Recablanca, Denryl Miles BSMT 2 Delta

1. Using a paragraph representation, create your insights and discuss: What is globalization? How would
you define globalization?

Globalization can also be simply described as the movement of goods, ideas, values, and people
around the world. Globalization, however, has existed for centuries by way of evolving trade routes,
including the slave trade, colonization, and immigration.

Today, we are divided into separate countries, each looking out for its own national self-interest. At the
same time, other entities such as multinational corporations cross borders, which leads to global
economic and political integration. Many benefits can result from global integration and
interdependence, but we also need to heed its negative effects.

We can look at the relationship between globalization and tourism in several ways. For the purposes of
this chapter, we will consider the impact of tourism and travel on globalization, and the impact of
globalization on tourism. But first, let’s keep in mind why it is important for a local tour operator,
general manager, or tourism business owner to think about globalization. More importantly, let’s
consider where we should be looking to understand globalization and future trends. The rest of this
chapter will address these topics.

The advances made in transportation that have enabled global mobility are particularly significant.
Modern aircraft, cruise ships, trains, and other modes of transport allow people to move quickly and
relatively cheaply.

Ease of travel has also helped to overcome the barriers of fear, frustration, and expense. For example,
an international banking system allows access to money almost anywhere in the world. Multinational
corporations, which provide flights, local transportation, and accommodation and food, have allowed
for “one-stop shopping” for travel bookings. Handheld devices have also changed the nature of travel
in terms of what travellers do and how they interact with a destination, making it easier to, for
example, select a restaurant, navigate a big city, or translate a foreign language. As a result, there are
fewer unexplored places in the world anymore.