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- The importance of tourism: Political gains

Lastly, there is something to be said for the political gains that can

be achieved through tourism.

The tourism industry can yield promising opportunities for

international collaborations, partnerships and agreements, for

example within the EU. This can have positive political impacts on

the host country as well as the countries who choose to work with

them.

- The importance of tourism: To conclude

Tourism is a remarkably important industry. As you can see, the

tourism industry does not stand alone- it is closely interrelated with

many other parts of society. Not only do entire countries often rely

on the importance of tourism, but so do individual members of host

communities and tourists.

Classification of Tourism:

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization

(UNWTO), tourism involves the movement of people in the natural

environment of the country or outside the country for personal or

other purposes. These different purposes classified the tourism

industry in many ways.

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