Chapter 2.1 Travel and Tourism

Question 1

What is Tourism?

Answer 1

Tourism is generally known as the business of travel. It inlcudes activities that tourists enjoy at their destinations and facilities created by various businesses to satisfy the needs and wants of tourists.

Question 2

There are 3 businesses in the travel and tourism industry. What are the 3?

Answer 2

Tour Operator. Travel Agencies. Attractions.

Question 3

What is tour operator?

Answer 3

Tour Operator are businesses that create holiday packages for travellers which they sell through travel agencies.

Question 4

What is travel agencies?

Answer 4

Travel Agencies are businesses that sell travel products and services on behalf of tour operator. For example Holiday packages on behalf of tour operators,Tickets for flights, cruises and coach tours and travel insurance.

Question 5

What is attractions?

Answer 5

Attractions is when you visit a country, place that interests you and its unique culture or its natural landscape.

Question 6

There are 3 different categories of attractions. What are the three?

Answer 6

Heritage attractions. Commercial attractions. Events

Question 7

What is tour agents?

Answer 7

Tour Agents are hired by travel agencies to sell travel products and services to customers.