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What is 3D Virtual Tourism?
Tourism that involves simulation experiences of a location using a mixture of video feed, pictures, and other sensory components.
What does 3S in 3S Tourism stand for?
Sun, Sand, Sea
What is accessible tourism?
A form of niche tourism marketed toward individuals with distinct travel needs based on disabilities.
What is adoption tourism?
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What characterizes adventure tourism?
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What is ancestry/genealogical tourism?
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What is agricultural/rural tourism?
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What does architourism involve?
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What is Birthright Israel Tourism?
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Study Notes
Types of Tourism
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3D Virtual Tourism: Involves simulation experiences using video feeds, pictures, and sensory components, aimed at virtually experiencing locations, especially relevant for sites affected by climate change or disasters.
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3S Tourism (Sun, Sand, Sea): Focuses on tourist enjoyment of sun, beaches, and ocean activities, also includes sex and spirits; a major sector in tourism.
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Accessible Tourism: Targets individuals with specific travel needs due to disabilities. Aims to minimize barriers in attractions, lodging, transport, and booking methods.
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Adoption Tourism: Associated with travel for the purpose of adopting a child, either domestically or internationally.
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Adventure Tourism: Combines nature and physical activities, often including adrenaline-fueled experiences. Categories include:
- Hard Adventure: Requires skill, stamina, or specialized equipment.
- Soft Adventure: Involves activities with lower risk and minimal required skills.
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Ancestry/Genealogical Tourism: Involves travel to regions of ancestral origin, allowing tourists to connect with their heritage, often influenced by DNA testing.
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Agricultural/Rural Tourism: Pertains to tourism in non-urban areas, focusing on natural beauty, cultural experiences, and escape from city life. Examples include winery visits and WWOOFING (volunteering on organic farms).
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Architourism: Centers around visiting and photographing historical or modern architectural sites to learn about their design and history.
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Birthright Israel Tourism: A program offering free ten-day trips to Israel for young adults of Jewish heritage, facilitating cultural connection.
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Booze Tourism: Involves exploring unique alcoholic beverages of a destination. This form of tourism is often debated in distinction from excessive drinking.
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Business Tourism: Involves travel for business reasons, often combining work-related activities with tourism in the destination.
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Civic Tourism: Celebrates local culture and community, aimed at establishing a distinctive identity through coordinated efforts among government and industry, applicable to all tourism forms.
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Cruise Tourism: Involves travel to destinations by cruise ships, emphasizing the 5 A's—attractions, amenities, access, accommodations, and activities; can occur on ocean or river cruises.
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Culinary Tourism: Focuses on unique food and drink experiences, allowing travelers to taste local cultures through their cuisine. Related fields include enotourism (wine tourism).
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Cultural Tourism: Centers on activities that emphasize cultural experiences and human attractions within a specific culture or community.
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