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Destination

The place a tourist visits.

Resilient

Able to continue after a bad event.

Tourism

The business of providing services such as transport, places to stay, and entertainment for people who leave their normal place of living.

Tourists

A person who travels temporarily from one place to another.

Domestic Tourism

When a tourist travels within their own country.

Inbound Tourism

A type of tourism where tourists travel to a country.

Outbound Tourism

A type of tourism where tourists travel out of their country of residence.

Day Trip

When a tourist travels for less than 24 hours.

Leisure Travel

Travel for the purpose of leisure, enjoyment, or recreation.

Business Travel

Travel for the purpose of work to attend meetings, conferences, or exhibitions.

MICE

Different types of business travel, including Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions.

Eco-tourism

Visiting a destination to enjoy the natural environment without causing any damage.

Sustainability

The ability to conserve the environment and people's way of life into the future.

Seasonality

The way in which tourism demand fluctuates throughout the year.

Perishable

Describes something that cannot be stored and expires if not sold.

Visual Impairment

Some loss of the ability to see.

Adventure Tourism

Visiting a destination for excitement.

Thrill Seeker

Someone who enjoys exciting or adventurous activities.

Source Market

The country that inbound tourists have travelled from.

Intangible

Describes something that cannot be touched and has no physical presence.

Goods

Tangible objects that can be touched in a store.

Services

Actions done on behalf of the tourist.

Special Interest Travel

Traveling for specific interests such as culture, health, or adventure.

Resort

A place visited by leisure tourists for holidays, relaxation, or activities.

Purpose-built Resort

A resort that is planned and built especially for tourism.

Integrated Resort

A single-site complex of hotel accommodation and facilities.

Package Holiday

A holiday where transport and accommodation are bundled together, often including extras like excursions.

Shoulder Season

The period between peak and off-peak seasons, offering a balance of good weather and fewer crowds.

All-Inclusive Resort

A resort where accommodation, meals, drinks, and activities are included in the price.

Cultural Tourism

Tourism that emphasizes experiencing the history and culture of a destination.

Medical Tourism

Traveling to another country to receive medical, dental, or surgical care.

Dark Tourism

Tourism involving travel to sites associated with death, suffering, or disaster.

Volunteer Tourism

Tourism that includes volunteering for a cause, often involving environmental or social projects.

Geotourism

Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place, including its environment, heritage, aesthetics, culture, and the well-being of its residents.

Sustainable Tourism

Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities.

Accessible Tourism

Tourism that is inclusive for all people, including those with disabilities, ensuring they can enjoy tourism experiences with dignity and equality.