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DEFINITION OF TOURISM
The temporary short- term movement of people to destinations outside the places where they
normally live and work
Activities during their stay at these destinations
Comprises the activities of people travelling to and staying in places outside their usual
environment for less than a year for leisure, business and other purposes.
TYPES OF TOURISM
International
Domestic
“Tourism in the pure sense is essentially a pleasure activity; in which money earned in one’s abode is
spent in places visited”
MEANING OF TOURISTS
TOURIST- A person who visits a country other than that in which he usually resides for a period of at
least 24 hours.
DOMESTIC TOURISM
Refers to travel taken exclusively within the national boundaries of the travelers country.
No language barriers, currency or documentary boundaries
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
INDEPENDENT TOUR
ATTRACTIONS
- Site attraction- one which the destination itself has appeal
- Event attraction- tourists are drawn to the destination because of what is taking place there.
- NATURAL- mountains, beaches, etc.
- MAN-MADE- buildings and architectural interests.
AMENITIES/ FACILITIES
- Accommodation
- Food
- Local transport and communications
- Entertainment
ACCESSIBILITY
- Having regular and convenient forms of good railways, coach services, airport and seaport
7 CHARACTERISTICS OF TOURISM
IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM
- Tourism is derived from the Hebrew word “torah” which means studying, learning
and searching.
During the Medieval period, travel declined. Travel is derived from the word “travail” became
burdensome, dangerous and demanding during this time. After the decline of the Roman
Empire in the 5th century roads were not maintained and became unsafe. Thieves inflicted harm
on those who dared to travel. Crusaders and pilgrims were the only ones who traveled.
- With the Renaissance period, a few renowned universities developed, travel for
education was introduced largely by the British.
- Travel for education became popular on the 16th century.
- Under Elizabeth I, young men seeking positions I court were encouraged to travel to
the continent to widen their education.
- Education for gentleman should be completed by a “Grand Tour” of the cultural
centers of the continent that lasted 3 years.
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