Travel and Tourism management

On

Woolacombe beach

Introduction

Woolacombe is a seaside resort on the coast of North Devon, England

It is a popular destination for family holidays and is an important part of Natural beauty.

The winter population is very small and it has a great benefit for surfing.

Woolacombe is renowned for its dramatic coastal cliffs and landscape.

It is a long established attraction in the center of village for holidays.

Annotated map

Woolacombe development plan

Woolacombe: The village is located within the Area of strategic landscape and development.

A premier recreational sports resort provide the main tourist attraction.

6 kilometers south west of Ilfracombe, 7 kilometers north of Braunton.

Main access from Mullacott Cross

Positive impacts of tourism

Environmental impacts:

Quality of environment is essential to tourism.

Linked with the construction of general infrastructures such as roads, airports, other tourism facilities, resorts and hotels.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM

Trampling impacts on vegetation

Trampling impacts on soil

Breakage and bruising of stems

Loss of organic matter

Reduced plant vigourReduction in soil macro porosity

Reduced regeneration Decrease in air and water permeability

Loss of ground cover Increase in run off

Change in species composition

Accelerated erosion

Negative impacts on tourism

Negative impacts of tourism development destroys environmental resources and it puts enormous pressure on an area that increases pressure on endangered species.

Impacts such as:

Soil erosion, increased pollution, loss of habitats.

Social impacts

Positive:

Great influence on the host societies

Source of international peace & understanding

Respect for local tradition and culture

Social contacts between tourists and local people results appreciation, learning, bonding, respect & liking.

Negative:

Disruption and erosion of cultural identity and values

Tourism might increase tension, hostility & suspicion

It leads to over-consumption, lack of resources and pollution.

Role of international government agencies

Encourage planning applications of high quality and sustainable design and decisions. It would support sustainable living.

To facilitate green infrastructure and biodiversity

Conserve and enhance designated landscape, quality of life of residents & tourists.

Conserve the special wildlife habitats and species

To facilitate climate change adaptation and other support initiatives that could increase public awareness, appreciation and actions for both geo-diversity & biodiversity.

Role of national government agencies

National government agencies should contribute towards conservation and enhancement.

Offshore and inshore developments should be fully evaluated for any adverse impacts.

Role of local government agencies

To ensure that the local government policies support the provision of local services.

To encourage environmentally sustainable lifestyles and businesses.

Develop an opportunity based on the natural assets.

National and local economic policy

Strongly support cultural traditions, diversity.

Engage local people at all levels in the management plan objectives and goals.

Promote sustainability in activities and volunteering.

To ensure that farmers have access to aid and that could result in best possible outcomes.

Increase the amount of woodland for multiple purposes.

To enhance the historic environment with natural beauty.

Maximize health, learning and potential values of strategic footpaths.

Evaluation of effects of economic policies upon tourism

Estimates of tourism activities and tourists are evaluated from a demand model

Rely completely upon strong number of visitors

Good demand model & a good judgment

Income or value addition are the best measures and evaluation

Supply changes involve quality:

a) Quality of the environment

b) Local public services and infrastructure

c) Nature of tourism products and services

Change in population = Change in the competitive position of Woolacombe

It depends on both origins and destinations

Tourism industries depend on fresh air quality and visibility

Tourists attraction: -

E.g.: Outdoor recreation, camping development, a factory outlet mall

Political changes affect travel & tourism

Serious impacts on the prospects for the tourism industry

Radical changes in country politics causes fear for their safety and destruct the country

Results could be changed with increased stability

Political change either increase or decrease the attractiveness for tourism

It could have better outcomes as well with the governmental actions.

Strategies to minimize negative economic, environmental and social impacts

Cope up with the impacts of changing climate

Maintain sustainable development

Decrease vulnerability

Take an advantage of opportunities that climate change

Set up process:

Carbon footprint: Mitigation purposes

Development planning, procurement strategy

Climate change: Raise awareness of causes and impacts of potential responses

Behavioral changes: Promote behavioral changes

Influence regional and local planning authorities to ensure the future operational carbon footprint.

Conclusion

Evidently to conclude, the discussion must end up with the short conclusion.

Discussion focus:-

Development of tourism sector in the UK

Factors that affect tourism demand for products and services

Economic and non-economic factors that affect tourists willingness to travel

Positive and negative impacts of tourism

Role of national, local and governmental agencies

Strategies for reducing negative impacts

References

http://www.woolacombetourism.co.uk/map-of-woolacombe.asp

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ilfracombe/ http://northdevon-aonb.org.uk/pageresources/Management%20Plan%20single%20pages%20for

%20web%2015%20May%2009.pdf https://www.msu.edu/course/prr/840/econimpact/pdf/

ecimpvol1.pdf http://www.devon.gov.uk/climate-change-strategy.pdf