5 Questions
Tourism is travel for ______
pleasure
The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go 'beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to ______ activity only'
holiday
Tourism can be ______ (within the traveller's own country) or international
domestic
Tourism numbers declined as a result of a strong economic ______ (the late-2000s recession) between the second half of 2008 and the end of 2009
slowdown
The United Nations World Tourism Organization estimated that ______
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Study Notes
Definition of Tourism
- Tourism is travel for pleasure and the commercial activity of providing and supporting such travel.
Characteristics of Tourism
- Involves people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment.
- Can be for leisure, business, or other purposes.
- Typically lasts for not more than one consecutive year and at least 24 hours.
Types of Tourism
- Domestic tourism: within the traveler's own country.
- International tourism: between countries, with implications for a country's balance of payments.
Impact of Global Events on Tourism
- The late-2000s recession (2008-2009) led to a decline in tourism numbers.
- The 2009 H1N1 influenza virus outbreak also negatively impacted tourism.
- The COVID-19 pandemic brought an abrupt end to the growth of tourism.
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