Contemporary Issues in Travel and Tourism
Introduction Traveling away from one’s home for the point of pleasure, leisure, business, or religious obligation has progressed from ancient times to its contemporary form. This diverse industry generates income and jobs all around the world, for both less economically developed nations and the world’s super powers in Europe, North America, and across Asia. In the US alone, tourism generated 1.4 billion US dollars in the year 2013 with the most popular tourism spots being New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington D.C (World Travel and Tourism Council, 2014). These places have a high level of ...
