1st lec - introduction.ppt

Course Title:

Recreational Travel & Tour Management

Prepared by:Ms. Jane G. Devanadera

INTRODUCTIONUNIT IObjectives:• To define tourism, recreation, tour, travel,

management, and leisure;• To know the management of recreational

destinations & activities through responsible travel;

• To determine the importance of recreation; &

• To discuss the career opportunities in recreation.

Tourism

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. (WTO)

“One can make an argument that ATTRACTIONS are the reason people travel.” (Goeldner: 2009)

•Attractions•Accommodation•Adventure and Outdoor Recreation•Events•Entertainment•Food Services•Tourism Services•Transportation•Travel Trade

•Cultural attractions•Natural attractions•Events •Recreation•Entertainment attractions

•Sight-seeing•Golf•Swimming•Tennis•Hiking•Biking•Snow Sports

•Recreation•Travel•Tour•Management

• Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates.

•Latin (re: again, creare: to create, bring forth)

• Defined as refreshment of strength and spirit after work and mean of diversion (Claravall: 2008)

•It’s about the activities undertaken in one’s leisure time leading to renewal (Page:2010)

• This represents all direct elements of travel such as transportation, vacations, resorts, and any other direct passenger elements including but not limited to national parks, attractions, and auto use for any of the above purposes to make a journey from one place to another. (Goeldner:2009)

• Defined as a trip taken by a group of people who travel together and follow a preplanned itinerary. (Goeldner:2009)

• A process of getting things done within businesses and organizations which involves forecasting and planning; organizing; commanding; coordination; and controlling (Robinson:2009)

Management of Recreational Destinations & Activities for Sustainable Tourism

“We do not inherit the Earth from our forefathers, but borrow it from our children.” (Indian proverb)

Management of Recreational Destinations & Activities for Sustainable Tourism

Sustainability: “Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (World Commission on Environment & Deveopment:1987)

Management of Recreational Destinations & Activities for Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism: “Tourism which is economically viable but does not destroy the resources on which the future of tourism will depend, notably the physical environment & the social fabric of the host community.” (Swarbrooke:1999)

Responsible TravelResponsible travel is about bringing you closer to local cultures and environments by involving local people in tourism.

It is about doing this in a fair way that helps ensure that they will give you an even warmer welcome.

Source: Case study provided by Katie Fewings, www.responsibletravel.com

Environmentally Sensitive Travel SuggestionsPlan routes to minimize carbon

emissions Minimize flying time and stopoversRead up on local cultures and learn a

few words of the local languageRemove excess packagingBuy local produce in preference to

imported goods

Environmentally Sensitive Travel SuggestionsHire a local guideDo not buy products made from

endangered species, hard woods, or ancient artefacts

Use public transportUse water sparinglyRemember that local people have different

ways of thinking and concepts of time

•Measure of time from which a person is released from responsibilities or duties they are compelled to perform.

•An expression referring to the periods of time in which a person is freed from paid work at a job.

•A force that allows individuals to consider and reflect on the values and realities that are missed in the activities of daily life

•An essential element of personal development and civilization

•Diverse industry •Generates millions of jobs•Outdoor people – keep fit, to add excitement to their lives, to have fun with family and friends, to experience nature•Rise of recreational travel in domestic and international travel

TYPES OF RECREATIONActive recreation engaging in adventure sports or outdoor games.Passive recreationinvolves activities such as taking a walk on the

riverside, walking on the beach, strolling in parks or taking nature walks.

** Both kinds of recreation have their own set of advantages. They create a positive mood, lighten one’s spirits and help us gain mental peace.

Importance of RecreationTime to get together to have funMaintains health and achieve a

peace of mindMeans of relaxationResearch has shown that recreation

on a daily basis reduces risks of diabetes and hypertension, enhances physical and mental health

Improves the quality of life

RECREATION DEFINITIONRecreation often involves physical activities such as

hiking, cycling, fishing and outdoor games. These activities make you feel fresh and relaxed. The excitement and thrill that accompanies

adventure sports adds to the freshness. Sport makes one’s feel challenged, encourage to take

risks, exhibit skills, thus building self-confidence. Adventure activities are recommended to be made a

part of recreation. Studies have made evident the fact that participation

in adventure activities has a positive effect on life.Adventure:motivates boosts one’s confidence enhances self-awareness.

Indoor Recreational Activities

chessplaying cards board gamesvideo gameswatching televisioninternet surfing

Outdoor Recreational Activitiesarcherytable tenniscyclingfootballfield hockey trekking hikingwalkingclimbingrunningkayakingwater-rafting scuba diving

Career OpportunitiesConcert PromoterLifeguardsTennis / Golf InstructorsCoaches for various athletic teamsDrama DirectorsHandicraft teachersSpecialists working with seniors or

youthCamp counselorsSkiing, boating, sailing instructors

Career OpportunitiesActivity DirectorAquatics SpecialistSki InstructorPark RangerNaturalistMuseum GuideHandicapped Program PlannerForesterCamping DirectorManager, Supervisor, Admin

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN RECREATIONOccupations in recreation and tourism

include travel preparation, leisure activities, hobbies and travel accommodations.

People in those positions may work directly with clients or guests or as a manager, director or supervisor of these facilities.

All of these jobs are within the service industry, meaning that employers value communication and people skills.

Sometimes a college degree is required.

End of Unit I

Thank you…

by:Ms. Jane G. Devanadera