REC280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Destination Canada, Pga Tour Canada, Canada Border Services Agency
4 Jul 2018
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Module 11 Challenges of Tourism
Description and Learning Outcomes
In module 11, you will be introduced to various challenges of tourism. After successfully
completing this module, you should be able to do the following.
Recognize and explain the challenges facing the Canadian tourism industry
Readings
Snapchat Chapter 12
Government of Canada, (2014)
Slides
1. Introduction
Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) identified a number of issues in tourism
development
If not resolved, these challenges are likely to weaken the Canadian tourism product
These issues require the attention of all stakeholders in the Canadian Tourism Industry
2. Transportation
Transport is a key factor in tourism development
Relationship between transport and tourism has been conceptualized as accessibility
Easy and reasonably priced access to and around a destination is critical for tourism
development
Canada’s transportation sector is deteriorating
Quality of roads, highways, and road facilities have decreased
3. Transportation
Upgrading transport infrastructure is slow
Deregulation has created near-monopolistic air transport system with Air Canada the only
national carrier
Air travel is expensive
Government taxes, rising oil and fuel prices, new pricing structure
4. Role of Parks and Historic Sites
Increasing demand means deterioration which in turn impacts negatively on visitor
experience
Politicians are attempting to use land and greens areas for development purposes
Challenges the sustainability of the destination
5. Role of Parks and Historic Sites
National parks and historic sites are major components of the Canadian tourism product
However environmental challenges with national parks is a major concern
Balance between accessibility, environmental preservation and carrying capacity
Demand for national parks is growing
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Document Summary
In module 11, you will be introduced to various challenges of tourism. After successfully completing this module, you should be able to do the following. Recognize and explain the challenges facing the canadian tourism industry. Canadian tourism commission (ctc) identified a number of issues in tourism development. If not resolved, these challenges are likely to weaken the canadian tourism product. These issues require the attention of all stakeholders in the canadian tourism industry: transportation. Transport is a key factor in tourism development. Relationship between transport and tourism has been conceptualized as accessibility. Easy and reasonably priced access to and around a destination is critical for tourism development. Quality of roads, highways, and road facilities have decreased: transportation. Deregulation has created near-monopolistic air transport system with air canada the only national carrier. Government taxes, rising oil and fuel prices, new pricing structure: role of parks and historic sites. Increasing demand means deterioration which in turn impacts negatively on visitor experience.
