TPC101 Global Tourism, Culture and Geography PDF

TPC101 GLOBAL TOURISM, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY __________ AP JULIUS T. FLORES CHTM TPC101 - GLOBAL TOURISM, GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURE An Introduction  Topic Learning Outcomes Define Geography; Explain the roles of Geography in Tourism...

TPC101 GLOBAL TOURISM, CULTURE AND GEOGRAPHY __________ AP JULIUS T. FLORES CHTM TPC101 - GLOBAL TOURISM, GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURE An Introduction  Topic Learning Outcomes Define Geography; Explain the roles of Geography in Tourism; Identify the different Geographical features; Differentiate the kinds of Map; Locate the seven continents of the world; and Identify the requirements for traveling abroad.  TOURISM Practice of travelling Guidance and management of tourists Promotion or encouragement of touring The accommodation of tourists Merriam-Webster  TOURISM Practice of travelling for pleasure Business of providing tours and services for tourists Free-Dictionary Business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, or entertainment for people who are on a holiday Cambridge Dictionary “tourism is a collection of activities, services and industries which delivers a travel experience comprising Transportation, Accommodation, Eating and Drinking establishments, Retail shops, Entertainment business and other Hospitality services provided for individuals or groups travelling away from home” “the sum of phenomena and relationships arising from the interaction of tourists, business suppliers, host governments and host communities in the process of attracting and hosting these tourists and other visitors” Macintosh and Goeldner “tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes” UNWTO  TOURISM AND TOURISTS TRAVEL – MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER TOURISM – MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE TOURIST WHO: RESIDENTS / NON-RESIDENTS WHERE: OUTSIDE OF THE USUAL ENVIRONMENT, PLACE OF RESIDENCE WHY: DIFFERENT PURPOSES WHEN: AT LEAST 24 HRS OF STAY (OVERNIGHT) UP TO ONE YEAR  TOURISM AND TOURISTS DOMESTIC RESIDENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL NON-RESIDENTS FOREIGNERS BALIKBAYAN WITH FOREIGN PASSPORTS  TOURISM AND TOURISTS DOMESTIC – RESIDENTS OF COUNTRY TRAVELLING WITHIN THE COUNTRY INBOUND – FOREIGNERS COMING IN TO THE COUNTRY BUT TRAVELLING WITHIN THE COUNTRY INTERNAL – DOMESTIC + INBOUND OUTBOUND – RESIDENTS TRAVELLING ABROAD INTERNATIONAL – INBOUND + OUTBOUND NATIONAL – DOMESTIC WITH OUTBOUND  TOURIST Excursionist/Same-day visitor/Day Tripper Is a person who stays at the destination for LESS THAN 24 hours. Tourist Stays at the destination FOR AT LEAST 24 hours or overnight, but the stay DOES NOT EXCEED a year  TOURIST Tourists engaged in INTERNATIONAL TOURISM are residents visiting places outside their home country. This type of travel requires documents such as a passport and a visa before leaving the country and permitted entry into the foreign country  PASSPORT IS A MAJOR REQUIREMENT IN TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF ONE’S COUNTRY. IT IS AN OFFICIAL AND LEGAL DOCUMENT ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ITS CITIZEN TYPES OF PASSPORT REGULAR PASSPORT DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT OFFICIAL PASSPORT  VISA Non-immigrant – (Pleasure, business or health, Transit, Seaman, Alien businessman, Foreign government officials and their dependents, assistants and employees, Students, Pre-arranged employees and their dependent) Immigrant – (Quota immigrants. The spouse or unmarried child (below 21) of a Filipino citizen. Children born during a temporary visit abroad to mothers granted permanent residence in the Philippines. Children born after the issuance of the visa of the accompanying parents. Women who lost Filipino citizenship by virtue of marriage to a foreign spouse, and her unmarried children (below 21). Permanent residents returning to the Philippines from a temporary visit abroad to resume permanent residence. The spouse and/or unmarried children (below 21) of an alien admitted to the Philippines for permanent residence prior to the approval of the Philippine Immigration Act. Natural-born Filipinos and their dependents who have naturalized in a foreign country and wish to permanently reside in the Philippines. This visa was provided for under Republic Act No. 4376, passed in 1965.)  VISA Special – (Special Non-Immigrant Visa. Special Investor's Resident Visa. Special Visa for Employment Generation. Special Resident Retiree's Visa. Special Non-Immigrant Visa. Special Employment Visa)  GEOGRAPHY CAME FROM THE GREEK WORD “GEO” AND “GRAPHY” GEO = EARTH GRAPHY = TO WRITE It is a science more than writing (Rubenstein, et al.,2013) Description of the Earth (Hobbs, 2007) Study of Earth’s landscape, people, places and environment (Royal Geographical Society)  GEOGRAPHY “Science that deals with the description, distribution and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth’s surface” Merriam-Webster “study of the earth and its features and of the distribution of life on the earth, including human life and the effects of human activity” “physical characteristics, especially the surface features of an area” Free-Dictionary “study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources and political and economic activities” Oxford Dictionary “field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of earth” wikipedia  ELEMENTS OF GEOGRAPHY WORLD IN SPATIAL TERMS Studies the relationship between people, places, and environments by mapping information about them into a spatial context PLACES AND REGIONS The identities and lives of individuals and people are rooted in particular places and in those human constructs called regions  ELEMENTS OF GEOGRAPHY PHYSICAL SYSTEMS Physical processes shape Earth’s surface and interact with plant and animal life to create, sustain, and modify ecosystems HUMAN SYSTEMS People are central to geography. Human activities, settlements and structures help shape Earth’s surface, and humans compete for control of Earth’s surface  ELEMENTS OF GEOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY The physical environment is influenced by the way in which human societies value and use Earth’s physical features and processes USE OF GEOGRAPHY Knowledge of geography enables people to develop an understanding of the relationships between people, places, and environments over time – that is of Earth’s as it was, it is and as it might be.  ROLES OF GEOGRAPHY IN TOURISM Attractions are the most important pillar of tourism Attractions are travel motivators The desire to travel is ignited by the idea of discovering the worlds wonders Every country boasts its resources Resources can be the following Landforms Bodies of Water Climate People and Culture  Roles of Geography in Tourism The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) states that "tourism comprises the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes." The definition revealed the geographical characteristics of tourism as it covers people and its activities, places, destinations, and environment. This simply gives us an idea on the roles of geography in tourism, such as the following:  Roles of Geography in Tourism Product of Tourism and Travel Motivator - Attractions are the most important pillar of tourism, which serves as a pull factor that brings tourists to the destination, or it creates a visit (Bonafice et al., 2016). It also serves as the major travel motivator that drives tourists to seek new destinations. Understanding tourist motivations for traveling is essential to the business aspect of the tourism industry. Mainly, physical and cultural features of the place often catch the interest of travelers. The desire to travel is ignited by the idea of discovering the world's wonders. Every country in the world boasts its resources. These can be landforms, bodies of water, climate, people, and culture.  Roles of Geography in Tourism Bodies of water account for rivers, waterfalls, seas, lakes, lagoons, and oceans to name a few. Rivers are made of freshwater running toward larger bodies of water like oceans or seas. Cruising is one of the activities tourists enjoy and get excited about. Some of the most popular rivers in the world are the Nile River, Africa; Amazon River, Brazil; Mississippi River, United States of America (USA); and Danube River, Germany. Waterfalls are cascades of water running down to a natural basin. This body of water draws tourists due to its extraordinary beauty. Famous waterfalls are Niagara Falls, Iguazu Falls, and Angel Falls, which is the highest waterfall in the world. Seas are bodies of salt water. Apart from their charm, various activities also draw tourists to seas. Lakes are large inland bodies of water. Lagoons are shallow sea waters divided by a sandbar or coral reef. Snorkeling activities can be best experienced in these.  BODIES OF WATER Rivers (Nile River, Amazon River, Mississippi River, and Danube River etc.) Waterfalls (Niagara Falls, Iguazu Falls, and Angel Falls, etc.) Seas Lakes Oceans (Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Arctic Ocean)  Roles of Geography in Tourism Landforms are formations on the earth's surface. These are mountains, valleys, and plateaus. Mountains are land formations attracting travelers with great interests in hiking and climbing. Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; Mt. Everest, Nepal; and Andes, Peru are some of the popular mountains in the world that, mostly get the mountaineers' attention. Valleys are lowland areas between hills or mountains. Sometimes a river runs through it. Its majestic scenery draws tourists to places with rather picturesque beauty such as the Valley of Geysers, Napa Valley in California; Logar Valley, Slovenia; and Haa Valley, Bhutan. Plateaus or high plains are remarkable land formations where the top of highest point of elevation is flat or plain. There are amazing plateaus worth visiting, like Kukenan Tepui, Venezuela, and Tibetan Plateau, also known as the "roof top of the world," as it is considered as the highest plateau in the world.  Roles of Geography in Tourism Other landforms are continents, huge land masses on the earths' surface, Islands, Cays, Peninsula, and Panhandles. Apart from the earth's physical features, travelers are also motivated by the cultural attributes of the destinations. People's way of life manifested in their food, politics, language, religion, and economic activities play a significant role in encouraging tourists to visit a specific place or country. The experiences this can bring to tourists create a deeper understanding and appreciation of how the local people live. Apparently, there is a link between the country's physical features and its culture. Climate, for instance, explains the architectural design of the country (e.g., bahay kubo in the Philippines) and how people dress (e.g., lighter clothing is usually worn in tropical countries). Bodies of water influences people's form of livelihood and traditions (e.g., Ivatan fishing traditions) as well as their cuisine (e.g., Maldivian cuisine: major ingredients are fish, coconut, and starches). Landforms contribute in the development of the cultural activities in one's nation; an example of this is the country's economic activity like agriculture.  LANDFORMS Formations on the Earth’s surface Mountains (Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Everest, etc.) Valleys (Valley of Geysers, Napa Valley, Logar Valley, Haa Valley etc.) Plateaus or High Plains Continents Islands and Islets Cays Peninsula Panhandles  Roles of Geography in Tourism Travel or Itinerary Planning - Tourism practitioners and tourists find geography significant in tourism in terms of traveling or itinerary planning. Often having limited time, tourists find geography essential, as it helps in maximizing travel experience. In this sense, geography is seen as a tool in locating places and identifying distance, the common notion of some about geography. However, tourism and travel trade professionals view geography beyond location and distance. It goes beyond the purchasing of flight tickets, obtaining tour packages, and booking hotel rooms. It is the confluence of the totality of the travel experience hinged on the beauty and uniqueness of the destination. Professionals in the field are highly expected to be knowledgeable in the world's geography and a country's physical and cultural attributes. Let us look at the perspective of a practitioner on the importance of geography in the field of tourism:  Roles of Geography in Tourism Practitioners Perspective: "As an international flight attendant, I have to know the different time zones, weather conditions and the popular places to visit in each country of destination, In this regard, I was able to apply the discipline and training I received from my geography course in my profession.” Jet Cabrera-Ang, Flight Attendant Supervisor, Qatar Airways  CLIMATE Rainy (Wet) Summer (Dry) Winter Spring Autumn  PEOPLE Peoples “Way of Life” Food Politics Language Religion Economic Activities  CULTURE The customary beliefs, social forms and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group; also; the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization Set of values, conventions, or social practices associated with a particular field Merriam-Webster “the arts, beliefs, customs, institutions and other products of human work and thought considered as a unit” Free-Dictionary “way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs of a particular group of people at a particular time” Oxford Dictionary “the social behaviour and norms found in human societies” “Culture is the set of customs, traditions, and values of a society or community, such as an ethnic group or nation. Culture is the set of knowledge acquired overtime, is also used to described specific practices within a subgroup or a society” wikipedia  CULTURE SOCIOLOGY Total inherited ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge, which constitute the shared bases of social action The attitudes, feelings, values, and behaviour that characterize and inform society as a whole or any social group within it.  CULTURE ANTHROPOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY The total range of activities and ideas of a group of people with shared traditions, which are transmitted and reinforced by members of the group. A particular civilization at a particular period.  CULTURAL TOURISM Subset of tourism concerned with a country, region, or city’s culture, specifically the lifestyle of people in a geographic area, their history, architecture, art, religion, and other elements that shape their lives. Means travelling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories of people of the past and the present. Includes visiting irreplaceable historic, cultural, and natural resources.  GLOBAL CULTURAL TOURISM PRODUCTS HERITAGE SITES RELIGION FESTIVALS AND MANY OTHER PRODUCTS.... 7 CONTINENTS VS 6 WORLD REGIONS NORTH AMERICA AMERICAS SOUTH AMERICA EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC ASIA SOUTH ASIA AUSTRALIA MIDDLE EAST ANTARTICA EUROPE EUROPE AFRICA AFRICA  TOP 10 VISITED COUNTRIES 2022 AUSTRIA (10) GREECE (9) GERMANY (8) UNITED KINGDOM (7) MEXICO (6)  TOP 10 VISITED COUNTRIES ITALY (5) TURKEY (4) UNITED STATES (3) SPAIN (2) FRANCE (1)  TOP 10 VISITED COUNTRIES WILDJUNKET INDEXMUNDI WORLDATLAS FARANDWIDE GOVISITY UNWTO  SUMMARY Geography is defined as study of Earth’s surface, landscape, people, places and environment Geo means Earth Graphy means writing Majority of Tourist Attractions are geographical in its features Physical Attractions can be Landforms, Bodies of Water, Climate and People  SUMMARY Culture is also an Attraction There are 7 continents in the world geographically speaking There are 6 regions of the world in terms of tourism movement International tourism is defined as travel of people outside their home country Travel documents such as Passport and Visa are required when travelling outside your home country Thank You!