TOURISM

TOURISM

1. What Is Tourism?

   • Tourism is the act of traveling and spending time away from one's usual environment or home for business or pleasure.
     • What's the importance?
       • Tourism is a big job generator because it creates employment for different people, such as hotel workers and tour guides.
     • What are different types of tourism?
       • includes
         • international tourism
         • culinary tourism
         • business tourism
         • domestic tourism
         • outbound tourism
         • medical tourism
         • educational tourism
         • cultural tourism
         • wildlife tourism
         • adventure tourism
     • TOURISM MANAGEMENT
       • Refers to a multidisciplinary field that involves all activities related to the tourism and hospitality industries
         • Tourism management comprises three key areas
           • Enterprises
             • They are the attractions, services and facilities involved in tourism, such as tourist services and tourist transportation services.
           • Authorities
             • They are vital in promoting tourism by fulfilling various functions such as regulating, licensing and supervising tourism businesses.
               • Definition of management
                 • Management can be defined as the process of administering and controlling the affairs of the organization, irrespective of its nature, type, structure and size.
                   • Characteristics
                     • Universal
                     • Goal Oriented
                     • Continuous Process
                     • Multi-dimensional
                     • Group Activity
                     • Dynamic Function
                     • Intangible Force
                   • Functions
                     • Planning
                     • Organizing
                     • Staffing
                     • Directing
                     • Controlling
           • Associations
             • They are commercial or non-commercial establishments whose main function is the organization and carrying out of tourist trips.