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What is tourism?. Reet Pärna Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics. Tourist. Is any person visiting a country other that in which he usually resides for a period at least 24 hours. Tourism. is an activity engaged in by people who travel. Travelers. Relevant to tourism.
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What is tourism? Reet Pärna Olustvere School of Service and Rural Economics
Tourist Is any person visiting a country other that in which he usually resides for a period at least 24 hours.
Tourism is an activity engaged in by people who travel
Travelers Relevant to tourism Not related directly to tourism Tourists Excursionists
The Dimensions of Tourism • Attractions • Facilities • Transportation • Hospitality
Attractions may be based on: • Natural recources • Ethnicity • Entertainment
The major facilities are • Lodging • Food and beverage • Support servicies • Infrastructure
Transportation • Conditions for travel • Saving time • Hospitality
For tourism to happen, people need • The time • The money • The means • The motivation
The major industry segments associated with travel and tourism are: • Travel companies • Attractions • Facilities • Destination marketing • Channel marketing • Other affiliated areas