Tourism Definitions and Classifications
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What is defined as a tourist?

  • A person who travels for business purposes
  • A person who travels within their home country
  • A person who travels less than 80 kilometers from home
  • A person who travels outside their usual environment (correct)

Which type of tourism focuses on visiting vineyards and wineries for wine-related activities?

  • Rural Tourism
  • Health Tourism
  • Gastronomy Tourism
  • Eno-tourism (correct)

What type of tourism involves people traveling outside their home country?

  • Regional Tourism
  • Inbound Tourism
  • Outbound Tourism (correct)
  • Domestic Tourism

What is the primary motivation behind health tourism?

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Which of the following is NOT considered inbound tourism?

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Which of the following best describes mountain tourism?

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Which statement accurately defines domestic tourism?

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What is a key characteristic of adventure tourism?

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Rural tourism often emphasizes which type of activity?

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Which tourism type includes both spectators and participants in sporting events?

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Which of the following is an example of adventure tourism?

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What characterizes urban/city tourism?

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Which of the following best describes inbound tourism?

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Which type of tourism often involves outdoor activities like rock climbing and scuba diving?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of rural tourism?

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Gastronomy tourism includes which of the following activities?

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What is the primary purpose of business tourism?

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Which type of tourism emphasizes learning about cultural attractions and societal features?

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What aspect does ecotourism primarily aim to enhance?

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Education tourism is primarily motivated by which of the following?

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Gastronomy tourism is characterized by the visitor's focus on what?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between business tourism and other types of tourism?

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Which elements fall under the definition of cultural tourism?

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Ecotourism requires a specific management approach to address what?

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Flashcards

What is a tourist?

A person who travels outside their usual environment, typically for less than a year and within a radius of 80 km from their home. Crossing an international border qualifies as tourism, regardless of distance.

What is a domestic visitor?

A person traveling within their country of residence.

What is an international visitor?

A person traveling to a different country than where they reside.

What is domestic tourism?

Activities of a resident visitor traveling within their own country.

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What is inbound tourism?

Activities of a non-resident visitor traveling into a specific country.

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What is outbound tourism?

Activities of a non-resident visitor traveling out of a specific country.

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What is adventure tourism?

Tourism focused on physical activity, cultural exchange, and engagement with nature, often with some perceived risk. It often includes activities like hiking, climbing, and water sports.

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What is indoor adventure tourism?

Adventure tourism activities that take place indoors.

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What is business tourism?

Tourism where visitors travel for professional or business reasons, like attending meetings, conventions, or exhibitions. It focuses on the industrial nature of these activities.

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What is cultural tourism?

A type of tourism centered on experiencing and learning about the cultural aspects of a destination. This includes tangible elements like art and architecture, as well as intangible aspects like traditions, beliefs, and values.

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What is ecotourism?

A form of tourism focused on nature and biodiversity conservation. Visitors aim to observe and appreciate the natural world while minimizing their impact on the ecosystem.

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What is education tourism?

Tourism focused on educational experiences, such as academic studies, skills development, language courses, school trips, or career development programs.

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What is gastronomy tourism?

A form of tourism where the primary focus is on experiencing the food and related activities of a destination. This involves trying local cuisine, attending culinary workshops, and exploring food markets.

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Gastronomy Tourism

Tourism specifically focused on enjoying the local food and drink scene, often through activities like visiting producers, attending festivals, or taking cooking classes.

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Eno-tourism

A branch of Gastronomy Tourism dedicated to wine, with activities like visiting vineyards and wineries, tasting, and purchasing wine.

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Health Tourism

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

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Wellness Tourism

A broad category covering travel aimed at improving wellness or seeking specific medical treatment.

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Medical Tourism

Travel specifically for receiving medical treatment, often at a lower cost or with higher quality than available at home.

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Mountain Tourism

Tourism centered around activities in mountainous landscapes with distinctive characteristics like topography, climate, and biodiversity.

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Rural Tourism

Tourism that focuses on experiencing rural areas, often involving activities like nature-based experiences, agriculture, and rural culture.

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Sports Tourism

Travel centered around attending or participating in sporting events, often involving professional competitions and recreational activities.

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Study Notes

Tourism Definitions and Classifications

  • Tourist: A person traveling outside their usual environment (defined as less than 80km away in Canada). International travel crossing a border is always considered tourism regardless of distance.
  • Tourist (duration): If a tourist stays in a destination for more than a year, they are no longer considered a tourist.
  • Domestic visitor: Someone who travels within their country of residence.
  • International visitor: Someone who travels to a different country than where they live.

Three Basic Forms of Tourism

  • Domestic tourism: A resident visitor travelling within their own country (e.g., Ottawa resident to Niagara Falls).
  • Inbound tourism: Activities of a non-resident visitor arriving in a country (e.g. US tourist visiting Toronto).
  • Outbound tourism: Activities of a non-resident visitor leaving a country (e.g., Vancouver couple travelling to Paris).

Why People Travel

  • People travel for many different reasons.
  • This leads to a variety of tourism classifications.

Types of Tourism

  • Adventure tourism: Often in destinations with specific features (landform, nature). Associated with physical activity, cultural exchange and engagement with nature, potentially involving risks and significant effort.
  • Business tourism: Tourism for professional or business purposes (meetings, incentives, conventions, exhibitions). Can combine with other tourism types.
  • Cultural tourism: Motivated by learning about and experiencing tangible and intangible cultural attractions/products such as arts, historical sites, music, cuisine, etc..
  • Ecotourism: Nature-based tourism focused on appreciating the natural world and supporting local communities, minimising environmental impact.
  • Education tourism: Driven by engaging in learning, self-improvement, skill development (courses, trips, etc.)
  • Gastronomy tourism: Focused on food and related products and activities (cooking classes, food festivals). Wine tourism is a specific type.
  • Health tourism: Motivated by activities contributing to physical, mental, or spiritual health (medical or wellness-based). Wellness tourism and medical tourism are subcategories.
  • Mountain tourism: Outdoor leisure and sports activities in well-defined mountain areas (hiking, biking, etc.).
  • Rural tourism: Travel experiences related to nature, agricultural activities, rural culture (rural lifestyle, agriculture, sightseeing).
  • Sports tourism: Traveling to experience or participate in a sporting event.
  • Urban/city tourism: Travel in urban spaces featuring cultural experiences, architectural attractions, technology, etc.

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Test your knowledge on key terms and classifications in tourism. This quiz will cover definitions, types of tourism, and motivations for travel. Ideal for students of tourism studies or those interested in understanding travel dynamics.

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