PP2- Introduction to Tourism Management

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What is the minimum duration for a stay to be categorized as tourism?

More than 48 hours

Less than 24 hours

Exactly one week

At least one night (correct)

Which period is associated with the Grand Tour?

19th to 21st century

16th to 18th century

15th to 17th century

17th to 19th century (correct)

What social advancement significantly contributed to the increase in tourism activity during the Industrial Revolution?

Increased income of the working class

Home delivery of goods

Paid holidays (correct)

Technological advancements in hospitality

Who is recognized as a pioneer in establishing the first travel agencies?

Thomas Cook Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tourism involves traveling within one’s own country?

Domestic tourism Signup and view all the answers

What role do tourism institutions and associations generally fulfill?

To promote tourism and tourism practices Signup and view all the answers

What general trend led to modern tourism development?

Improvements in transportation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of tourism involves traveling to a foreign country?

Outbound tourism Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the positive economic impacts of tourism?

Job creation as a result of increased tourism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a negative socio-cultural impact of tourism?

Erosion in relationships network due to forced displacement Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential environmental negative impact caused by tourism?

Water consumption due to increased tourist activities Signup and view all the answers

How does technology impact the tourism industry positively?

Creation of more exclusive travel experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative economic impact of tourism on local communities?

Inflated prices due to high tourist demand Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about tourism's socio-cultural impacts is inaccurate?

Tourism always strengthens community ties. Signup and view all the answers

Which impact of tourism is primarily linked to environmental concerns?

Production of CO2 from tourist mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about the role of technology in tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Technology innovations are a recent development Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management - Lesson 2: The Phenomenon of Contemporary Tourism

Contemporary tourism is a social, cultural, and economic phenomenon.
Tourists stay at least one night at the destination; excursionists stay less than 24 hours.
Early travel was driven by religious, commercial, military, and leisure purposes.
The Grand Tour was an educational journey for European aristocrats in the 17th-19th centuries.
The Industrial Revolution improved transportation and increased the income of the middle class, boosting mass tourism.
Improvements in working conditions, including paid holidays, increased tourism activity.
Thomas Cook was a pioneer who established the travel agencies and organized tours.
Trains made travel more accessible, helping develop modern tourism.
Tourism institutions, organizations, and associations promote tourism.

Impacts of Tourism

Economic Impacts (Positive):
- Job creation
- Income generation (direct and indirect)
- Economic contribution to the balance of payments
Economic Impacts (Negative):
- Price inflation (for tourists and residents)
- Insecure job market (seasonality, precarious contracts)
- Infrastructure costs
- Economic overdependence
Socio-Cultural Impacts (Positive):
- Intercultural contact
- Revalorization of identity symbols and traditions
- Preservation of traditional lifestyles
Socio-Cultural Impacts (Negative):
- Increase in crime rates
- Loss of public spaces ("ghost villages")
- Erosion in relationships (forced expulsion of residents, changes in the local commercial network)
Environmental Impacts (Positive):
- Incentive for conservation and restoration of natural and cultural environments
- Economic gains to finance conservation
- Heritage seen as a potential income source
- Tourism as part of protection policies
Environmental Impacts (Negative):
- Direct impacts on flora and fauna (pollution, waste)
- Water consumption
- Impacts on landscapes
- Tourist mobility (CO2 production)

Technological Impacts

Technological innovation creates more inclusive travel experiences.
Artificial intelligence, big data, and other applications are revolutionizing the tourism sector.

Group Activities

The activities focus on discovering main impacts of tourism and the incidence of technology in the tourism sector.
- Students will discuss economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts.
- The activity also explores technological trends.

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Description

Explore the social, cultural, and economic aspects of contemporary tourism in this lesson. Discover its historical evolution from early travel motivations to the impact of the Industrial Revolution. Learn about the key figures and institutions that shaped modern tourism and its positive economic effects.