Report: Globalization of Economic Activity: Issues for Tourism

Abstract

Economic activity is not only becoming more internationalized, but, more significantly, it is becoming increasingly globalized. Globalization is always regarded as the product of the liberalization that has been the hallmark of economic policy throughout the world during the past decade. It has also set in motion forces working to accelerate liberalization. One of the distinguishing features of trade at the end of the twentieth century and at the start of the new millennium has been the expansion of regional trade agreements and the multilateral agreements. The internationalization of services is at the core of today's economic globalization. Tourism has become one of the most important industries in the world, and its economic impacts are vital for many countries. It has long supported the idea of services agreements and has become a major component in the globalization of international trade, particularly with respect to services. There is no doubt that the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) have assisted the growth of international trade in goods and services. However, the success of such instruments relies upon markets behaving in a Ricardian manner, incorporating the fluidity and transparency that form the substance of those markets.

The Relationship between Organizational Culture and Innovative Work Behavior for Sports Services in Tourism Enterprises

“…Therefore, it can be stated that there is a relationship between organizational climate/ organizational culture and IWB. Moreover, tourism is one of the most important industries in the world, and it has a major effect on the economies of most countries (Fayed, & Fletcher, 2002). Employees in tourism organizations are the sources of innovation (Chen et al, 2010).…”

Internationalization and innovation in tourism

“…This constitutes a double lacuna. First, although internationalization is recognized as a central feature, and a driving force, that shapes and reshapes tourism (Lanfant, 1995;Johnson & Vanetti, 2005;Fayed & Fletcher, 2002), the economic aspects have been weakly theorised (Knowles, Diamantis & El-Mourhabi, 2001;Bianchi, 2002;Hjalager, 2007). Yet innovation theories can provide insights into the driving forces, nature, and processes of internationalization.…”

Determinantes macroeconômicas do número de viajantes estrangeiros ao Brasil e da receita por viajante

“…O turismo internacional é visto como um dos mais importantes setores das economias de muitos países, refletindo a internacionalização dos serviços, no contexto da globalização econômica (FAYED e FLETCHER, 2002). As magnitudes envolvidas nas viagens internacionais, em termos econômicos, não são desprezíveis.…”