Introduction to Tourism Industry

The activity of visiting places for pleasure. It involves people traveling outside their home area.

The movement of people from their usual residence to a different location for leisure or other purposes.

The various businesses and individuals involved in providing services to tourists, such as travel agents, tour guides, transportation companies, and souvenir sellers.

The interconnected network of different sectors that contribute to the tourism industry.

The impact of tourism on the economy and employment worldwide, making it one of the largest employers globally.

The UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) established a universally accepted definition of tourism: "Tourism comprises the activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for a maximum of one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes."

A tourist is someone who travels to and stays in a location outside their usual environment for a maximum of one year for leisure, business, or other reasons. This definition excludes trips within the individual's regular living area, regular commutes, and routine community trips.

Tourism encompasses the overall industry encompassing travel, hotels, transportation, and all components that cater to travelers' needs and desires.

Tourism is the total amount spent by tourists within a specific region, including income generated from those expenditures. This includes all financial contributions from visitors.

The overall range of activities and businesses involved in providing travel and leisure experiences.

The act of traveling to a destination for any reason, whether for leisure, business, or visiting friends and family. It involves using various forms of transportation.

Accommodation facilities such as hotels, motels, resorts, and other places where travelers can stay overnight or longer.

Activities that provide entertainment, amusement, or relaxation for travelers, including parks, museums, gaming, and attractions.

Services that cater to travelers' needs, such as restaurants, cafes, bars, and other food and beverage establishments.

The pursuit of experiences and satisfaction through travel, shaping destination and activity choices.

Businesses providing goods and services for tourists, aiming to profit from the tourist market.

Government policies that promote, manage, and regulate tourism for economic benefit.

The local community hosting tourists, experiencing both positive and negative impacts due to visitor influx.

The study of diverse perspectives and interactions among tourists, businesses, governments, and communities.