For example, tour operators might decide not to promote certain destinations if their weaknesses and threats from the SWOT analysis outweigh the strengths and opportunities
The travel and tourism industry is continuously changing, therefore there are many forces which affect the market trends which therefore affect the popularity of specific tourist products and destinations
Impacts which affect tourism destinations, including political conflicts and acts of terrorism that can negatively influence international tourism, but political situations can also positively influence tourism practices
Important factors for both travellers and tourists, as experiencing different cultures can be a motivating factor to visit a destination, but cultural clashes can also occur
Modern technology has created opportunities to create awareness and direct marketing with virtual tours and 24/7 access for customers, however destinations are still limited in terms of technological development which therefore affects the number of tourists
Refer to the management of destinations in a way that copes with different challenges that may arise, such as visa requirements, visitor permits, health & safety procedures, and requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Caused by tourism, which destinations have set sustainable goals and objectives to minimise, such as visitor management schemes to control crowding, habitat destruction, littering and pollution
A PESTLE analysis allows organisations to access how different external factors can pose a threat, even if the influencers are outside the control of the business