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it is about introduction to Tourism for the grade 10th. it basically outline and define what Tourism to the learners and it is involved in tourism as a subject not and industry.

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  • TOURISM LESSON PRESENTATIONBY TE. ZITHA 201225966

  • OBJECTIVESAfter reading and studying this you should be able to:Describe the evolution of tourismDefine the scope and importance of tourism, both for the U.S. economy and internationallyExplain why tourism is described by Gunn and Leiper as a system

  • We can approach tourism from multiple viewpointsAreas are interrelatedIndustry experts recommend a systems approachIf something happens in one area, it will likely cause an effect in another Introduction

  • United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) definition:Activities of persons traveling to, and staying in places outside their usual environment. Not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposesDEFINITION OF TOURISM

  • Important terms:Demand side Tourists motivationsSupply sideSectors that satisfy tourist needsInfrastructureComponents that an areas residents rely onSuperstructureFacilities built to accommodate tourist needs DEFINITION OF TOURISM (CONTD.)

  • We can study tourism from several perspectivesHolistic interdisciplinary approach Includes all elements of Figure 12Also includes several other elements (e.g., geography, motivation, marketing, economics, policy, agriculture, etc.)PERSPECTIVES OF TOURISM

  • Narrow senseConsists of what the tourist buysWider senseCombination of what the tourist does at the destination and services usedTHE TOURISM PRODUCT

  • Characteristics of a tourism product:Service, which is intangible (e.g., cannot be inspected physically)Psychological in attractionVaries in quality and standardsSupply side is fixed (e.g., more hotel rooms cannot be instantly created to meet demand).

    THE TOURISM PRODUCT (CONTD.)

  • Major types:Internal tourismResidents of a country visiting other parts of their own countryDomestic tourismInbound tourism plus internal tourism

    CHARACTERISTICS OF TOURISM

  • International tourismInbound tourism, which are visits to a country or region by nonresidentOutbound tourismVisits by residents of a country or region to another country or region

    CHARACTERISTICS (CONTD.)

  • Characteristics:Combination of phenomena and relationshipsDynamic elements (the journey) and static elements (the stay)Movement to destinations is temporaryNot connected with paid workTourist goes to the productCHARACTERISTICS (CONTD.)

  • Tourism products are not used up Labor-intensivePeople-orientedMultidimensionalSeasonalDynamicCHARACTERISTICS (CONTD.)

  • Several interacting industries make up the tourism system, including:TransportationLodgingAttractionsFoodserviceTOURISM INDUSTRY SECTORS

  • Preindustrial ageCruises on the NileWealthy Egyptians, Greeks, and RomansOlympics The wheel and roadsTradeThe Grand TourTOURISM PAST

  • TrainsSteam power gave birth to rail travelCauses of increased growth: Need to move goodsPolitics, immigrants, and laborTravel and tourism Causes of decline:New modes of transportation (e.g., bus, car, and airplanes)Great Depression

    TOURISM PAST (CONTD.)

  • CruisingUntil 1830, travel by ship was primitiveMostly used for discovery, trading, or migrationThe Peninsula and Orient (P&O) companyFirst to offer cruises between Britain, Spain, and Portugal

    TOURISM PAST (CONTD.)

  • Automobile travelInternal combustion engine automobileEmerged from steam enginesHenry FordAutomobile assembly lineModel-T FordIncreased leisure travel

    TOURISM PAST (CONTD.)

  • Air travelWright brothers1935 commercial flights became feasibleWorld War II Pressed planes into military service1950 commercial jet airplanesBoeing 700 seriesTOURISM PAST (CONTD.)

  • Main elements:Vital force for peaceSocial importanceEconomic importanceCultural enrichmentEmployment opportunitiesEducational significanceTOURISM PRESENT

  • Jafar Jafaris platforms:Advocacy platformMany were advocating for tourism developmentCautionary platformStudies that argued tourism is not all benefitsAdaptancy platformFavoring one alternative over anotherKnowledge based platformCombined the platformsTOURISM PRESENT (CONTD.)

  • Scope of travel and tourismMass travel and tourismAfter World War II superhighways, commercial jets, and disposable income made it possibleTravel flows change continuouslyDepend on economic conditions Includes exchange rates, political factors, and business conditionsBusiness power of Japan, China, and IndiaTOURISM PRESENT (CONTD.)

  • Business travelMeetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, and training sessionsIncentive travelNormal business travelMay be a combination of first twoResearch and teaching travel

    TOURISM PRESENT (CONTD.)

  • Domestic leisure travelLarge and growing sectorIncludes travel for recreation, visiting friends and relatives, history and culture, attractions, entertainment, cruising, and sightseeingDomestic business travelIncludes all forms that are work relatedMICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions)DOMESTIC TRAVEL AND TOURISM

  • DIFFERENT TYPE OF TOURISMAdventure tourismCultural tourismConference tourismWild life tourism

  • IMPACT OF TOURISMLiving standardEmploymentTransportationHealth facility

  • PollutionCrimePopulationLike in Prices

  • DIFFERENT TYPE OF ROOMStudio roomLanai roomPent houseDuplex

  • The Different Typesof Tourism

  • A Choice BetweenTwo Categories of Tourism:Mass Tourism:The organized movement of large groups of people to specialized tourist locations.A consequence of the increase of people traveling for pleasure; developed to cater to huge numbers of tourists.Examples: whole resort towns, theme parks, tourism business districts, cruises, packaged vacations, all-inclusive resorts, etc.MASS TOURISM V.S. ALTERNATIVE

  • Mass Tourism

  • A Choice BetweenTwo Categories of Tourism:Alternative Tourism:Individually planned activities to gain and experience first-hand knowledge about local cultures and environments.Focus on secluded areas, occur during non-peak travelling times, can include arranging own flights and accommodations.Example: a self-planned biking trip through Vermont, while camping or arranging accommodations as you go.MASS TOURISM V.S. ALTERNATIVE

  • Alternative Tourism

  • A Quick Comparison between Mass and Alternative Tourism

    Mass TourismAlternative Tourismlarge groupssingles, families, friendstraditionalrecent trendfixed programspontaneous decisionsfocus on sightsfocus on experienceslittle or no background research careful preparation and research desire for souvenirsdesire for memories / knowledgepurchase items while therebring items to give awaymay involve loud social activitiesquiet, low impactsnapshots and postcardsphotography and paintingno language preparationlearn local language

  • Pleasure TourismTo improve the physical or spiritual condition of an individual .Examples: yoga workshops, detoxification clinics, spas, etc.

  • Business TourismTo complete a business transaction or attend a business meeting / conference.

  • Nature TourismTo enjoy a natural setting or wildlife, including ecotourism.

  • Cultural TourismTo experience the history, folklore, and culture of a people.

  • Recreation TourismTo escape the routine of daily life, such as camping or going to a beach.

  • Active TourismHas a set objective, such as climbing a mountain or learning a new language.

  • Sports TourismTo experience a sport or sporting event, such as ski holidays or the Olympics.

  • Religious TourismInvolves visiting a place of spiritual significance.

  • Health / Medical TourismTo improve ones health, such as a visit to a health resort or weight-loss camp.

  • *Adventure TourismInvolves challenges and adventure, such as trekking through a tropical rainforest or rock climbing.

    * Types of Sustainable Tourism, a movement, which started around 2000.

  • *Wilderness TourismTo experience something very different from everyday life in remote wilderness areas.

    * Types of Sustainable Tourism, a movement, which started around 2000.

  • *EcotourismStresses low-impact adventure in a natural setting; sometimes called green tourism.

    * Types of Sustainable Tourism, a movement, which started around 2000.

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