Tourism System
Concepts
What is tourism?
Movement of people to places
Staying for less than a year
Residents and visitors meet
Different from home
What is a tourist?
Overnight visitor
Reasons for tourism
Personal
Business
Types of tourism
Domestic tourism
Activities of a resident visitor within the country of reference
Inbound tourism
Activities of a non-resident visitor
Outbound tourism
Activities of a resident visitor outside the country of reference
Other variations
National (Domestic/Outbound)
International (Inbound/Outbound)
Internal (Domestic/Inbound)
Other definitions
Tourism product
Tangible and intangible elements
Create experiences
Is priced and sold
Tourist destination
Where visitors stay at least overnight
Includes tourism product
It has administrative boundaries
References
Subtopic
González-Tourís, M. Ascanio, M. (2018). Introducción al Turismo en Inglés. Unidad I: Marco Teórico. Theoretical Framework for the Tourism Sector. Universidad Metropolitana.
González-Tourís, M. Ascanio, M. (2019). Unidad 2: Viajes y Turismo: Componentes y Servicios. Components of the Travel Industry. Universidad Metropolitana.
González-Tourís, M. Ascanio, M. (2019). Unidad 2: Viajes y Turismo: Componentes y Servicios. Hotel Industry basic terms. Universidad Metropolitana.
Components of the industry
Core components
Attractions
Natural
Cultural
Transportation and infrastructure
Sufficiency and quality
Accommodation and basic services
Accessibility, variety, entertaining.
Destinations identity
Tourism development and promotion
Information, plans, brands.
Ancillary services
To make the trip comfortable and safe
Insurances and local services
Others (Part of the stakeholders)
Distribution channels
Types of tourists
The communities (residents)
The government (They regulate, encourage, limit)
Tourism framework
Tourism superstructure
Organizations to improve the experience
National
International
Tourism organization
For international cooperation between governments
The gain of power and credibility
Tourists get benefits from them
Types of organization
National
International
Regional
From public, private or mixed sectors
Example of organizations
UNWTO
WTTC
IATA (International Air Transport Association)
Hotel industry
Deals with all guests necessities
Communication skills
Provide good quality
Improve tourists experience
English is a universal language
Characteristics
Every hotel needs to have variety
Room choices
Services available
staff structure