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TOURISM Walter Hunziker Berne University , Switzerland Tourism is the sum of the phenomena and relationships arisding from the travel and stay of non- resident , in so far as they do not lead to permanint residence and is not connected to the earning activity. His difinition distingis...

TOURISM Walter Hunziker Berne University , Switzerland Tourism is the sum of the phenomena and relationships arisding from the travel and stay of non- resident , in so far as they do not lead to permanint residence and is not connected to the earning activity. His difinition distingish tourism from migration.  Tourism Society of Britain Tourism is a temporary short term movement of people to destination outside the places they normally live and work Tourism Society of Cardiff Tourism - is a combination of phenomena and relationships. it has to essential elements ( (dynamic or the journey and static or the stay.)  2 Types of Visitors according to United Nations Conference on International Travel and Tourism 1.Tourist 2. Excursionists  Tourist A person or group of people staying at least 24 hours for the purpose of; a. Leisure b. Business c. Family d. Mission e. Meeting  Excurs ionist p o f g r o u s s n o r o t l e e r s o i n g n e p A le stay rs in t d h o p o u a n pe n 24 h isited a th ation v a n st i n k i n g. e d not m a s t a y i g h t ern ov of Travel ELEMENTS OF TRAVEL 1. Distance 2. Length of stay at Destinatio 3. Residence of the Traveler 4. Purpose of Travel  Pu r po se o f Tr a v el 1.Friends and Relatives 2.Conventions, Meetings and seminars 3.Business 4.Recreations 5.entertainment 6.Personal matters THE NATURE OF A TOUR  ri s m T ou ti c m es Do ri s m T ou al ti on rna I nte Independent tour Package Tour Characteristics of Tourist Product Service Psychological in its attraction Tends to vary in standard and quality over time Fixed  Tourist Destination is a geographical unit where the tourist visits and stays. It may be a village, a town, a city , a district , a region, an island, a country or a contenent. Basic Factors of Tourist Destination Attractions Amenities / Facilities Accessibillity Natural Attractions Man-madeAttractions Amenities /Facilities Characteristics of Tourism The product is not brought by the customer; rather, the consumer has to travel and go to the product. The product is not used up; thus, they do not exhaust the country’s natural resources. Tourism is a labor extensive industry. Tourism is people oriented Tourism is a multi-dimensional phenomenon. Tourism industry is seasonal The industry is dynamic Importance of Tourism Contribution to the balance of payment Dispersion of development Employment Opportunities Social Benefits Cultural Enrichment Educational Significance Vital force for peace