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Hospitality and Tourism Industry Alexandra Berning Section 10 Characteristics of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry According to World Travel and Tourism Council: Travel Air Cruise Rail Coach Automobile Lodging Hotels and Motels Meetings, Conventions and Expositions
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Hospitality and Tourism Industry Alexandra Berning Section 10
Characteristics of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry • According to World Travel and Tourism Council:
Travel Air Cruise Rail Coach Automobile Lodging Hotels and Motels Meetings, Conventions and Expositions Umbrella of Travel and Tourism
Foodservice Restaurants Recreation Attractions Gaming Parks Umbrella of Travel and Tourism
Tourism Organizations • International Organizations • World Tourism Organization (WTO) • Intl. Air Transportation Association (IATA) • Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) • Domestic Organizations • US Travel and Tourism Administration (USTTA) • Travel Industry of America (TIA)
Economic Impact of Tourism • International travelers spend about $72.3 billion on travel related expenses in US • 20.8 million are directly employed in the industry • Travel generates about $95.6 billion a year in tax receipts • Nearly 46 million international travelers visit the US each year
Summary Slide • Characteristics of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry • Umbrella of Travel and Tourism (1) • Umbrella of Travel and Tourism (2) • Tourism Organizations • Economic Impact of Tourism • World’s Top 10 Tourism Earners