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A businessperson travels from New York to London for a week-long conference, then spends an additional three weeks touring Europe before returning home. How would their initial trip to London be classified?
A businessperson travels from New York to London for a week-long conference, then spends an additional three weeks touring Europe before returning home. How would their initial trip to London be classified?
- Business Tourism (correct)
- Extended Stay Tourism
- Recreational Tourism
- Leisure Tourism
A family from Canada plans a two-week vacation to various cities within Canada. They handle all bookings and arrangements themselves. Which combination of tourism types best describes their trip?
A family from Canada plans a two-week vacation to various cities within Canada. They handle all bookings and arrangements themselves. Which combination of tourism types best describes their trip?
- International Tourism and Eco Tourism
- Inbound Tourism and GIT
- Domestic Tourism and FIT (correct)
- Outbound Tourism and Mass Tourism
A cruise ship docks in a Caribbean island for 8 hours, allowing passengers to disembark and explore. Passengers return to the ship before it sails to the next destination. What type of traveler are the cruise passengers while on the island?
A cruise ship docks in a Caribbean island for 8 hours, allowing passengers to disembark and explore. Passengers return to the ship before it sails to the next destination. What type of traveler are the cruise passengers while on the island?
- Visitor
- Tourist
- Excursionist (correct)
- Traveler
Which scenario best exemplifies social tourism?
Which scenario best exemplifies social tourism?
A remote mountain village decides to promote itself as a hiking destination, emphasizing preservation of its natural environment. They upgrade walking paths, and train local guides on sustainable practices. What kind of tourism are they trying to encourage, and what element is being improved?
A remote mountain village decides to promote itself as a hiking destination, emphasizing preservation of its natural environment. They upgrade walking paths, and train local guides on sustainable practices. What kind of tourism are they trying to encourage, and what element is being improved?
Flashcards
Traveler
Traveler
Someone traveling between countries or within their own.
Domestic Tourism
Domestic Tourism
Travel within your own nation’s borders.
Seasonal Tourism
Seasonal Tourism
Tourism during either the summer or winter months.
Business Tourism
Business Tourism
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Eco Tourism
Eco Tourism
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Study Notes
- Traveler: Any person on a trip between two or more countries or localities within their country of residence.
- Visitor: A traveler who visits a place for less than 12 months for purposes other than work paid from within the visited location
Tourist vs. Excursionist
- Tourist: Stays at least 24 hours in the visited place
- Excursionist: Stays less than 24 hours in the visited place, which includes cruise travelers
Types of Tourism
- Domestic Tourism: Travel within one's own country.
- International Tourism:
- Inbound Tourism: People from other countries visiting our country.
- Outbound Tourism: People from within a country visiting other countries.
- International Tourism:
Tourism Based on Duration
- Extended Stay Tourism: Staying at one destination for more than one month.
- Seasonal Tourism: Tourism that occurs during specific seasons, typically lasting less than one month.
- Winter Tourism: Tourism during winter months.
- Summer Tourism: Tourism during summer months.
Tourism Based on Purpose
- Recreational Tourism: Tourism involving rejuvenating activities.
- Leisure Tourism: Tourism focused on leisure and pleasure.
- Business Tourism: Travel for business purposes, such as meetings or conferences.
- Youth Tourism: Tourism involving younger people or children.
- Social Tourism: Tourism activities sponsored by the government for economically disadvantaged groups.
- Self-Financing Tourism: Paying for your own travel and tourism activities.
- Long-Haul Tourism: Tourism involving longer durations and covering long distances.
Types of Travelers and Tours
- FIT (Free Independent Traveler): A traveler who plans and arranges their own trips independently.
- GIT (Group Inclusive Tour): A pre-arranged group travel package.
- Mass Tourism: Large-scale tourism involving a high volume of people.
- Eco Tourism: Environmentally friendly tourism that promotes sustainability.
- Infrastructure: Basic facilities and services such as roads, railways, and water supply that support tourism.
- Recreation: Engaging in any activity that rejuvenates and refreshes.
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