Political factors are one of the key influences on the tourism and travel industry. The UN recognizes tourism as a global phenomenon, meaning there can be many different political factors that come into play in various aspects of the industry. This film explores those key areas, including international organizations, governments and other regulatory bodies, consumer, data and employment protection, health and safety, and disability discrimination. A number of industry experts are interviewed including Sean Tipton from ABTA, Francis Mulleady from the University of Westminster, Paul Eastham from Visit Britain, David Clover from the Civil Aviation Authority, Andrew Cooper from the Federation of Tour Operators, Neil Wellard from Cardiff University and solicitor, Ruth Smith. It is an invaluable resource for all students of travel and tourism.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2012. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 19, 2017.

Key Factors that have Driven Change (0:45); --Socio-economic Changes (1:45); -- New Technology (2:43); -- Key Factors Currently Driving Change: Security (2:25); -- State of the Economy (0:58); -- Low-Cost Airlines (2:31); -- New Markets (1:18); -- Eurozone (1:12); -- Trends in Tourism (1:52); -- External Pressures and Industry Response (3:06); -- Future of Tourism (6:33); -- Credits: Impacts on Tourism - Political and Legal Factors (0:50); .