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Travel for education became popular in the ______ century.
Travel for education became popular in the ______ century.
16th
A "Grand Tour" of cultural centers was typically completed over a period of ______ years.
A "Grand Tour" of cultural centers was typically completed over a period of ______ years.
three
Travelers seeking remedies for their illnesses went to ______ or medicinal baths.
Travelers seeking remedies for their illnesses went to ______ or medicinal baths.
spas
Turnbridge Wells in Kent became famous as a ______ in the 1660s.
Turnbridge Wells in Kent became famous as a ______ in the 1660s.
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The introduction of ______ power significantly changed the tourism industry in the 19th century.
The introduction of ______ power significantly changed the tourism industry in the 19th century.
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Thomas Cook organized his first excursion train trip in ______ with 570 passengers.
Thomas Cook organized his first excursion train trip in ______ with 570 passengers.
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The most popular guide book of the time was ______, first published in 1839.
The most popular guide book of the time was ______, first published in 1839.
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In the United States, ______ was founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo.
In the United States, ______ was founded by Henry Wells and William Fargo.
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At the beginning of the 20th century, pleasure travel continued to expand, encouraged by increasing ______, curiosity, and outgoing attitudes.
At the beginning of the 20th century, pleasure travel continued to expand, encouraged by increasing ______, curiosity, and outgoing attitudes.
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World War I brought about many changes, which influenced the volume of ______.
World War I brought about many changes, which influenced the volume of ______.
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After World War I, forms of travel began to change radically with the introduction of the ______.
After World War I, forms of travel began to change radically with the introduction of the ______.
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The introduction of the Boeing 707 jets in ______ marked the arrival of air travel for the masses.
The introduction of the Boeing 707 jets in ______ marked the arrival of air travel for the masses.
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The post-war economic recovery provided an increase in discretionary income and leisure time, which many people converted into increased ______ and travel.
The post-war economic recovery provided an increase in discretionary income and leisure time, which many people converted into increased ______ and travel.
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The annual overseas holiday had become a necessity rather than a ______.
The annual overseas holiday had become a necessity rather than a ______.
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Colorum refers to the illegal use of private vehicles for ______ use.
Colorum refers to the illegal use of private vehicles for ______ use.
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The Philippine Tourist and Travel Association (PTTA) was organized to put together all existing travel establishments serving both ______ and international travelers.
The Philippine Tourist and Travel Association (PTTA) was organized to put together all existing travel establishments serving both ______ and international travelers.
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Salespeople are given trips for reaching a set goal in overall ______ of a particular item.
Salespeople are given trips for reaching a set goal in overall ______ of a particular item.
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Corporations buy incentive travel trips to increase overall sales ______.
Corporations buy incentive travel trips to increase overall sales ______.
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Pleasure travelers are also called ______ travelers.
Pleasure travelers are also called ______ travelers.
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The fastest growing segment of the international market is ______ travel.
The fastest growing segment of the international market is ______ travel.
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Families can be divided into groups such as junior families, mid-range families, and ______ families.
Families can be divided into groups such as junior families, mid-range families, and ______ families.
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Resort travelers are likely to have higher household ______.
Resort travelers are likely to have higher household ______.
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The age of parents in junior families is typically between ______ years.
The age of parents in junior families is typically between ______ years.
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Mid-range families have parents aged ______ with grade school and/or high school children.
Mid-range families have parents aged ______ with grade school and/or high school children.
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This motivation is commonly referred to as the 'VFR' market 'visit friends and ______.'
This motivation is commonly referred to as the 'VFR' market 'visit friends and ______.'
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Maslow's concept of the need for ______ has two components: self-esteem and esteem from others.
Maslow's concept of the need for ______ has two components: self-esteem and esteem from others.
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Leisure is the state of being free from the urgent demands of the lower-level ______ needs.
Leisure is the state of being free from the urgent demands of the lower-level ______ needs.
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The greatest reason for travel can be summed up in one word, '______', escape from the dull daily routine.
The greatest reason for travel can be summed up in one word, '______', escape from the dull daily routine.
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Health-related travel is not limited to trips to thermal ______.
Health-related travel is not limited to trips to thermal ______.
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Human beings are social animals and need contact and communication with ______.
Human beings are social animals and need contact and communication with ______.
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People engage in activities such as hiking, surfing, and ______ to relieve boredom during leisure hours.
People engage in activities such as hiking, surfing, and ______ to relieve boredom during leisure hours.
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The 'reducing ranches' attract middle-aged women with ______ problems.
The 'reducing ranches' attract middle-aged women with ______ problems.
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The first objective of family pleasure travel is to use travel as an educational experience for their _____ .
The first objective of family pleasure travel is to use travel as an educational experience for their _____ .
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Persons in the '50 plus' age bracket are called active _____ or people with the money and desire to travel extensively.
Persons in the '50 plus' age bracket are called active _____ or people with the money and desire to travel extensively.
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Major constraints to travel include lack of money, lack of time, and lack of _____ and security.
Major constraints to travel include lack of money, lack of time, and lack of _____ and security.
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Physical disability may keep especially the _____ from traveling frequently.
Physical disability may keep especially the _____ from traveling frequently.
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Lack of interest in travel is often due to a preference to simply stay at _____ .
Lack of interest in travel is often due to a preference to simply stay at _____ .
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Family commitments, particularly for parents of young _____, can inhibit travel.
Family commitments, particularly for parents of young _____, can inhibit travel.
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For singles and couples, vacations fulfill psychological, intellectual, and physical _____ .
For singles and couples, vacations fulfill psychological, intellectual, and physical _____ .
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The wealthy members of society are typically the ones who travel the _____ .
The wealthy members of society are typically the ones who travel the _____ .
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The preferences of international tourists are divided into four categories, namely: complete relaxation to constant ______.
The preferences of international tourists are divided into four categories, namely: complete relaxation to constant ______.
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In the past, tourists often joined ______ tours where details were arranged by the tour agency.
In the past, tourists often joined ______ tours where details were arranged by the tour agency.
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Tourists who seek familiarity often look for something to remind them of ______.
Tourists who seek familiarity often look for something to remind them of ______.
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The demand for ______-oriented travel has greatly increased as people's workweeks have shortened.
The demand for ______-oriented travel has greatly increased as people's workweeks have shortened.
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The combination of novelty and ______ forms the basis for the sociological analysis of modern tourism.
The combination of novelty and ______ forms the basis for the sociological analysis of modern tourism.
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In the current tourism landscape, some tourists desire a sense of personal ______ regarding their leisure time.
In the current tourism landscape, some tourists desire a sense of personal ______ regarding their leisure time.
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People have become accustomed to greater ______ due to changes in workweek structures.
People have become accustomed to greater ______ due to changes in workweek structures.
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The emergence of tourists seeking ______ reflects a shift in travel preferences.
The emergence of tourists seeking ______ reflects a shift in travel preferences.
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Study Notes
Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism is defined as the "sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the travel and stay of non-residents, in so far as they do not lead to permanent residence and are not connected to any earning activity."
- Tourism is distinguished from migration and day tours.
- Tourism is the temporary, short-term movement of people to destinations outside their normal lives and work.
- Tourism is characterized by a combination of phenomena and relationships, a dynamic element (journey), and a static element (stay).
- Tourism involves temporary travel to destinations outside residence and work.
- Tourism destinations are visited for leisure purposes, not work.
- A "tourist," as defined in 1937, is someone who visits a different country for at least 24 hours, for pleasure, domestic reasons, health, business, or as a cruise passenger.
Visitor Classification
- Tourists: Stay at least 24 hours and travel for leisure, business, family, mission, or meetings.
- Excursionists: Stay less than 24 hours and do not spend the night at the destination. (e.g., cruise passengers)
Elements of Travel
- Distance: The difference between local and non-local travel (excluding commuting and relocation). A trip is considered 100 miles away from home and returns.
- Length of Stay: Overnight stays (tourists) vs. non-overnight stays (excursionists).
- Resident of Traveler: Origin of the traveler is important for business and research
- Purpose of Travel: Categories like visiting family, conventions, business, leisure, sightseeing, etc.
Tourist Product
- Attributes of a tourist product consists of what the tourist buys.
- A tourist products are services the tourist buys during the stay.
- A service cannot be inspected before purchase, but relies on psychological attraction.
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Explore the essentials of tourism and hospitality through this quiz, which covers the definitions, characteristics, and classifications of tourists. Understand the importance of tourism destinations and the distinctions between various forms of travel. Test your knowledge on the dynamic interactions involved in the tourism industry.
