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Which type of tourism focuses on promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and attending same-sex wedding ceremonies?
Which type of tourism focuses on promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and attending same-sex wedding ceremonies?
- Outbound Tourism
- Beach Tourism
- Virtual Tourism
- Gay Tourism (correct)
What activities are commonly associated with Beach Tourism?
What activities are commonly associated with Beach Tourism?
- Mountain climbing and exploring forests
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Scuba diving and attending cultural events
- Speed boating and snorkeling (correct)
Which type of tourism allows users to take a virtual tour of an attraction from home?
Which type of tourism allows users to take a virtual tour of an attraction from home?
- Beach Tourism
- Outbound Tourism
- Virtual Tourism (correct)
- Gay Tourism
What is the main focus of Outbound Tourism?
What is the main focus of Outbound Tourism?
Which type of tourism is primarily driven by an attraction to the beach at coastal resorts?
Which type of tourism is primarily driven by an attraction to the beach at coastal resorts?
What does Virtual Tourism offer to travelers before they take a trip?
What does Virtual Tourism offer to travelers before they take a trip?
What is the primary focus of space tourism?
What is the primary focus of space tourism?
How is dark tourism defined?
How is dark tourism defined?
What was declared as 'World Tourism Day' by the UNWTO?
What was declared as 'World Tourism Day' by the UNWTO?
What is considered a sub-sector of dark tourism?
What is considered a sub-sector of dark tourism?
What is the aim of leveraging shopping tourism according to the text?
What is the aim of leveraging shopping tourism according to the text?
What does space tourism offer that attracts tourists?
What does space tourism offer that attracts tourists?
What is the main responsibility of a flight attendant in the airline industry?
What is the main responsibility of a flight attendant in the airline industry?
Which job in the airline industry involves planning the quality of meals to attract potential passengers?
Which job in the airline industry involves planning the quality of meals to attract potential passengers?
What do Operations Agents in the airline industry primarily do?
What do Operations Agents in the airline industry primarily do?
Which airline industry job involves announcing arrivals and departures?
Which airline industry job involves announcing arrivals and departures?
What is the back-office position that involves planning the quality of meals in the airline industry?
What is the back-office position that involves planning the quality of meals in the airline industry?
Which job in the airline industry is responsible for ensuring the safety of an aircraft's flight?
Which job in the airline industry is responsible for ensuring the safety of an aircraft's flight?
What is the role of a Travel Agent?
What is the role of a Travel Agent?
Which position involves coordinating activities of workers welcoming motorists?
Which position involves coordinating activities of workers welcoming motorists?
What is the primary responsibility of a Hotel General Manager?
What is the primary responsibility of a Hotel General Manager?
Which position is responsible for cleaning guestrooms and common areas?
Which position is responsible for cleaning guestrooms and common areas?
What tasks are typically delegated to a Front Desk Receptionist/Agent?
What tasks are typically delegated to a Front Desk Receptionist/Agent?
Who is responsible for providing information like itineraries and traffic regulations to tourists?
Who is responsible for providing information like itineraries and traffic regulations to tourists?
What led to the birth of hotels from inns?
What led to the birth of hotels from inns?
When did the hospitality industry become more organized?
When did the hospitality industry become more organized?
What facilitated the construction of hotels and casinos in Europe, England, and America?
What facilitated the construction of hotels and casinos in Europe, England, and America?
How do modern hoteliers aim to improve the quality of life in hotels?
How do modern hoteliers aim to improve the quality of life in hotels?
What allowed for the construction of some of the tallest hotels in the 21st century?
What allowed for the construction of some of the tallest hotels in the 21st century?
What sets Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan apart from other hotels?
What sets Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan apart from other hotels?
Study Notes
Outbound Tourism
- Refers to the activities of a resident visitor outside of their country of residence
- Example: a Filipino visiting Korea
Types of Tourism
- Gay Tourism: caters to LGBT tourists, focusing on cultural and safety issues, and promoting HIV/AIDS awareness
- Beach Tourism: involves activities at coastal resorts, such as beach hopping, scuba diving, and snorkeling
- Virtual Tourism: offers virtual tours of attractions using videos, images, and multimedia, allowing users to preview destinations
- Space Tourism: allows tourists to experience space travel and become astronauts
- Dark Tourism: involves visiting sites of natural disasters, historical museums, and other attractions with a focus on death and tragedy
- Shopping Tourism: focuses on developing unique shopping experiences that add value to tourist destinations
History and Development of Tourism
- 1980: UNWTO announced September 27 as "World Tourism Day"
- 19th Century: hospitality industry began to form, with inns providing food and drinks to travelers
- 1950s/1960s: hospitality industry became organized, with hotels and casinos being built in Europe, England, and America
- Modern era: hotels have reached new heights, with tall buildings and advanced technology
Tourism and Hospitality Careers
- Airlines: careers include flight attendants, ticket agents, airline food service, flight dispatchers, operations agents, travel agents, and tourist information assistants
- Accommodation Sector: careers include hotel general managers, front desk receptionists, housekeeping attendants, and room attendants
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Description
Explore the evolution of inns into hotels, from simple lodging spots to luxurious accommodations offering food and drinks. Learn about the world's oldest hotel, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan, established in 705 and owned by the same family for 52 generations.
