Local and National Economic Policies Influence the success of Travel of Tourism Industry Most of the countries suffered from recession and the GDP at annual rates for the year 2009 declined by 9.8% in UK and it results in decreased number of tourists. But by changing local economic policies UK government controlled the decreasing numbers of tourist. One of the key economic factor is exchange rate of pound, this rate is quite strong compare to many other foreign currency so foreign traveller can spend more money. Another issue which need to be discussed is seasonality, as holidays are the busiest time for this sector (Goodwin, n.d). Most of the policies focus on the sustainability of developing tourism. Economic viability is an essential element of this sustainability. Governments play a significant role in success of tourism industry after knowing the importance of this sector. Positive changes in economic policies influence this industry. The tourism industry works with a number of governmental departments and bodies so that they can get the full potential of visitor economy. 2.3 Implications of political Change on the Travel and Tourism Sector in different Countries Political changes can make a huge effect on the tourism sector of a country. Fundamental changes in politics can cause fear for their safety in mind of tourists and they can avoid visiting such countries. Political changes in home country of tourist can also have an impact on the tourism industry of other country. The attractiveness of a country can be increased or decreased by political changes. It depends on the type of change that the number of tourist will increase or decrees. If a country is known as unsafe place for tourists before changes in their safety policies but if changes results in a felling of greater safety then that country can slowly recover to a batter status of tourism industry. Political changes in a country can make it the hub for tourists, decrees formalities and safety are the major factors behind success if tourism sector. People would like to visit such places where they have to follow less legal bounders and get better security. On the other hand if a country make their visa policies tougher then it may possible that the number of visitors decrees (Hall, Smith and Marciszewska, 2006).