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The UK Travel and Tourism Sector

The UK Travel and Tourism Sector. One of the largest sectors in the world in terms of generating jobs and income. A dynamic and vibrant sector A major contribution to the UK economy. Main types of tourism. 3 main types of tourism:

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The UK Travel and Tourism Sector

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  1. The UK Travel and TourismSector One of the largest sectors in the world in terms of generating jobs and income. A dynamic and vibrant sector A major contribution to the UK economy

  2. Main types of tourism 3 main types of tourism: • Domestic tourism – taking holidays and trips in your own country • Outbound tourism – travelling to a different country for a visit or holiday • Inbound tourism – visitors from overseas coming into the country.

  3. Reasonswhy people travel • Business: Business travellers will attend meetings, conferences, exhibitions and events • Leisure: Leisure travellers may be on holiday or taking a trip of particular cultural or personal interest • To visit friends and relatives (VFR), in the UK or abroad

  4. Tourismfacts

  5. types of tourism Agritourism Adventure tourism Cultural Tourism Dark tourism Education tourism Faith tourism Ecotourism Medicaltourism Sports tourism Staycation Wellness tourism …

  6. Agritourism Short for ‘agriculture’ where visitors are interested in farms and the countryside

  7. AdventureTourism Outdooractivity in an unusual, remote or a wilderness area. Bungee jumping, mountaineeringexpeditions, rafting, rock climbing, diving, windsurfing, paragliding...

  8. CULTURAL TOURISM tourismconcernedwith the region’sculture (the lifestyle and history of the people, their art, architecture, ... ) cultural facilitiessuch as museums, theatres and festivals

  9. Visiting sites associated with war, death and tragic events, for example concentration or death camps and ‘ground zero’ at the former World Trade Center site.

  10. Education tourism A visit for specific educational reasons

  11. Faith tourism Religious travel for pilgrimage and to sacred sites of religious importance, such as ROME, Jerusalem and Mecca.

  12. ECOTOURISM Tourism which is environmentally friendly and sustainable

  13. MEDICAL TOURISM Travelling to have operations or receive dental treatment, which may be cheaper and faster than at home.

  14. SPORTS TOURISM Travelling to play in or watch sporting events or competitions

  15. staycation A vacation thatisspentatone’s home enjoying all that home and one’s home environs have to offer

  16. WellnessTourism Activitiesthatmaintainpersonalhealth and wellness massages, body treatments, facial treatments, exercisefacilities & programs, weightlossprograms, nutrition programs

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