Types Of Tourism PDF

Tourism Definitions and Classifications Classification of People Who Travel Tourist : A person who travels outside their usual environment. In Canada, usual environment has been defined as less than 80 kilometres one way away from home, and crossing an international boundary is considered tourism...

Tourism Definitions and Classifications Classification of People Who Travel Tourist : A person who travels outside their usual environment. In Canada, usual environment has been defined as less than 80 kilometres one way away from home, and crossing an international boundary is considered tourism regardless of distance travelled. If a tourist stays in one destination for more than a year, they are no longer considered tourists. Domestic visitor: a person who travels within their country of residence International visitor: a person who travels to a different country from where they live. Three Basic Forms of Tourism Domestic Tourism Domestic tourism refers to the activities of a resident visitor, travelling within their own country. Ex: A family from Ottawa travelling to Niagara Falls. Inbound Tourism Inbound tourism refers to the activities of a non-resident visitor travelling into the country we’re talking about. Ex: A person from the USA visits Toronto Outbound Tourism Outbound tourism refers to the activities of a non-resident visitor travelling out of the country we’re talking about. Ex: A couple from Vancouver travels to Paris Why Do We Travel? Have students brainstorm the different reasons people might travel. Maybe make a challenge and see which pair/group can come up with the most different reasons a person might travel? Use as a lead in to the different types of tourism Types of Tourism The many different reasons people travel have led to a classification system of different types of tourism. As the world changes and evolves, so do the reasons we travel, This is by no means a complete list, as new types of tourism are emerging all the time! https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/why-we-travel Types of Tourism Adventure Tourism Adventure tourism is a type of tourism which usually takes place in destinations with specific geographic features and landscape and tends to be associated with a physical activity, cultural exchange, interaction and engagement with nature. This experience may involve some kind of real or perceived risk and may require significant physical and/or mental effort. Adventure tourism generally includes outdoor activities such as mountaineering, trekking, bungee jumping, rock climbing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, mountain biking, bush walking, scuba diving. Likewise, some indoor adventure tourism activities may also be practiced. Business Tourism Business tourism is a type of tourism activity in which visitors travel for a specific professional and/or business purpose to a place outside their workplace and residence with the aim of attending a meeting, an activity or an event. The key components of business tourism are meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions. The term "meetings industry" within the context of business tourism recognizes the industrial nature of such activities. Business tourism can be combined with any other tourism type during the same trip. Cultural Tourism Cultural tourism is a type of tourism activity in which the visitor's essential motivation is to learn, discover, experience and consume the tangible and intangible cultural attractions/products in a tourism destination. These attractions/products relate to a set of distinctive material, intellectual, spiritual and emotional features of a society that encompasses arts and architecture, historical and cultural heritage, culinary heritage, literature, music, creative industries and the living cultures with their lifestyles, value systems, beliefs and traditions. Ecotourism Ecotourism is a type of nature-based tourism activity in which the visitor's essential motivation is to observe, learn, discover, experience and appreciate biological and cultural diversity with a responsible attitude to protect the integrity of the ecosystem and enhance the well-being of the local community. Ecotourism increases awareness towards the conservation of biodiversity, natural environment and cultural assets both among locals and the visitors and requires special management processes to minimize the negative impact on the ecosystem. Education Tourism Education tourism covers those types of tourism which have as a primary motivation the tourist's engagement and experience in learning, self-improvement, intellectual growth and skills development. Education Tourism represents a broad range of products and services related to academic studies, skill enhancement holidays, school trips, sports training, career development courses and language courses, among others. Gastronomy Tourism Gastronomy tourism is a type of tourism activity which is characterized by the visitor's experience linked with food and related products and activities while travelling. Along with authentic, traditional, and/or innovative culinary experiences, Gastronomy Tourism may also involve other related activities such as visiting the local producers, participating in food festivals and attending cooking classes. Eno-tourism (wine tourism), as a sub-type of gastronomy tourism, refers to tourism whose purpose is visiting vineyards, wineries, tasting, consuming and/or purchasing wine, often at or near the source. Health Tourism Health tourism covers those types of tourism which have as a primary motivation, the contribution to physical, mental and/or spiritual health through medical and wellness-based activities which increase the capacity of individuals to satisfy their own needs and function better as individuals in their environment and society. Health tourism is the umbrella term for the subtypes wellness tourism and medical tourism. Mountain Tourism Mountain tourism is a type of tourism activity which takes place in a defined and limited geographical space such as hills or mountains with distinctive characteristics and attributes that are inherent to a specific landscape, topography, climate, biodiversity (flora and fauna) and local community. It encompasses a broad range of outdoor leisure and sports activities. Rural Tourism Rural tourism is a type of tourism activity in which the visitor's experience is related to a wide range of products generally linked to nature-based activities, agriculture, rural lifestyle / culture, angling and sightseeing.Rural tourism activities take place in non-urban (rural) areas with the following characteristics: Low population density; Landscape and land-use dominated by agriculture and forestry; and Traditional social structure and lifestyle Sports Tourism Sports tourism is a type of tourism activity which refers to the travel experience of the tourist who either observes as a spectator or actively participates in a sporting event generally involving commercial and non-commercial activities of a competitive nature. Urban/City Tourism Urban/city tourism is a type of tourism activity which takes place in an urban space with its inherent attributes characterized by non-agricultural based economy such as administration, manufacturing, trade and services and by being nodal points of transport. Urban/city destinations offer a broad and heterogeneous range of cultural, architectural, technological, social and natural experiences and products for leisure and business. Wellness Tourism Wellness tourism is a type of tourism activity which aims to improve and balance all of the main domains of human life including physical, mental, emotional, occupational, intellectual and spiritual. The primary motivation for the wellness tourist is to engage in preventive, proactive, lifestyle-enhancing activities such as fitness, healthy eating, relaxation, pampering and healing treatments. The Next Big Trend in Tourism…..