Definitions of Tourism

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Definitions of Tourism

• Activity of people traveling away from their
  home community to engage in one or more of a
  variety of activities
• Study of man away from his usual habitat, the
  industry which responds to his needs, and the
  impacts that both he and the industry have on the
  host socio-cultural, economic, and physical
  environments.
• Dr. Jafar Jafari (Educator)

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More Definitions!

• The activities of a person outside his or her
  usual environment for less than a specified
  period of time, and whose main purpose of travel
  is other than exercise of an activity remunerated
  from the place visited.
• (World Trade Organization)
• Study of man, or the visitor, in the context
  of tourism which can call upon the disciplines of
  psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics,
  history, and others.
• (Brent Ritchie, Educator)

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Definition in Your Book

• 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.

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Tourisms Scope

• International Travelers to U.S. 94 billion
• American Travelers (outside) 82.0 billion
• 12.0 billion surplus!!
• Directly employs 7.6 million people in U.S.
• Worlds largest industry?
• In U.S. 3rd (Auto food stores)
• 2nd only to health services in employment

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Texas Tourism

• Travelers to 29.2 billion annually!
• Over 450,000 tourism related jobs
• Generates over 1.7 million in taxes
• Ranks 2nd nationally as a destination
• Cali, TX, FL, NY, IL, NV
• 2 in domestic travel as well!

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Expenditure Patterns

• .38 Transportation
• .26 Food
• .17 Lodging
• .10 Entertainment
• .09 Incidentals
• 1.00

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Characteristics of Travel Tourism

• Movement
• Multi-purpose
• Exchange of Money
• Its local Its Global
• Its a massive growing industry
• May be a compelling motive form some
• May promote peace and understanding
• The industry is fragmented

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Tourism is Complex

• The tourist (business or pleasure?)
• The businesses providing goods/services
• The government of the host community
• The host community
• Thus, one definition of tourism is the
  interaction of these perspectives in attracting
  and hosting tourists

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Supply vs. Demand
Supply (accom., food, transport., etc.) Demand
(the Tourists desire)
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When are we Tourists?

• Time
• 24 hours accommodations
• Day tripper or Excursionist?
• Distance
• 50 miles? 100 miles?
• Purpose
• Business or Pleasure?

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ONE Definition of a Tourist

• A tourist is one who travels away from home for
  a distance of at least 50 miles (one way) for
  business, pleasure, personal affairs, or any
  other purpose except to commute to work, whether
  for an overnight stay or return the same day.
• (Natl Tourism Resources Review Commission)

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Phases of Tourism

• Anticipation Planning
• Travel to the Site
• The on-site Experience
• Return Travel
• Recollection

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Tourisms Impact on Community

• Energy Use (Water Power)
• Urban Revitalization
• Environmental Quality
• Economic Growth
• Trade Deficits (cars for tourists)
• Full Employment
• Quality of Life