## Step 5 - Reading

Reading 3
What are some of the issues that are facing tourism? Look at the list below.
Match the statements with some current issues facing the tourism industry.

1 We wanted to drive through the south of the country for a couple of weeks but the cost of the petrol was so much, that we decided to just stay in one place. | a globalisation
2 So I went to South Africa – but there were lots of shops that we have here at home. Sure, we did a safari, which we don’t have but even so, I didn’t expect to find my favourite clothing store. | b travel stress
3 Whilst there are lots of checks in airports, I felt that in the hotel, anyone could come and go. There were no checks there. | c internet
4 We need to get to the airport at least three hours before the flight – there are so many people and there’s so much to do. We’ll need a holiday just after that! | d pandemics
5 The cost of the actual plane fare is reasonable but the governments want our money too. Everything is getting more expensive. | e the elderly
6 Can you believe it? Janice had her travel visa turned down! She can reapply at the end of next year. | f politics
7 As soon as Paul lands anywhere, he sends a text and checks his email. We skype most days as well. | g taxes
8 Jose doesn’t want to go travelling – he just read about that new virus. It’s really dangerous, apparently. | h fuel prices
9 Sian’s grandmother has just gone on a water skiing holiday! She’s over 60! It’s amazing, really! | i security

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Now read the article:
Some of the Major Current Issues Confronting Tourism
Put these topics in order:

1. fuel prices
2. internet
3. globalisation
4. security
5. travel stress
6. pandemics
7. politics
8. the elderly