Motivations Flashcards
What are the three main purposes of travel?
Business, leisure, visiting friends and relatives
What percentage of inbound tourism is made up of business tourism?
Around 13%
What does MICE stand for in the context of business tourism?
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions
What is incentive travel?
Travel that rewards employees for past performance and results
What is the main purpose of a conference?
To discuss new strategies, trends, and opportunities within a company or industry
What are exhibitions and trade fairs?
Events where companies showcase their products and services to industry professionals and the public
List some sectors involved in business tourism.
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Food and beverage
What are some characteristics of business travel?
- Less price-sensitive
- Not subject to seasonality
- Highly profitable
- Often located in big cities
- Frequently coupled with secondary activities
What is niche tourism?
Tourism developed around the distinct interests or needs of a particular market segment
What is the opposite of niche tourism?
Mass tourism
What are examples of booming forms of niche tourism?
- Medical tourism
- Food tourism
- Study tourism
What is dark tourism?
Visiting locations associated with death, disaster, or the macabre
What is slum tourism?
Visiting impoverished areas like ghettoes or favelas
What is typically associated with a safari holiday?
Observing wildlife in its natural habitat
What activities are part of marine tourism?
- Whale watching
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Fishing
- Scenic boat cruising
- Windsurfing
What motivates ecotourists?
Protecting and conserving the natural environment
What is agritourism?
A combination of a holiday and rural life, designed to supplement farmers’ income
What elements combine to define adventure tourism?
- Extreme physical activity
- Contact with nature
- Local culture
- Degree of risk
What are the typical features of domestic weddings?
- Venue and catering
- Hotels and accommodation
- Transport
What differentiates destination weddings from domestic weddings?
Destination weddings are held in another country
What types of locations are popular for honeymoons?
- Beach holidays
- City breaks
- Adventure trips
Fill in the blank: Business tourism involves a higher level of ______ than leisure tourism.
Service and facilities
