PRT 220 (001) Foundations of Tourism Test 1 Review

Test 1 review for North Carolina State University NCSU PRT 220 (001) Foundations of Tourism class

Tourism

The temporary movement of people to destinations outside their normal places of work and residence, the activities undertaken during their stay in those destinations, and the facilities created to cater to their needs.

Tourist

A voluntary, temporary traveler, with the expectation of pleasure from the novelty and change experienced on a relatively long and non-recurrent round-trip.

Inbound and Outbound tourism

What are the two types of tourism?

Internal tourism

Visits by residents and nonresidents of a country. It is the combination of inbound and outbound tourism.

Domestic tourism

Visits by residents of a country within the country. Recirculates money and allows tourists to learn about themselves. “Learn who we are.”

Inbound tourism

Visits to a country by nonresidents. Injects money and allows foreigners to learn about the nation’s culture. “Teach them who we are.”

Outbound Tourism

Visits by residents of a country to another country. Leaks money and exerts economic power on others.

$2.7 billion

The amount of money spent in the tourism industry

Food and beverage

What is the most common source of income for tourism, with over $695 million or 26.5% of the total income?

Tourism System

Population demands transportation, which supplies attractions and services, which gives information and promotion back to the population.

Examples of tourism as a tool for economic development

• Main street rejuvenation

• Economic innovation after end of extractive and manufacturing industries

• Monoculture vs Permaculture tourism

Examples of tourism as a tool to boost culture and heritage

• Creative tourism and stimulation of local arts scene

• Generate interest in heritages to justify conservation

Examples of tourism as a tool to protect the environment

• Economic impact of tourism justifies environmental conservation

• Educate and entertain (“edutain”) locals and visitors about the environment

Governments

Provide essential services and basic infrastructure. Can negotiate and make agreements with other nations on issues such as immigration or flying over and landing on other territory.

Tourism Organizations

Organizations responsible for the promotion, research, statistic monitoring, planning, resource protection, and infrastructure development of tourist regions.

Levels of tourism organizations

• World (ex World Tourism Organization)

• International (ex Asia Pacific Tourism Organization)

• National (ex US Travel Association)

• Province/State (ex South Carolina Dept. of PRT)

• City, County, or Tourism Region (ex Greater Raleigh CVB)

UN World Tourism Organization

The most widely recognized organization in tourism. It serves as a global forum to transfer tourism know-how, produce stats and research, as well as promote sustainability. It is made up of countries, seven territories and over 350 affiliate members representing aspects of the tourism industry.

Baecation

Going on vacation with a partner; results in intimate and special bonding

World Travel and Tourism Council

Goals: lobby governments to make tourism a priority; create awareness of the economic importance of tourism; reduce barriers to industry growth; move toward open and competitive markets

Members: Executives from all sectors of industry, including accommodation, catering, entertainment, recreation, and transportation