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What is tourism defined as in terms of?
What is tourism defined as in terms of?
- The movement of people within their home environment
- Particular activities undertaken during a stay (correct)
- The earning activity of non-residents
- The permanent residence of non-residents
What are the two essential elements of tourism?
What are the two essential elements of tourism?
- The dynamic element and the static element (correct)
- The journey and the stay
- The residence of the traveler and the distance
- The length of stay and the purpose of travel
What is a tourist defined as?
What is a tourist defined as?
- A person who visits a country other than that in which he usually resides for a period of at least one week
- A person who visits a country other than that in which he usually resides for a period of at least one month
- A person who visits a country other than that in which he usually resides for a period of at least 24 hours (correct)
- A person who visits a country other than that in which he usually resides for a period of at least one year
What is the main difference between tourists and excursionists?
What is the main difference between tourists and excursionists?
What is the definition of excursionists?
What is the definition of excursionists?
What is NOT an element of travel?
What is NOT an element of travel?
What is the purpose of travel for tourists?
What is the purpose of travel for tourists?
What is NOT a characteristic of tourism?
What is NOT a characteristic of tourism?
What is the primary purpose of tourism according to the definition?
What is the primary purpose of tourism according to the definition?
What is a key characteristic of tourism in terms of the length of stay?
What is a key characteristic of tourism in terms of the length of stay?
What distinguishes tourists from excursionists?
What distinguishes tourists from excursionists?
What is an essential element of tourism according to the definition?
What is an essential element of tourism according to the definition?
What is NOT a type of tourist according to the definition?
What is NOT a type of tourist according to the definition?
What is a factor that determines whether travel is local or non-local?
What is a factor that determines whether travel is local or non-local?
What is NOT a purpose of travel for tourists?
What is NOT a purpose of travel for tourists?
What is a characteristic of excursionists?
What is a characteristic of excursionists?
What is an example of a type of tourist?
What is an example of a type of tourist?
What is a factor that determines whether a person is a tourist or not?
What is a factor that determines whether a person is a tourist or not?
Study Notes
Definition of Tourism
- Tourism is the sum of phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of non-residents, excluding permanent residence and earning activities.
- It involves the temporary short-term movement of people to destinations outside their usual places of living and work, and their activities during their stay.
Characteristics of Tourism
- Combination of phenomena and relationships
- Dynamic element: the journey
- Static element: the stay
- Temporary and short-term movement to destinations outside the place of residence and work
- Purpose of visit is not connected with paid work
Meaning of Tourist
- A tourist is a person who visits a country other than their usual residence for at least 24 hours.
- Alternatively, a tourist is anyone visiting a country other than their own for a purpose other than earning money.
Types of Visitors
- Tourists: temporary visitors staying at least 24 hours, with purposes such as leisure, business, family, mission, or meeting.
- Excursionists: visitors staying less than 24 hours in the destination, not making an overnight stay, including cruise travelers but excluding travelers in transit.
Elements of Travel
- Distance: the difference between local and non-local travel, excluding commuting to and from work and changes in residence.
- Length of Stay: tourists make at least one overnight stay, while excursionists do not stay overnight.
- Residence of the Traveler: the third basic element of travel.
- Purpose of Travel: includes visiting friends and relatives, conventions, seminars, business, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and personal activities.
Definition of Tourism
- Tourism is the sum of phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of non-residents, excluding permanent residence and earning activities.
- It involves the temporary short-term movement of people to destinations outside their usual places of living and work, and their activities during their stay.
Characteristics of Tourism
- Combination of phenomena and relationships
- Dynamic element: the journey
- Static element: the stay
- Temporary and short-term movement to destinations outside the place of residence and work
- Purpose of visit is not connected with paid work
Meaning of Tourist
- A tourist is a person who visits a country other than their usual residence for at least 24 hours.
- Alternatively, a tourist is anyone visiting a country other than their own for a purpose other than earning money.
Types of Visitors
- Tourists: temporary visitors staying at least 24 hours, with purposes such as leisure, business, family, mission, or meeting.
- Excursionists: visitors staying less than 24 hours in the destination, not making an overnight stay, including cruise travelers but excluding travelers in transit.
Elements of Travel
- Distance: the difference between local and non-local travel, excluding commuting to and from work and changes in residence.
- Length of Stay: tourists make at least one overnight stay, while excursionists do not stay overnight.
- Residence of the Traveler: the third basic element of travel.
- Purpose of Travel: includes visiting friends and relatives, conventions, seminars, business, outdoor recreation, entertainment, and personal activities.
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Understand the concept of tourism, its definition, and its scope. Learn about the various aspects of tourism and its relationships with travel and stay.
