What is Tourism | IGI Global (2024)

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Pedro Andrade (University of Minho, Portugal)

Copyright: © 2022|Pages: 40

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3369-0.ch001

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A social, cultural, and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to the places that are outside their usual location of residence for personal or business/professional reasons. While these people are called visitors (which may be tourists or excursionists; residents or non-residents), tourism is associated with the people's activities and, therefore, implies tourism expenditure.

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A social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors (which may be either tourists or excursionists; residents or non-residents) and tourism has to do with their activities, some of which imply tourism expenditure.

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Tourism is an economic field which is constantly subject to changes. The tourists, their habits and their expectations are always changing, and that is the reason why the tourism sector needs to be up to date with the technological advances.

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Tourism is an economic and social activity involving the movement of people from one place to another with the aim of getting to know new places, cultures, landscapes, traditions, gastronomy and other experiences. Set of activities carried out by people voluntarily and temporarily in places outside their usual environment.

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It is an important economic sector that refers to the short-term movements of people to different locations.

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It is travel for pleasure or business; also, the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours.

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Free, voluntary, temporary movement of people outside their place of residence for recreation, health improvement, satisfaction of cultural and educational interests, personal, business, and/or professional purposes, not related to remunerated activities in the country or place of destination.

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Travel for different purposes (time allocation, spending).

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Traveling with certain purposes.

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It is all of the events and relationships arising from temporary accommodation of individuals, provided that they do not turn into permanent stay and do not engage in any income-generating occupation.

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Is the phenomenon of movement of people from place of origin to some other destination for leisure, enjoyment, relaxation purpose, involves temporary stay and spend money there which has been earned at the place of origin and come back to original destination.

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Tourism encompasses travels and stays outside the usual environment of the traveller, for more than one day and less than one consecutive year, for business, leisure, or other purposes.

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Stay and/or travel of persons outside the permanent and ordinary residence, associated with a certain motive and activities, in the framework of leisure time. Earning activity is excluded. Temporary residence can be within the home state as well as abroad, and does not exceed one year.

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It is a phenomenon resulting from people traveling outside their usual environment and their activities in the destination in accordance with the Tourism Satellite Account.

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Tourism involves both leisure and business travel, as well as the philosophy and practise of travelling, the industry of attracting, hosting, and entertaining visitors, and the industry of running tours.

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“It is a multidimensional, multifaceted activity, which touches many lives and many different economic activities. Not surprisingly, tourism has therefore difficult to define - the word ‘tourist’ first appeared in the English language in the early 1800s, yet more than two centuries later we still cannot agree on a definition” ( Cooper et al., 2008 , p. 11).

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Involves the actions of people traveling to and residing in locations different than their regular places for less than one year for business, leisure, or other reasons.

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the industry or sector that deals with people that travel, and that has three main actors: tourists, host communities and workers/stakeholders.

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Travel for pleasure; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. Tourism may be international, or within the traveller’s country. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go “beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only “, as people “travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes”. Tourism can be domestic or international, and international tourism has both incoming and outgoing implications on a country's balance of payments. Today, tourism is a major source of income for many countries, and affects the economy of both the source and host countries, in some cases being of vital importance. Tourism suffered as a result of a strong economic slowdown of the late-2000s recession, between the second half of 2008 and the end of 2009, and the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus, but slowly recovered. International tourism receipts (the travel item in the balance of payments) grew to US$1.03 trillion (€740 billion) in 2011, corresponding to an increase in real terms of 3.8% from 2010. International tourist arrivals surpassed the milestone of 1 billion tourists globally for the first time in 2012, emerging markets such as China, Russia and Brazil had significantly increased their spending over the previous decade. The ITB Berlin is the world's leading tourism trade fair.

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The activities that people carry out during their travels and stays in places other than their own, for a period of time less than one consecutive year, for leisure, business and other purposes (World Travel and Tourism Organization).

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It is the contribution of the movement, to the economy, which emerges with the arrival of foreigners from another country, city or region and with their temporary stay.

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Social, cultural, and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes.

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The movement of people from place to place whose purpose is either pleasure or business for over short period of time.

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It is a growing industry where travels are marked by pleasure or businesses. Tourism should be defined as the act of traveling to know further of new peoples, cultures, and landscapes.

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Definitions of tourism can be thought of as either demand-side definitions, or supply-side definitions. From demand-side point of view, UNWTO defined tourism as “the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes’ (WTO & UNSTAT, 1994 AU28: The in-text citation "WTO & UNSTAT, 1994" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ). From Supply-side point of view, Leiper (1979) AU29: The in-text citation "Leiper (1979)" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. suggested that ‘The tourist industry consists of all those firms, organizations and facilities which are intended to serve the specific needs and wants of tourists’ (p. 400).

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Tourism refers to the activity of people traveling to and staying in places outside of their usual environment for leisure, business, or other purposes. This can include activities such as visiting attractions, exploring new cultures, enjoying recreational activities, attending events or conferences, or simply relaxing and escaping from everyday life. Tourism can take place within one’s own country or internationally, and it can involve a wide range of travel options, from budget-friendly to luxury accommodations and experiences. Overall, tourism is an important industry that contributes to economic growth and cultural exchange between different regions and countries.

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The name given to the relationships originated from the interaction of tourists, business suppliers, host governments, and host communities in the process of attracting and accommodating these tourists and other visitors.

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It consists in the act of travelling away from home less than six months and more than 24 hours. Today it is one of the largest and prosperous industries in the world.

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A social, cultural and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to places outside their usual place of residence. Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.

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Activity or practice of travelling to a specific place for the purpose of enjoyment.

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It is a commercial activity and industry determined by travels and displacement following leisure goals.

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Tourism is travel for pleasure or business. It is also the practice and theory of touring, the business of accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours.

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“can be defined as the theories and practices for being a tourist. This involves travelling and visiting places for leisure-related purposes. Tourism comprises the ideas and opinions people hold which shape their decisions about going on trips, about where to go (and where not to go) and what to do or not do, about how to relate to other tourists, locals and service personnel. And it is all the behavioural manifestations of those ideas” (Leiper, 2004, p. 44).

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Service sector oriented to given services and meet demand of tourists.

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The movement of people to destinations outside their places of work and residence, for a consecutive period and less than one year, for leisure or other reasons.

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1. The practice of travelling for pleasure. 2. The business of providing tours and services for tourists.

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Tourism, the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services.

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The activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure, business or other purposes for not more than one consecutive year.

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Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes.

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A social and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or professional purposes.

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It is a collection of activities, services, process, and industry that delivers travel experience to individuals or group of travelers; who will spend time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure while making use of the commercial provision of service.

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The World Tourism Organization defines tourism as “Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors (which may be either tourists or excursionists; residents or non-residents) and tourism has to do with their activities, some of which imply tourism expenditure”.

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It is a service industry that often stimulates the pleasure for traveling.

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The action of travelling, of travelling and visiting an “elsewhere” (cultural and/or natural) in response to the desire to experience difference and exoticism. Contemporary tourism has its origins in the Grand Tour undertaken by the aristocratic and bourgeois elites between various European holiday resorts or places of historical renown.

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It is defined as the act of traveling for pleasure or business out for home more than one day and less than six months.

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Is a set of services oriented to travel and leisure practices which include different subsectors.

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Tourism is all of the economic, cultural, technical measures and studies carried out to attract tourists to a country or a region. It is the most important sub-sector of the service sector.

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It is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes.

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This refers to travel be it for leisure, business or holidays. Tourism is a very lucrative sector that contributes to county’s GDP.

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Tourism is the peoples’ activities travelling to and staying in places outside their normal environment for leisure, business and other purposes and not for more than a consecutive year.

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Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to places outside their usual place of residence. Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. AU59: Reference appears to be out of alphabetical order. Please check

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Tourism is a complex set of industries including accommodation, recreation and entertainment, food and beverage services, and transportation services for business, leisure, or other purposes.

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It is a field that deals with the temporary travels of individuals and their purchasing activities within the scope of the holiday, entertainment, education, religion, sports, and various activities.

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It refers to the trips that people engage in for various purposes but without seeking the aim of making money.

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Comprises all the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment, for leisure, business and other purposes.

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A social, cultural, and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors (which may be either tourists or excursionists; residents or non-residents) and tourism has to do with their activities, some of which involve tourism expenditure.

Chapter 1

Activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside of their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, or other purposes.

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Is the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services. As such, tourism is a product of modern social arrangements, beginning in Western Europe in the 17 th century, although it has antecedents in Classical antiquity.

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The act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services.

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It is a term encompassing all kinds of visits including travelling leisure, business and other purposes.

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Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to places outside their usual place of residence. Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.

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Economic activity where individuals stay more than 24 hours in another place different from their residence.

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Integrative and scientific operation of any tourist attraction destination.

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Are the activities of people traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure, business, or other purposes for not more than one consecutive year.

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The activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.

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Refers to the act of traveling by a person, going to different places or regions of a country, it is to see the scenic environment, it is said that a person who traveled 50 miles or 80.5 kilometers away from his residence referred as a tourist as per World Tourism Organization.

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This occurs when people travel for business or pleasure. Tourism can occur domestically, where people travel within a country to visit another town or city. International tourism is when people travel to visit a new country.

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Activities that people do when travelling or staying away from their environment. Usually for leisure, business or other purposes and a short period.

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Involves the commercial provision and the demand of specific services. Tourism is a product of social arrangements involving the process of spending time away from home, normally involving recreation, pleasure, and relaxation – although in more recent times it also involves other activities as medial torism, academic tourism, industrial tourism, business tourism, pilgrimage, among others.

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Departures of visitors to another country or place other than the place of permanent residence for various purposes.

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Activities of persons identified as visitors involving holidays and visits to places of interest.

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It is a visit to a country or region to rest, travel, see or get to know.

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The voluntary and temporary movement of people from one place to another for leisure or recreational purpose.

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Is a phenomenon/activity where people move from their home locations to other countries or places primarily for leisure, exploration, or professional reasons.

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A social, cultural, and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to places that are outside their usual location of residence for personal or business/professional reasons. While these people are called visitors (which may be tourists or excursionists; residents or non-residents), tourism is associated with the people’s activities and, therefore, implies tourism expenditure.

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Tourism is a travel and accommodation event that is made as a consumer in order to meet tourists’ needs in relation to the relaxation, entertainment, culture in a place outside the permanent inhabitation.

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A specific type of leisure characterized by moving from one's usual place of residence and involving a minimum duration, unlike other recreational activities of a domestic nature, usually daily.

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The movement of people from place to place whose purpose is either pleasure or business for over short period of time.

Chapter 5

The act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services.

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A journey to a place for some specific purpose.

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Trips and stays made by people in places other than their usual environment within a period of less than 365 days, for leisure, business, or other reasons.

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It is considered a sector industry oriented to promote travel experiences and consumption. Today tourism is considered one of the largest industries worldwide.

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A set of public or private services aimed at promoting and organizing tourism activities, which include, among others, the selection and classification of places and areas of tourist interest, the creation and implementation of tourist routes, the planning of events, organization and the control of establishments, institutions and service providers related to this activity

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The act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services.

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The experiences that people make with the condition of staying more than 24 hours from their permanent place of residence and including recreation, entertainment, accommodation, eating and drinking are called tourism.

Chapter 1

Tourism refers to the movement of people (both within and outside the national borders). Tourism is a multidimensional phenomenon and meanings for diverse things to different people as tourism is an abstraction of a varied range of consumption actions which require products and services from a varied range of businesses from the world.

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Comprises the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes.

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Income: The income that a country, region or a place earns as a result of economic activities arising from tourism.

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From a business standpoint, this is the commercial side of travel, highlighting places to visit as well as the social, cultural, and economic experience that one can realize through traveling and developing an understanding or awareness with a different environment through involvement and familiarity.

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One of today's largest industries promoting travel, consumption, eating, and entertainment.

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The business of providing services for people on holiday, for example hotels, restaurants, and trips.

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Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to places outside their usual place of residence. Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited. AU59: Reference appears to be out of alphabetical order. Please check

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The practice of traveling for recreation and/or the guidance or management of tourists.

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Tourism is an activity of spending time away from home for recreation, relaxation, knowledge, adventure, and pleasure.

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It is collection of activities, services, process and industry that delivers travel experience to individuals or group of travelers who will spend time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of service.

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Comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year (12 months) for leisure, business or other purposes.

Chapter 13

Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to places outside their usual place of residence. Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.

Chapter 1

Tourism refers to travel for the purpose of happiness or business. More generally, tourism denotes to outdoor activities during holidays at domestic and international levels.

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Is an industry that offers experience by its essence and foundation.

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An activity which consists in visiting places, spaces or cultures while leaving the security of home.

Chapter 2

Is a subservice sector, commercial activity or industry dedicated to organize tours and travels following pleasure for travels.

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This is defined as a set of service sectors that contribute to the leisure activities or outdoor recreation.

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Rural tourism is a type of tourism that takes place in rural areas. However, this definition is in many cases incomplete and it is generally difficult to define a more specific definition that could apply to all rural areas. Rural tourism includes staying in the economy and special forms of activities such as vacation in nature, ecotourism, adventure, sports. and health and cult. tourism, walking, climbing, riding, hunting, fishing, education etc.

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A social, cultural and economic phenomenon related to the movement of people to places outside their usual place of residence. Tourism comprises the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.

Chapter 8

One of the wealth generating industries of nations.

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Traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure or business. Tourism industry consists of businesses that sell products or services to these travelers, also known as “tourists”.

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The practice of traveling for recreation.

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Tourism implies recreational tour or business tours around the globe through the provision of tourism organization for operationalizing the specific tours to the desired destination along with all attractions, accommodation and guiding or entertaining stuff.

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The voluntary and temporary movement of people from one place to another for leisure or recreational purpose.

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The commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest.

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The commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest. There are numerous types of tourism based on tourist’s interest and market demands.

Chapter 11

Tourism, the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services.