The innovation process in the tourism industry

The contribution of the tourism sector, however, was moderate. 21

The Guam economy is dominated by tourism and military spending.

In Egypt s case, the crucial tourist sector contracted sharply after the revolution.

Tourism is an expanding sector which now accounts for 25 of GDP.

Horizontal and vertical segregation can be illustrated by employment in the tourism sector.

The growth of the tourism sector has become the main foreign exchange earner for Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How can sustainable production and consumption in the tourism sector be promoted by Governments?

Tourism is expected to be the major growth sector but, given the dependence of the Territory on the United States market, the growth prospects of this industry will depend on improvements in the United States economy.

However, this was a long way from the 20 per cent growth hoped for. 125 According to a survey of the southern African tourism industry, violence in the second half of 1992 cost the tourism industry about R200 million in lost revenue.

Tourism involves many different actors from the public and private sectors.

171. WTO apos s large number of programmes are geared towards improving the tourism sector.

Recent growth has been stimulated by strong activity in the construction sector and an improvement in tourism.

The move towards business tourism transformed the capital into a national hub for this segment of the tourist industry.

52. The performance of the sector during the summer months of 1992 was less satisfactory.

59. The tourism industry is based on the appeal of the Territory apos s wildlife and birds.

Despite the decision to resume commercial whale hunting in 2006, the tourism sector is expanding, especially in ecotourism and whale watching.

Tourism industry is developing as many hotels are being built on the banks of Seyhan River and in the city center.

Encourages the business sector, in particular the tourism industry and Internet providers, to

Another important consideration is to develop the necessary conditions for the tourism sector to be cooperative rather than fragmented.

36. Tourism offers significant opportunities to boost the export sector of many island developing countries.

4. Encourages the World Tourism Organization to promote effective follow up to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, with the involvement of relevant stakeholders in the tourism sector

The service sector has provided women with increased job opportunities, including in non traditional sectors such as the information and communication technology sector and tourism.

As noted in paragraph 27 above, the tourism sector experienced significant recovery in 2004.

According to the administering Power, in 2004 the Government continued to take measures to stimulate the tourism sector.

Economy The economy of Northern Cyprus is dominated by the services sector (69 of GDP in 2007) which includes the public sector, trade, tourism and education.

One of the major industries on Guam, and the third most important economic sector (after tourism and the public sector), is construction.

The Government has placed a renewed focus on developing the tourism sector to revitalize the St. Helenian economy.

What strategies, tools and actors should be involved in promoting sustainable consumption in tourism?

The service sector of the economy, including tourism, education, and financial services, accounts for about 70 of GDP.

By encouraging the development of e business practices in the local economy, ICTs make it easier for countries to organize their tourism industry and stimulate cooperation among stakeholders.

In addition to information technology, investments have gone to the energy sector, manufacturing (beverages, air conditioners, pharmaceuticals) and services, such as tourism and transportation.

In response to another question, she said that employment in the tourism sector had plunged after the attacks of 11 September 2001.

Specify and agree on measures to address climate change in the tourism sector at the fourteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development, in 2006 and 2007, when climate change will be on the agenda.

46. CDB reported that during 1992 performance in the tourism sector remained weak, although it showed signs of improvement.

Tourism niches such as ecotourism one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism industry are increasingly promoted by DMOs in many developing countries, allowing them to diversify their tourism offer.

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Increasing technical knowledge and recognizing potential tourist demand are also challenges for the effective deployment of ICT in tourism.

Another major economic development was the start of air services to Providenciales by an international air carrier, thereby providing a boost to the tourist industry.

Among the voluntary instruments that can be used for this purpose, certification is the most widespread in tourism.

Sustainable consumption in tourism integrates sustainability issues in the selection of destinations and service providers and in the tourists' behaviour during their stay at the destination.

(d) Strengthening national and regional capabilities in further developing the tourism sector, sustainable tourism in particular, by strengthening the capacities of both human resources and institutions and promoting regional cooperation, especially networking of training institutions

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Item 5 (a), (b) and (c) of the provisional agenda