TRAVEL AND TOURISMAn Introduction

WHAT IS TOURISM?

Travel: movement from one place to another

Tourism: travel away from home and have some aspect of fun

TYPES OF TOURISTS

Tourists: are people who visit one location for at least 24hrs but less than a year

Migrants: people who move their residence permanently or semi permanently

Same Day Visitors: travelers who stay in a location for fewer than 24 hrs

DOMESTIC TOURISM

Natives of that country traveling and exploring within their country.

For example...Filipinos from Manila can be a domestic tourist if they go to Cebu, Davao, etc.

INBOUND TOURISM

Inbound tourism is when someone/non-resident comes to your country for a visit

For example….someone coming from USA to spend their summer holidays

OUTBOUND TOURISM

Outbound tourism is when someone goes out of their own country. It can be for holidays, business, trip etc.

DOMESTIC, INBOUND AND OUTBOUND TOURISM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tHA8Flfx4M

(WITHIN THAT) TYPES OF TOURISM Business Tourism Nature Tourism Cultural Tourism Social Tourism Recreation Tourism

Active Tourism Sports Tourism Religious Tourism Health Tourism Adventure Tourism Wilderness Tourism

BUSINESS TOURISM:

Travel to complete a business transaction or attend a business event

NATURE TOURISM:

Travel to enjoy a natural setting or wildlife, including ecotourism, which specializes in the study and conservation of natural environments

CULTURAL TOURISM:

Travel to experience the history, folklore, and culture of a people, including “big city” tourism in which people are attracted to cities for their nightlife, entertainment etc.

SOCIAL TOURISM

Travel that involves the company of others, such as tour-bus travel or family visits

RECREATION TOURISM

Tourism to escape the routine of daily life, such as camping or beach tourism

ACTIVE TOURISM

Tourism that has a set objective, such as climbing a mountain or learning a new language

SPORTS TOURISM

Tourism to experience a sport or sporting event, such as a ski holiday or the Olympics

RELIGIOUS TOURISM

Tourism that involves visiting a place of spiritual significance

HEALTH TOURISM

Tourism to improve one’s health, such as a visit to a health resort or weight-loss camp

ADVENTURE TOURISM

Tourism that involves challenge and advantage, such as trekking though a tropical rain forest or rock climbing

WILDERNESS TOURISM

Tourism in remote wilderness areas to experience something very different from everyday life.