1st Quarter Flashcards
Tourism
A social cultural economic phenomenon
Tourism expenditure
The visitor spends the money they have brought from their origin providing income for the area they visited
What are the components of a tourism system
Tourist generating region and tourist destination region
Defined as actions of one object coming forcibly into contact with another
Impacts
It has to do with the economic benefits and costs in engaging in tourism
Economic
Gains and losses in the society and culture of the host community and the tourist who come from the experiences
Socio-cultural
What are the positive impacts of Socio-cultural
Cultural exchange
Preservation of cultural heritage
Economic development
Cross-cultural understanding
What are the negative impacts of Socio-cultural
Destruction of natural and cultural resources
Overcrowding
Displacement of local communities
Social and cultural change
Exploitation of labor
One of the reasons for the travel in tourism is the allure of the environment of the destination
Environmental impact
Raised level of awareness for preservation and conservation efforts
Most important gain
Helps in taking better care of the available resources
Practice of ecological tourism
Encompasses all activities related to movement of individuals or groups of people often referred to as tourist
Tourism industry
Concerned with the provision of services to guests
Hospitality industry
What are the included businesses in the hospitality industry
Lodging
Food
Beverage services
Event planning
Entertainment
What does the hospitality industry aim for?
Welcoming and Pleasant environment
Comfort
Satisfaction
Overall experience
