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T&H 1 Chapter 1
T&H 1 Chapter 1
IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM
Learning Objectives:
Define tourism
Differentiate tourists from excursionists
Understand the various elements of travel used as
criteria for defining travelers and/or tourists
Explain the nature of a tour
Elucidate the characteristics of a tourist product
and a tourist destination
Compare tourism with other industries
Appreciate the importance of tourism
Definition of Tourism
Distance
Length of Stay at a Destination
Residence of the Traveler
Purpose of Travel
The Nature of a Tour