Overview of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Questions and Answers

What is tourism?

Tourism is a social, cultural, and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to places outside their usual place of residence, typically for pleasure.

An excursionist is defined as someone who spends at least one night at a destination.

False

What is the hospitality industry?

The hospitality industry comprises businesses that provide accommodation, travel, food and beverage, and entertainment to the traveling public.

Which of the following defines a tourist?

A traveler who includes an overnight stay in a destination Signup and view all the answers

A _______ tourist refers to residents of a country traveling only within that country.

domestic Signup and view all the answers

Inbound tourism includes residents traveling to another country.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does hospitality management involve?

Hospitality management involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling human and material resources within the hospitality industry. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tourism types with their definitions:

Domestic Tourism = Residents traveling within their own country Inbound Tourism = Non-residents traveling to a given country Outbound Tourism = Residents traveling to another country International Tourism = Combination of inbound and outbound tourism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

The tourism industry is dynamic, complex, and interconnected, involving travel, hospitality, and attractions.
The sector includes numerous activities, organizations, and businesses and has evolved over time.

Tourism Definition

Defined as a social, cultural, and economic phenomenon involving the movement of people outside their usual residence, primarily for pleasure.
Activities include travel and staying in places outside usual environments for less than one year, excluding activities that earn income in the destination.
Demand-sided focus: emphasizes tourist behavior and needs.
Supply-sided focus: highlights tourism products and tourist experiences.

Common Tourism and Hospitality Terms

Visitor: A traveler venturing outside their usual environment for less than a year for purposes other than employment at the destination.
Tourist: A visitor who stays overnight in a destination.
Excursionist: A same-day tourist who does not spend a night in accommodations at the destination.
Tourism Product: Comprises tangible and intangible elements of a trip, including attractions, tours, services, and activities.
Travel: Movement from one location to another, facilitated by various transportation modes.
Trip: The journey from departure to return, consisting of multiple visits.
Hospitality: The act of providing food, beverages, and lodging to travelers, stemming from the Latin word “hospes.”
Hospitality Management: Involves overseeing resources in lodging, restaurants, and tourism.
Hospitality Industry: Encompasses businesses providing accommodations, travel, food, and entertainment.
Front of the House: Departments directly interacting with guests, including front office and food services.
Back of the House: Behind-the-scenes departments like housekeeping and finance.

Forms of Tourism

Domestic Tourism: Residents traveling within their country (e.g., a Filipino visiting Puerto Princesa).
Inbound Tourism: Non-residents visiting a country (e.g., a Korean artist performing in the Philippines).
Outbound Tourism: Residents traveling to another country (e.g., a Filipina visiting Japan).
International Tourism: Combination of inbound and outbound tourism activities.