The nature of a tour

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refers to travel taken
exclusively within the national boundaries of
the traveller’s country.

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Domestic tourism

Question 2

involves the movement
of the people across international boundaries. Its move has different language, currency, and
documentation requirements, such as passport, visas, and other conditions of entry to be met
by tourist.

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International tourism

Question 3

sometimes called inclusive
tour

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Package tour

Question 4

an arrangement in which transport and
accommodation is bought by the tourist at an
all- inclusive price of the individual elements
cannot be determined by the purchaser himself.

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Package Tour

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who organizes the package tour
purchases transport and hotel accommodation in
advance, usually obtaining these at a lower price
because he is buying them in bulk.

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Tour operator

Question 6

is an arrangement in which the tourist buys
the s e fa c iliti e s s epa ra te ly, e ithe r making
reservations in advance through a travel agent or en
route during his tour.

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Independent tour

Question 7

one in which
the tourist travels to his destination individually

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Independent inclusive tour

Question 8

he travels in
the company of other tourists.

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Group inclusive tour

Question 9

is a combination of what the tourist does at the
destination and the services he uses during his stay.

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Tourist product

Question 10

What are the two characteristics of tourist products?

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Service and psychological

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is a geographical unit where the
tourist visits and stays.

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Tourist destination

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three basic factors of tourist destination

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Attraction, amenities, accessibility

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is one in which the
destination itself has appeal

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Site attraction

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is one in which tourists are drawn
to the destination solely because of what is
taking place there.

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Event attraction

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i n c l u d e
mountains, beaches, and climatic
features such as sunshine and pure air.

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Natural attraction

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include
buildings of historical or architectural
interest such as Fort Santiago, holiday
camps, or ‘’ theme parks’’ such as
Disneyland in Los Angeles, U.S.A.

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Man made attraction

Question 17

Accommodation, food, local transportation, communications, and
entertainment are all included at the site.

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Amenities

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Means having regular and convenience of
transport in terms of time/ distance to
the destination from the originating
country at a reasonable price.

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Accessibility

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is the distributor of the
product,

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Travel agent

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is the
manufacturer of the product

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Tour operator

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combines the individual components of a
holiday into a product, which is then sold
directly to the public or through travel
agents.

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Tour operator

Question 22

provides an intermediary
function between the tourists and the
providers of the t ranspor tation and
accommodation

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Travel agent

Question 23

intensive industry. It requires more man-power than other
industries.

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Tourism is a labor

Question 24

It is primarily concerned with people. One of the
most important motivations of tourists is to meet other people and see how other
people live.

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Tourism is people-oriented

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It is dependent on many and varied activities, which are separate but interdependent.

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Tourism is a multi-dimensional phenomenon.

Question 26

During vacation seasons, millions of tourists travel, which result in increased revenues for several tourism agencies; but when vacations are over, these companies experience a big decline in money earned

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The tourism industry is seasonal.

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It is characterized by the changing ideas and attitudes of its customers and therefore must be always prepared and willing to adjust to these changes.

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The industry is dynamic

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Tourism can help correct the balance of payments deficit of many countries by earning the much needed foreign currency in international trade.

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Contribution to the balance of payments

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International tourism is the best means to spread wealth among countries, thus , bridging the economic gap between the rich and poor nations.

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Dispersion of development

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Expenditures by tourists can have beneficial effects on all economic sectors and can lead to the development of different industries and other economic activities.

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Effect on general economic development.

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Tourism is a source of employment. It is a service industry, which could have a significant effect on those countries with surplus labor such as the Philippines.

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Employment Opportunity

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Social exchange takes place when tourist comes in contact with the inhabitants of the places they visit.

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Social benefits

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Tourism emphasizes a sharing and appreciation of cultures rather than the lack of trust brought about by isolation

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Cultural enrichment

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Tourism enhances ones education. International conferences, seminars, and study trips held each year enable people of all nations to exchange ideas, propose solutions to problems, and share their concerns

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Education significance

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Properly designed and developed tourism can help bridge the psychological and cultural distances that separate people of different races, colors, regions, and stages of social and economic development.

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A vital force for peace