Tourism 2.1

Question 1

what are the tour operators

Answer 1

1. Specialist operators
2. Market tour operators

Question 2

What are characteristics of mass marker tour operators

Answer 2

MASS market
1. supplies to a large group of people
2. including accommodation and transport
3. cheaper
4. Reduces hassle to book from different tourism services individually
Eg. Klook

Question 3

How has tourism marketing changed

Answer 3

• In the past, traditional print and broadcast media (Television and Newspapers)
• Currently, new online media to research for their trips online

Question 4

what are characteristics of Specialist tour operators

Answer 4

1. Niche travel
2. Specific destinations
3. Not as popular as package holidays
4. Experts in specific destinations allowing them to give advice and reccommendations
5. Cater to small groups
   E.g. Quark Expeditions

Question 5

How is globalization influencing trends in international tourism

Answer 5

globalisation causing the growth of international tourism (increasing mobility, motivation and ability)
people have ability to search n buy for tourism related services (which causes competition amongst businesses) which causes value for money packages

TGR and TDR has also become more diverse
developing countries esp in asia pacific has become increasingly popular (used to be only europe)

Question 6

How is the demand for tourism changing?

Answer 6

1. Increasing popularity for lesser known destinations that weren’t as popular/accessible

• “second cities” greater amount of information about these because of globalization, increasing popularity of them
• more infrastructure and transport - more accessible

2. New experiences

Question 7

adventure tourism and features

Answer 7

Tourist travel to natural environments and participate in challenging physical activities
for personal growth and self fulfilment

E.g. Mount Everest has become increasingly popular to challenge themselves and unleash their full potential

Question 8

Health tourism

Answer 8

Tourist seek medical care or to enhance physical, spiritual or mental wellness

Medical procedures are relatively cheaper, shorter waiting time or not available in their home country

Improve tourist wellbeing and self esteem

Yoga and hot spring tours to relax and enhance overall health