travel and tourism Flashcards
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
What does VFR stand for?
Visiting friends and family
What is Outbound tourism
Outbound tourism is when a person from the UK travels to a foreign country.
What is Dark Tourism?
Dark Tourism is an attraction that is associated with death and suffering.
What is Inbound Tourism?
Inbound tourism is when a foreigner from another country travels to the UK>
What is Domestic Tourism?
Domestic tourism is when a person only travels around in their own country.
What is Leisure Travel?
Leisure Travel are trips taken for relaxation and pleasure.
What is Business Travel?
Business travel are trips taken for business purposes (meetings, conference)
What is Specialist Travel?
Specialist travel is when a person had a specific reason for travelling.
What does MICE stand for?
Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Events.
3 examples of specialist travel
Dark tourism
Adventure travel
Eco-tourism
What is the principle of sustainable tourism?
Low impact on the environment and local culture.
What is vertical integration?
Businesses at different levels on the chain of distribution are involved in a takeover or merger
What is Horizontal integration?
Businesses at the same level on the chain of distribution are involved in a takeover or merger.
What is direct employment?
Jobs that are created by the travel and tourism organisation.