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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, usually for pleasure.
A tourist is defined as a visitor who spends an overnight stay in a place visited.
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Which of the following is NOT a form of tourism?
The act of providing food, beverages, and lodging to travelers is known as _____
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What is an excursionist?
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What does hospitality management involve?
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Which term refers to a traveler taking a trip to a main destination outside their usual environment for less than a year?
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The departments that work directly with guests in the hospitality industry are referred to as _____
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International tourism involves only outbound tourism.
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Study Notes
Overview of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- The tourism industry is dynamic, complex, and interconnected, involving various activities and organizations.
- Key components include travel, hospitality, and attractions, which have evolved over the years.
Definition of Tourism
- Tourism is a social, cultural, and economic phenomenon involving the movement of people outside their usual residences, primarily for pleasure.
- Activities involve travel and staying in locations for leisure, business, or other personal reasons, without engaging in remunerated activities at the destination.
Common Tourism and Hospitality Terms
- Visitor: A traveler taking a trip outside their usual environment for less than one year for non-employment reasons.
- Tourist: A visitor whose trip includes an overnight stay in a destination.
- Excursionist: A same-day tourist who does not stay overnight at their destination.
- Tourism Product: Encompasses both tangible and intangible components of travel, including attractions, tours, services, and activities.
- Travel: The act of moving from one place to another using various modes of transportation.
- Trip: The duration from departure to return home, involving multiple visits.
- Hospitality: The provision of food, beverages, and lodging for travelers, derived from the Latin word 'hospes.'
- Hospitality Management: The organization and control of resources in lodging, food, travel, and event management.
- Hospitality Industry: Comprises businesses offering accommodation, travel, food, and entertainment services.
- Front of the House: Departments or personnel interacting directly with guests.
- Back of the House: Departments or personnel operating behind the scenes.
Forms of Tourism
- Domestic Tourism: Residents travel within their own country (e.g., a Filipino visiting Puerto Princesa).
- Inbound Tourism: Non-residents travel to a country (e.g., a Korean artist performing in the Philippines).
- Outbound Tourism: Residents travel to another country (e.g., a Filipina visiting Disneyland in Japan).
- International Tourism: Encompasses both inbound and outbound tourism activities.
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This quiz covers essential concepts and terms in the tourism and hospitality industry. It explores the dynamic and interconnected nature of travel, hospitality, and attractions, along with the evolution of the tourism sector. Enhance your understanding of the fundamental elements that define the industry.
