Key concepts of travel and tourism

Question 1

Explain the types of tourist,their reason to travel,preferences,need when travelling

Answer 1

1.Type of tourist
-leisure tourists
Reason to travel
-Holiday(free time)
Preferences
-Affordable package(price sensitive)
Need when travelling
Accommodation,transport and activities
2.Type of tourist
-business tourist
Reason to travel
-work related purposes(MICE)
Preferences
-location closed to amenities such as restaurant and transport
Need when travelling
-WiFi,conference,meetings,audio visual equipment, laptop and printer
3.Types of tourist
Special interest tourist
Reason to travel
-special purpose for interest for e.g:media resistance
Preferences
-Hospital and better treatment
Need when travelling
-Qualified doctors,better medical equipment and hygiene
4.Types of tourist
-Independent tourist
Reason to travel
-Holiday/special interest/VFR
Preferences
-Freedom to choose and plan their trips (flexibility)
Need when travelling
-Accommodation,transport and activities
5.Type of tourist
-Responsible tourist
Reason to travel
-Exploring different destination and minimise negative impact on the environment
Preferences
-Cultural/nature attraction and at respectfully toward the environment and local people
Need when travelling
-Accomodation,transport and activities
6.Types of tourist eco tourist
Reason to travel
-Experience the natural environment
Preferences
-Natural attraction and wildlife Need when travelling
-Eco-lodges,local food,nature based activities
7.Type of tourist
-Families(size and age)
Reason to travel
-Leisure/special interest/VFR
Preferences
-Product suitable for all the family members
Need when travelling
-Activities for adults, kids,teenagers and elders, food suitable for all the family members,Accommodation,family and sibling room
8.Type of tourist
-Individual(travel alone)
Reason to travel
-Leisure/special interest/VFR/business
Preferences
-May join ina group/travel alone Need when travelling
-Guided tour,Accommodation,transport,activities and information
9.Type of tourist
-couple’s
Reason to travel-Leisure/special interest/VFR
Preferences
-Romantic hotels,special table and arrangements in restaurants
Need when travelling
-Tourism product and services designed for couples
10.Type of tourist
Group (sports,education)
Reason to travel
-Leisure/special interest/VFR
Need when travelling
-A large table in restaurants where they can sit together, room in a hotels that is located near each other
11.specific needs
(a)mobility disabilities
(i)provide personal assistance
(ii)Wheelchair,lift and ramps
(b)sensory disabilities
(i)hearing problems/deaf-The use of sign boards and employ staff who know how to speak sign language
(ii)Visual impairment/blind-The use of braille boards, audio facilities

and personal assistance
(c)Dietary requirements
(i)Allergies]-special menu should be provided
(ii)Gluten/lactos e-free]-special menu should be provided
(iii)Vegan]-special menu should be provided