This chapter is a summary of my lectures - Understanding tourism
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What's the difference between " tourism and recreation" ?
How does UNWTO defines "tourism"?
Who were the first tourists?
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Why was what romans did called tourism?
What does industralisation and urbanization mean?
What does " Leisure time " mean?
What does " Transport possibilities, facilities & communication " mean?
What do you know about the bank holiday act 1871
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"?
Who are part of the " tourism stake holders > industry" ?
- Entrepreneurs
• Attractions
• Theme parks
• Tour operators
• Research & consultancy
• Travel agencies
- Governmental organisations
• Regions, Cities
- Organizations (non profit)
• Landscape management organizations
• Industry associations
• Destination Management organizations
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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?
Attraction: Eiffeltower attraction is just to show and impress other people
What is problem recognition?
What is " purchase decision"?
What is "post-purchase dicision"?
What is part of " Love and belonging"?
What does the tourism system consist of?
Why are tourism indicators important?
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