Definition of Tourism

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What is tourism defined as in terms of?

Particular activities undertaken during a stay

What are the two essential elements of tourism?

The dynamic element and the static element

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 24 hours

What is the main difference between tourists and excursionists?

The length of stay

What is the definition of excursionists?

Visitors staying less than 24 hours in the destination visited

What is NOT an element of travel?

Cuisine

What is the purpose of travel for tourists?

Leisure, business, family, mission, or meeting

What is NOT a characteristic of tourism?

Connected to earning activity

What is the primary purpose of tourism according to the definition?

Leisure or recreational activities

What is a key characteristic of tourism in terms of the length of stay?

At least one overnight stay

What distinguishes tourists from excursionists?

Length of stay

What is an essential element of tourism according to the definition?

The journey and the stay

What is NOT a type of tourist according to the definition?

Resident tourist

What is a factor that determines whether travel is local or non-local?

Distance traveled

What is NOT a purpose of travel for tourists?

Earning money

What is a characteristic of excursionists?

Not making an overnight stay

What is an example of a type of tourist?

Business tourist

What is a factor that determines whether a person is a tourist or not?

Residence of the traveler

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.

Understand the concept of tourism, its definition, and its scope. Learn about the various aspects of tourism and its relationships with travel and stay.

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