Tourism Definitions and Classifications
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What is the primary purpose of Eno-tourism?

  • Experiencing traditional culinary styles
  • Visiting vineyards and wineries for wine-related activities (correct)
  • Participating in wellness retreats
  • Engaging in mountain sports

What is the primary motivation behind business tourism?

  • Professional and business purposes (correct)
  • Cultural exploration
  • Nature observation
  • Leisure activities

Which type of tourism emphasizes activities related to mental and physical well-being?

  • Sports Tourism
  • Urban Tourism
  • Gastronomy Tourism
  • Health Tourism (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a component of business tourism?

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What essential motivation drives cultural tourism?

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Mountain tourism is primarily associated with which of the following characteristics?

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Rural tourism is characterized by which type of environment?

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Which aspect is highlighted in ecotourism?

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Education tourism primarily aims to enhance which of the following?

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What main activity is associated with Sports Tourism?

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What type of tourism is characterized by experiences linked to food?

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Which type of tourism focuses on the rich variety of cultural, architectural, and technological experiences in a city?

<p>Urban/City Tourism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of ecotourism on local communities?

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What are common activities included in Gastronomy Tourism?

<p>Visiting local producers and attending cooking classes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term encompasses both wellness tourism and medical tourism?

<p>Health Tourism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can business tourism be integrated with other forms of tourism?

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What is considered tourism regarding the distance traveled from home?

<p>Traveling less than 80 kilometers one way (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes outbound tourism?

<p>A couple traveling from Canada to a destination abroad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of visitor is classified as an international visitor?

<p>A tourist traveling to a different country from their home (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is most associated with adventure tourism?

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What happens to a person if they stay in one destination for more than a year?

<p>They are considered a resident of that destination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of inbound tourism?

<p>An American visiting attractions in Canada (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adventure tourism typically includes which of the following elements?

<p>Cultural exchange and engagement with nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to a person being classified as a domestic visitor?

<p>Traveling to a different country (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Tourist

A person traveling outside their usual environment, typically less than 80km from home in Canada, and crossing an international border counts as tourism regardless of distance.

Domestic Visitor

A person who travels within their own country of residence.

International Visitor

A person traveling to a country different from where they live.

Domestic Tourism

Tourism activities within the resident's own country.

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Inbound Tourism

Tourism activities of a non-resident visitor traveling into a specific country.

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Outbound Tourism

Tourism activities of a non-resident visitor traveling outside a specific country.

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Adventure Tourism

Tourism involving physical activity, cultural exchange, and engagement with nature, often in locations with unique landscapes. It typically includes real or perceived risks requiring physical or mental effort.

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Types of Tourism

A classification system for different types of tourism based on various reasons people travel.

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Business Tourism

Travel primarily for professional purposes, like attending meetings or conferences.

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Cultural Tourism

Travel focused on experiencing and learning about a destination's cultural heritage.

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Ecotourism

Nature-based tourism focused on observing and protecting biodiversity.

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Education Tourism

Travel designed for learning, personal development, and skill enhancement.

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Gastronomy Tourism

Travel driven by the pursuit of culinary experiences and food-related activities.

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Eno-tourism (Wine Tourism)

A type of gastronomy tourism focused on visiting vineyards, wineries, and experiencing wine production.

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Health Tourism

Travel motivated by improving physical, mental, or spiritual health through medical and wellness activities.

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Mountain Tourism

Tourism activities taking place in mountainous areas with unique landscapes, climate, and biodiversity.

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Rural Tourism

Tourism focused on rural areas, often involving nature-based activities, agriculture, and rural lifestyle.

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Sports Tourism

Tourism involving observing or participating in sporting events, which often involve commercial and non-commercial competitions.

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Urban/City Tourism

Tourism in urban areas, focusing on cultural, architectural, technological, and social experiences.

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Study Notes

Tourism Definitions and Classifications

  • Tourist: A person traveling outside their usual environment (less than 80 kilometers away in Canada). International travel is considered tourism, regardless of distance.
  • Tourist (extended stay): If a tourist stays in one destination for more than a year, they're no longer considered a tourist.
  • Domestic visitor: A person traveling within their own country.
  • International visitor: A person traveling to a different country than their residence.
  • Domestic Tourism: Travel within one's own country (e.g., Ottawa to Niagara Falls).
  • Inbound Tourism: Travel into a country (e.g., a US person visiting Toronto).
  • Outbound Tourism: Travel out of a country (e.g., a Vancouver couple traveling to Paris).

Reasons for Travel (Why Do We Travel?)

  • People travel for many reasons, leading to different types of tourism.
  • This is not an exhaustive list, as new types of tourism emerge.

Types of Tourism

  • Adventure Tourism: Tourism in destinations with unique landscapes, often with physical activities and interaction with nature. Can involve risks and significant effort. (Examples: mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping).
  • Business Tourism: Travel for professional or business purposes (meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions).
  • Cultural Tourism: Experiencing tangible and intangible cultural elements of a place (arts, architecture, history, culinary heritage).
  • Ecotourism: Nature-based tourism that values ecological integrity, observation, and learning, with an attitude to protect the environment.
  • Education Tourism: Travel for learning, skill development, or academic purposes (e.g. school trips, language courses).
  • Gastronomy Tourism: Focuses on food and related experiences while traveling (e.g., visiting vineyards, attending cooking classes, visiting local producers).
  • Health Tourism: Traveling for physical, mental, or spiritual health improvement through medical or wellness activities.
  • Mountain Tourism: A type of tourism focused on mountains and outdoor activities like climbing, hiking, etc.
  • Rural Tourism: Taking place in rural areas, linked to nature, agriculture, and rural lifestyle.
  • Sports Tourism: Travel to observe or participate in sporting events.
  • Urban/City Tourism: Travel to urban areas, focusing on cities' cultural, architectural, technological, social, and natural experiences.
  • Wellness Tourism: Travel for lifestyle enhancements focusing on physical, mental, and spiritual well-being (e.g. yoga retreats).

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Explore various definitions and classifications related to tourism. This quiz covers key terms such as domestic, international, inbound, and outbound tourism, along with reasons for travel. Perfect for anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of tourism.

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