Chapter 1 Flashcards
when Buchanan Report issued?
1994
Canadian Tourism Commission
responsible for promoting all areas of the industry both at home and on a global basis
Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
charged with identifying and developing training standards and programs for all areas and levels of the industry
what are 8 interlocking sub-sectors or components
transportation accommodations F&B attractions events adventure tourism and outdoor recreation services tourism services
transportation
way to get to a destination and to get around once the destination is reached
accommodations
a place to sleep and includes any type of lodging available to the travelling public
F&B
provides perhaps the greatest opportunity for the entrepreneur
Attractions
component entertains and educates the visitors
permanent which means they can be visited at any time of year, and they may be natural or manufactured
events
available for only a short period of time
ATOR
the component of recreation and entertainment that provides hands-on, physical activities for visitors.
Ecotourism
travel that is intended to support the study of earth’s biodiversity- is of great interest to many visitors, and canada’s geography makes this country a fascination destination
travel services
an interest in geography and other cultures and a love of people all combine to create the perfect job for someone who wants the best of both worlds- a chance to travel and still work near home
NAICS
allow canada, mexico, US to produce statistics using the same terminology and sector information, giving them the ability to determine the health of their own economy and its projected growth rate, based on the two other economies.
5 sub-sectors of tourism
accommodation F&B recreation and entertainment transportation travel services
tourism
the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, other purposes
Agricultural tourism
visitor the chance to enjoy the chance to work on a family farm, learning more about the production of specific product
ecotourism
understand this relationship, to become involved in nature-related experiences, and to see a sight that scientists have identified as fragile before it disappears
volunteer tourism
with a desire to give back to the world community, to learn more about a culture, or just to change their daily life pattern for a short period of time some tourists are paying for the opportunity to volunteer
Spa tourism
focus on overall health and well-being of the traveller
medical tourism
choosing a destination to gain access to s specific medical practise unavailable at home
extreme tourism
exotic tourism products has people paying to put their lives at risk
Reason for the Growth of tourism
the advancement made in out transportation system the advancements made in media coverage the introduction of computer systems the internet and ecommerce better educational system more disposable income a more stressful lifestyle declining cost of travel better marketing and promotion common worldwide currency easing of government travel restrictions political stability
trip
as any travel that takes a person 80km from their place of residence of any reason other than a commute to work or school, travel in an ambulance or to a hospital or clinic, or a trip that is longer than one year.
foreign tourists=inbound tourists
visiting a country, other than in which they usually reside, for a period of at least 24hrs
domestic tourists
people who travelling in the country in which they reside, staying for at least 24hrs, and travelling at least 80km from their home
same-day tourist, excursionists
often travel 80km from home for recreation or entertainment w/o staying overnight
why canadian loves to travel
- cold weather makes sunny, warm climates popular
- relatives who live outside canada
- promotion of other countries
- canadians ar not aware of the tourism treasure within their boarders
travel deficit
loss in tourism revenues
leakage
occurs when community cannot support the influx of tourists and must import workers and goods in order to sustain the industry
the early day civilization, people
1 travelled for pleasure but rather to find a new food sources, to adjust to climatic changes, or to escape other stronger, threatening tribes.
linked by marriage, common ideals, did travel occasionally for the purpose of business and pleasure
Who are Sumerians and Phoenicians?
traders
focus on industry to increase their wealth
establish the trade routes in the African.southern European corridors.
Sumerians
the 1st nation to develop coinage, used as payment for goods
Phoenicians
sailor, for creating some of the first map, showing their system of water routes to help guide other
what are the 3 major civilization dominated world
Egyptians
Greeks
Romans
why did ancient people travel?
to conduct trade, to complete government business, and for educational , religious, social reasons.
Egyptians
developed strong central governments and large flourishing cities, which attracted travellers. cities build near Nile River, travel b boat
Greeks
formed city states that exchanged goods and maintained open ports and roads.
researchers, explorers, traders, and philosophers, the Greeks made travel part of their Education and Way of life.
love to shop, eat, drink
they loved the theatre and spectator sports, and they travelled great distances to partake of these forms of entertainment
Romans
- great conquerors, administrators, and empires
- established colonies across Europe raining from N.Afraica and Asia Minor to France, Germany and Great Britain
- wherever they moved, they built roads more than 80 000km.
- also brought with their culture, language, and their way of life
- has strong, central government and well-established Roman laws and local magistrates provide peace and security for the empire
- illustrates the condition under which tourism may flourish-peach and prosperity.
- accessible and safe, common currency, common language, well-established legal system
le grand tour
teaching languages, and financial skills and ensuring a knowledge of religious and legal institutions
who is Conrad Hilton
1st truly international hotelier, first to “gold dig” in his own hotel lobbies, 1st to eat job and safety standards, 1st to set pricing programming for his properties.
what did Hilton give to hotel industry
- each hotel prepare daily year-to-date reports summarizing all the financial actions of the day
- set up one of the 1st computerized hotel reservation system
- master at identifying lobby space that could be revenue-producing
