TOURISM, DEVELOPMENT AND ITS DISTINCTIVE FEATURES IN MODERN SOCIETY

Abstract

The modern approach to the supply and demand in tourism is a new thing that changes the concept of what used to determine traditional tourism. The most famous world tourist destinations are going through a major crisis because of the political and environmental disasters which have struck them. The reason for this is the fact that the sea and the sun are not the most critical factors in the development of tourism today. Tourism is a behavioral pattern of a modern man. It is an integral part of the power that is shown in the individuals or groups who travel. In this way, a person can experience different cultures, national values, and the knowledge that are transferred to all the levels of society. The development in technology and information system has led to significant changes in the way tourism operates. The success of an organization depends on the implementation of information systems in all levels of business. Tourism is extremely dynamic. Therefore, to sustain, it needs to follow the modern trends of conducting business. We will present the motives of the movement of tourism today, in the age of the Internet. We will also identify the factors which exert influence on the improvement of the offer. Additionally, we will highlight those factors that impact the significance of tourism in the life of a modern man. This significance differs from the concept of tourism in the last century.