Tourism Marketing Basics
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What is the purpose of tourism marketing resources?

  • To provide biased information about attractions
  • To provide misleading information about local amenities
  • To promote what the resort, city, state or region has to offer in an appealing, yet honest manner (correct)
  • To discourage visitors from traveling to certain areas
  • What is internal marketing communication in the context of tourism?

  • Informal communication channels to discourage tourists
  • Contact between the tourism service provider and the tourist, delivering on promised benefits (correct)
  • Formal communication channels to promote the tourism product
  • Word-of-mouth communication about a tourist's experience
  • What is the role of external marketing in tourism?

  • To discourage tourists from traveling to certain areas
  • To deliver the promised benefits to tourists
  • To provide misleading information about attractions
  • To promote the tourism product through formal communication channels (correct)
  • What is the primary source of information for tourists when choosing a vacation location?

    <p>Websites such as Tripadvisor and social media platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of effective tourism marketing?

    <p>An increase in the number of tourists visiting a location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of tourism marketing?

    <p>To attract more visitors to a location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tourism Marketing

    • Tourism marketing is the process by which cities and regions attract visitors by highlighting their attractions and amenities.

    Importance of Tourism Marketing

    • When planning a vacation, people often rely on online resources such as Tripadvisor, social media, Chambers of Commerce, and city websites for information about their destination.

    Goals of Tourism Marketing

    • The main objective of tourism marketing is to promote the attractions and amenities of a resort, city, state, or region in an appealing and honest manner.

    Types of Marketing Communications

    • There are three types of marketing communications: external, internal, and word-of-mouth.
    • External marketing involves using formal channels to promote tourism products to travelers, highlighting their benefits and making promises.
    • Internal marketing involves delivering on these promises when tourists interact with service providers.
    • Word-of-mouth marketing occurs when tourists share their experiences with others.

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    Learn about the importance of tourism marketing in attracting visitors to cities and regions. Understand how online platforms, social media, and local websites are used to promote tourist destinations.

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