages and facial treatments.

6. Event coordinator

 National average salary: $43,874 per year

 Primary duties: Event coordinators help plan and organize events and
functions for their clients. They might work with individuals, such as
weddings and other events, or with businesses or organizations for functions
such as fundraisers. Event coordinators might be the primary planner of an
event or they might collaborate with an event planner to successfully execute
the necessary details.
 Related: Learn About Being an Event Planner

7. Hotel general manager

 National average salary: $48,719 per year

 Primary duties: Hotel general managers oversee the operations of a hotel
including personnel, services and facilities. They try to ensure that guests have
an enjoyable experience during their stay, and coordinate the many functions
that contribute to that goal.
 Related: Learn About Being a Hotel Manager

8. Travel agent

 National average salary: $48,943 per year

 Primary duties: Travel agents help clients arrange travel services for their
upcoming trips and vacations. They might coordinate transportation, lodging
 and activities in their clients' destination locations. They might also coordinate
specialized experiences such as cruises and tours.
 Related: Learn About Being a Travel Agent

9. Resort manager

 National average salary: $53,042 per year

 Primary duties: Resort managers oversee the operations of resort facilities,
including personnel, facilities and guest experiences. They often provide
customer service in addition to their management responsibilities.

CONCLUSION

The travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries with a global
economic contribution (direct, indirect and induced) of over 7.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2016.
Global tourism accounts for c. 8% of global greenhouse-gas emissions. Emissions as well as
other significant environmental and social impacts that are not always beneficial to local
communities and their economies. For this reason, many tourist development organizations
have begun to focus on sustainable tourism in order to mitigate negative effects caused by the
growing impact of tourism.

In additional,The tourism industry is offers so many opportunities for passionate and

enthusiastic people.According to some sources, tourism jobs can be varied, challenging,
rewarding and provide excellent long-term prospects, which is why they are highly sought
after. However, actually finding the very best jobs can involve making use of job boards that
specialise in this particular area.

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