3.01 Hospitality and Tourism - Middleton

baby boomers

People born during the demographic Post-World War II between the years 1946 and 1964.

business traveler

A person who travels for the purpose of sales, training, and functions related to work.

culture

The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time. A particular society that has its own beliefs, ways of life, art, etc. Away of thinking.

demographics

Statistics on groups of people about their age, ethnic background, education, or income.

discretionary income

The amount of an individual's income that is left for spending, investing or saving after taxes and personal necessities (such as food, shelter, and clothing) have been paid. Money spent on luxury items, vacations and non-essential goods and services.

extrinsic

Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.

intrinsic

Belonging naturally; essential.

leisure travel

Travel for rest, relaxation, and enjoyment.

target market

Market segment whose needs a business strives to meet.

senior market

Market segment that describe people ages 60 to 90.

disabled market

People that have an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these.

women travelers

Women traveling without a male companion.