This chapter is a summary of my lectures - Understanding tourism

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What's the difference between " tourism and recreation" ?

Tourism is about people visiting other destinations far away from home, recreation is Near distance, day trips, experiencing new things. Very often open air activities.

How  does UNWTO defines    "tourism"?

people Traveling and staying in a place outside the usual environment, for not more then 1 consecutive year. If you stay for more then 1 year then you are not a tourist anymore  then you're a "EXPAT".

Who were the first tourists?

ROMANS VIA AIPIA
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Why was  what romans did called tourism?

Because it was  the Real first combination of transport, accommodation & entertainment

What does industralisation and urbanization mean?

People working, economic growth, job opportunities

What does "   Leisure time " mean?

Free time, time when one is not working or occupied

What does " Transport possibilities, facilities & communication " mean?

entrepreneurs stepped into this position, they taught if people can travel I can make that my job. By arranging the travels.

What do you know about the bank holiday act 1871

Bank Holiday act 1871; first official days off: one week plus 4 days off, no payment 54 hour working week official, Saterday afternoon free from work

The thomas cook  group

  • 1841: 1st holiday by Cook, personally guided ca. 600 people (trip covered 20 km)
  • 1851: 1st public travel agency
  • 1855: 1st trips outside England
  • 1869: 1 est trip outside Europe to Egypt1872: 1st global trip personally guided by Cook 2019: Thomas Cook te sell majority stake to China’s Fosun Tourism Group   

What do you understand about " Tourism actors/stakeholders"?

Industry > traveler > destination >  Without the travellers theres nothing to soundWithout destination there's nowhere to stay that means these three need eachother to make tourism

Who are part of the " tourism stake holders > industry" ?

  • Entrepreneurs
• Tourism accommodation
• Attractions
• Theme parks
• Tour operators
• Research & consultancy
• Travel agencies

  • Governmental organisations
• State departments (policy)
• Regions, Cities

  • Organizations (non profit)

• Landscape management organizations
• Industry associations
• Destination Management organizations

 Education and Research

Who are part of the " tourism stakeholders > Destination"?

  • Countries
  • Regions
  • Cities
  • Attractions & theme parks
  • Countrysides
  • Man-made landscapes

Who are part of the " tourism stakeholders > Travellers" ?

  • Individuals
  • Target group
  • Segment
  • Generation
  • Consumer
  • Special interest groups
  • Life style groups
  • Social communities

What is the difference between attraction and themeparks?

Theme parks: disney land paris
Attraction: Eiffeltower attraction is just to show and impress other people

What is problem recognition?

The 3 issues: need, wants and demands

What is " purchase decision"?

Why do people by my product? Because maybe they buy it today but not tomorrow, so you need to keep them so they come back to you.

What is "post-purchase dicision"?

Process when a consumer will take additional action, based purely on their satisfaction or dissatisfaction

What is part of " Love and belonging"?

friendship,family,social groups, intimacy

What does the tourism system consist of?

Demand, supply and intermediaries

Why are tourism indicators important?

because the organisation looks in developments looking into indicatours that develops the next years

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