Introduction to Travel and Tourism Industry – Lesson 01

Question-and-Answer flashcards covering key definitions, comparisons, sectors, types, and economic importance of tourism from Lesson 01.

What is the basic definition of tourism?

A temporary or short-term movement away from where a person normally lives and works, involving travel and stay outside the usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, or other purposes.

According to the UN-style definition given, what maximum duration can a tourism trip last?

Not more than one consecutive year.

Who is considered a tourist?

A person visiting a place for pleasure or interest who travels to and stays outside their usual environment for up to one consecutive year for leisure, business, or other purposes.

In simple terms, how does ‘travel’ differ from ‘tourism’?

Travel is the act of moving or going on a journey from one place to another, while tourism is traveling specifically to spend time away from home for recreation.

Give two common purposes for which travellers (not tourists) might journey.

Meeting family and friends, education, work, or business.

Give two common purposes for which tourists travel.

Pleasure, relaxation, refreshment, or exploring new places.

How does the typical length of stay differ between travellers and tourists?

Travellers often stay longer at a place, whereas tourists generally do not stay long.

What language tendency often distinguishes a traveller from a tourist?

Travellers try to learn the regional language; tourists commonly rely on English.

How do visitation patterns differ between travellers and tourists?

Travellers aim to visit many places independently, while tourists usually see only those sites included in a tour package.

Name any three sectors of the tourism industry.

Possible answers: Accommodation; Food & Beverage; Adventure Tourism & Recreation; Transportation; Attractions & Retail; Travel Trade; Events & Conferences; Tourism Services.

List all eight sectors of the tourism industry identified in the lesson.

Accommodation; Food & Beverage; Adventure Tourism & Recreation; Transportation; Attractions & Retail; Travel Trade; Events & Conferences; Tourism Services.

What is domestic tourism?

Tourism involving residents traveling only within their own country.

What is inbound (incoming) tourism?

Travelers arriving in a country that is not their own (foreign visitors coming into the destination country).

What is outbound tourism?

Residents of a country traveling to destinations outside their home country.

State three ways tourism is important to an economy.

Generates foreign exchange earnings; creates employment opportunities; provides public and private income; encourages cultural exchange; stimulates infrastructure development; promotes national publicity.