TOURISM (ALL TOPICS)

WHY DO WE GO ON HOLIDAYS?

  1. Leisure and Relaxation

  2. Culture and Learning

  3. Social Reasons

  4. Environmental and Nature

  5. Economic Reasons

  6. Health and Wellbeing

BENEFITS OF TOURISM FOR PEOPLE AND ECONOMY…

  • Creates jobs in hotels, restaurants, transport, and entertainment

  • Brings money into the economy through tourist spending

  • Helps local businesses grow and earn more profit

  • Increases government income from taxes

  • Encourages development of roads, airports, and public services

  • Improves cultural understanding between people from different countries

  • Provides new opportunities and improves living standards for local communities

  • Helps protect historical sites and natural attractions

  • Supports local traditions, crafts, and cultural activities

  • Encourages international connections and trade

TYPE OF INDUSTRY…

Tourism is mainly part of the tertiary industry because it provides services to people.

Industry types:

  • Primary industry – takes raw materials from nature (farming, fishing, mining)

  • Secondary industry – manufactures goods (factories, construction)

  • Tertiary industry – provides services (tourism, transport, hotels, restaurants, banking)

Tourism fits into the tertiary sector since it involves providing services such as accommodation, transport, entertainment, and travel experiences.