Tourism

What is the value of tourists and tourism?

Tourism is a very important industry. Here is some facts about it:

• Tourism is the fastest growing industry in the world

• In 2000 £23.4 billion was spent on tourism

• The tourism industry in Northern Ireland generates £1million everyday

Why do people go on holiday?

What do you think?

1. More people go abroad for their holidays because the weather in Ireland is getting worse.

2. Cheap flights like easyjet is ruining the tourism industry in Northern Ireland.

3. A holiday in Majorca, Spain is much better than a holiday to Disneyland, Paris.

4. Holidays abroad are damaging the environment

What jobs are there in the tourism industry?

• In pairs list as many jobs as you can connected to the tourism industry, you should be able to reach at least 20!

• Can you think of appropriate categories for these jobs