Explain how developments,trends and factors arecurrently having a significanteffect on the travel andtourism sector.

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You should demonstrate that youare able to identify recent and current developments, trendsand factors that are having a significant effect on the travel and tourism sector and explain how and why this is happening. For example, in 2009, the weak pound against the Euro proved to be expensive for peopleholidaying in the Euro Zone and encouraged UK tourists to holiday at home or in other parts of the worldwhere the pound was stronger. This in turn had an effect on passenger numbers into Europe and had anegative impact on some low costcarriers. The work for M2 must be up to date and will change year on yearduring the life of this qualification. You must demonstrate that youare able to link recent and currentdevelopments, trends and factors to what is happening in the sector today and provide clear explanations with justification that should include supporting statistics.