Tourism in Asia
Tourism is an industry that many cou
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Tourism is an industry that many countries seek to encourage because of the large amount of foreign exchange it develops without requiring large amounts of natural resources or direct government expenditures. In developing countries, tourism can serve to introduce foreign visitors to the country and may result in increased business activity down the line. In addition to foreign tourism, various locations within countries seek to promote their own areas as sites for domestic travel, again to attract the traveler's money. Tourism encourages a wide variety of businesses, such as hotels, tour operators and restaurants, and helps supports ancillary businesses, such as retail sales and local industry. This research examines the various social, cultural and environmental factors that influence tourism in three Asian countries: Taiwan, Japan and Korea.In 1991, Taiwan expected approximately 2 million visitors each year, almost half of whom were from Japan. American visitors accounted for approximately 15 percent of the country's tourists in that year (Chi-Kuo, September 23, 1991, p. 66). One of the difficulties that Taiwan faces in attracting American visitors is the increasing strength of the Taiwan dollar relative to the American dollar. The Taiwanese dollar appreciated against the American dollar steadily since 1985. This means that American visitors have watched prices in Taiwan increase relative to their previous levels. Without a commensurate in
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kyo Disneyland resort, where visitors can enjoy an entire vacation without venturing outside of the relatively insulated environment.
Japan's tourist industry also depends on shoppers. The Akihabara district in Tokyo is a prime tourist destination because of the values that can be obtained on electronics. In addition to traditional electronic equipment, such as video cassette recorders, cameras and stereos, consumers can also find electronic instruments that have not yet been introduced in the United States or Europe. Individuals shopping only for price will find that the district can sometimes have higher prices than in Hong Kong or even in some discount stores in the United States, but new products are available at prices that considerably undercut these other outlets.
The Akihabara district illustrates some of the changes that Japan has undergone in order to attract international tourists. The district is less than one-half mile square, and is visited by approximately 75,000 during weekdays and close to 225,000 on weekends and holidays. This neighborhood generates sales in excess of $5 billion per year, indicating its value not only to Tokyo, but to Japan as a whole (Tanzer, September 16, 1991, p. 184).
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