This paper is about the importance of tourism in climatic-extreme destinations. Using the Coachella Valley and Mount Everest region as case studies.
The main aim of this research is to highlight the economic impacts on the local community to prove that both destinations are highly dependent on tourism. In the last chapter, the devastating economic impacts of the covid pandemic – as a contrary situation - on each destination are observed to substantiate the importance of seasonal tourists. Resulting, more concrete statements on tourism dependency will be made, as worldwide travel restrictions and lockdowns led to a slump in the tourism industry, directly affecting the local economy.
It is a well-known fact that the tourism sector can contribute to the economic growth of a region. This is why the tourism industry plays a crucial role in destination development – both directly and indirectly. As a result, tourism generates a variety of social benefits for a region like the creation of new jobs, infrastructural improvements and allows small-sized enterprises to grow.
Consequently, tourism is even more important for seasonal and climatically challenging destinations to guarantee the survivability of the local community during the low season with hardly any tourists. Therefore, it is highly relevant to illustrate this positive influence in more detail. Throughout the entire paper, case studies of two different and climatically distinct destinations will be used: The Coachella Valley as a desert in California and in contrast the Mount Everest region with unpredictable temperatures combined with a lack of oxygen.
There is no doubt that Mount Everest attracts significantly more spendy adventurers every single year. In addition, the Coachella Valley in California is primarily drawn by over 250,000 visitors in April from all over the globe to attend the famous "Coachella Valley Music" and "Arts Festival". It is even more interesting to observe how tourism influences spatial development, since both examples are climatic extremes with a significant tourism dependency.
Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2. Background on tourism in the Coachella Valley and Mount Everest area
- 3. Positive effects of tourism dependency
- 3.1. Improvements in the Coachella Valley through tourists
- 3.2. Improvements in the Mount Everest region through tourists
- 4. Influence of the covid pandemic as an instrument for tourism dependecy
- 4.1. Influence in the Coachella Valley
- 4.2. Influence in the Mount Everest region
- 5. Conclusion
Objectives and Key Themes
This research aims to demonstrate the significant economic impact of tourism on the local communities in the Coachella Valley and Mount Everest region, highlighting their high dependency on this industry. The research analyzes the positive effects of tourism, particularly during the off-season, and explores the devastating economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on both destinations, further emphasizing their reliance on seasonal tourists.
- Tourism Dependency in Climatically Extreme Destinations
- Economic Impacts of Tourism on Local Communities
- Influence of Seasonal Tourism
- Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Tourism
- Case Studies of the Coachella Valley and Mount Everest Region
Chapter Summaries
The paper begins by establishing the tourism background in both the Coachella Valley and Mount Everest region, focusing on the origin of tourists, seasonality of tourism, and target demographics. The Coachella Valley, known for its hot desert climate, attracts international tourists seeking pleasant weather conditions and is particularly impacted by the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Mount Everest, with its unpredictable temperatures and lack of oxygen, draws adventurous tourists from around the globe. The paper then explores the positive effects of tourism dependency, including job creation, infrastructure improvements, and growth for small businesses. Specific examples from both destinations are provided to illustrate these benefits. Chapter 4 analyzes the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in both regions, highlighting the economic impacts and further emphasizing the importance of seasonal tourists.
Keywords
This research examines the importance of tourism in climatically extreme destinations, using the Coachella Valley and Mount Everest region as case studies. The study analyzes the economic impacts of tourism on local communities, the influence of seasonal tourism, and the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the industry. Key concepts explored include tourism dependency, destination development, economic growth, job creation, infrastructure improvements, and the role of large-scale events such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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- Talisa Gassmann (Author), 2022, The importance of tourism in climatic-extreme destinations, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1242708
