Like all industries, tourism is subject to changes and trends brought about by a range of diverse factors. As increasing numbers of people worldwide become more affluent and make decisions about spending discretionary income on travel and tourism, various trends emerge and changes occur. In this interview based program we explore these socioeconomic trends, improvements in technology, security issues, low cost airlines, external pressures and the way the tourism industry responds to them. This program is an excellent resource for all students of travel and tourism.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2013. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 19, 2017.

Key Factors That Have Driven Change (5:16); --Key Factors Currently Driving Change (8:26); -- Trends in Tourism (1:52); -- External Pressures and Industry Response (3:06); -- The Future (6:33); -- (Credits)Impacts on Tourism: Changes and Trends (0:50); .