Let’s Discuss!

1 min
The Travel
& Tourism
Industry
Ms. Jessica Mendonca

1 min
Pre-Assessment
1. Write down two examples of built tourist attractions.
2. Write down the full form of M.I.C.E.
3. _____________is a visitor who stays at least one night in a collective or private
accommodation in the country visitor.
4. _____________ tourists travel for business meetings such as sales trips, attendance at
conferences and trade shows.
5. Write down the full form of VFR.
Learning Objective
To learn and
understand the
To Understand who To Understand what
structure of the
are tourists is tourism
international travel
and tourism industry
 1 min
Table of contents
1.1 1.2 1.3
Investigate the social, Identify the role of
Understand and explain
cultural, economic and national governments in
the structure of the
environmental impact of forming tourism policy
international travel and
travel and tourism and promotion
tourism industry

1.4 1.5 1.6

Investigate the patterns Test your skills at the Let’s have an overview of
of demand for final quiz what we have done!
international travel and
tourism
Let’s
Introduce
Ourselves
Tell the class your name, the country you’re
from, hobbies & interests, and a country
you’d like to visit & why.
1.1
We will learn about:
• Types of Travel

• Travel Services

• Tourism Services

• Tourist Classifications
Domestic Travel
Domestic tourism is when a tourist travels within their own country.

Eg A solo traveler from New York decides to visit the Grand Canyon in
Arizona, hiking and sightseeing in one of the most famous national
parks in the United States.
Domestic Travel Advantages
• There are no language barriers. This allows the tourist to travel
around easily.
• The currency is the same, therefore the tourist does not have to
pay currency exchange costs.
• The culture is similar, which ensures the tourist does not
experience culture shock.
• Travel documentation (for example, a passport or a visa) is not
required. These can cost money and take time to acquire.
• Tourists may be able to use their own transport (for example,
cars). This can reduce costs and increase the convenience

Domestic tourists can prepare their trip and depart very quickly. For
example, they can decide to leave and be ready the next day.
Majority of DT
USA China
33% 34%

India
33%
Other Benefits of DT
• The environmental impacts of domestic tourism are often less.
• There are more opportunities for tourists to avoid flying, travel
shorter distances and use public transport.
• Domestic tourism is less affected by global shocks as tourists
will often feel safer from any threats or a lack of certainty when
travelling in their own country.
• Domestic tourism can increase the understanding of national
culture and heritage.
International Tourists
Tourists travelling internationally, inbound or
outbound is called international Tourism.
International tourism takes more preparation.
• Currency exchange
• Transport eg flights need to be booked
• Passports documents need to be up to
date
• Visas must be obtained
• Preparing for experiencing a different
language and culture.
Outbound Tourists
Outbound is when a tourists leaves the
country where they normally live and
travel to another country.

An example of an inbound tourist would be a

person from Canada traveling to Italy to
visit the Colosseum in Rome. Since they
are coming from Canada to Italy, they are
considered an inbound tourist to Italy.
 Day Trip
A day trip is a form of tourism
where the tourists returns home
the same day, they travel for
less than hours and therefore no
overnight stay is required.

Reasons for day trip:

Pleasure, work, VFR
Short Break
A tourist steps away from their home for 4
nights or less. This can be a weekend
trip or mid week trip.
They are popular as second holidays or for
people who cant take longer breaks.

• More and easier access to different

transport methods
• Increased wealth in some countries
• Increasing demand for tourism.
Long /Short Haul Flight
Long haul: six hours and more
Short : 3 and less
TASK 1: Which of the following statements about
types of tourism are True and which are False?
1 Domestic tourists can also be called international tourists.
2 Inbound tourists travel to another country.
3 Outbound tourists stay within their own country of residence.
4 A short break is five nights or less.
5 A person who travels for less than 24 hours is not a tourist.
TASK 2: Identify the Scenarios
1. A group of friends from Italy takes a quick flight to Spain for a weekend getaway in
Barcelona. Since the flight is only a few hours and within a short distance.
2. A business traveler from London flies to New York for a conference.
3. A couple from Japan travels to Thailand for a vacation, enjoying the vibrant street
markets of Bangkok and the beautiful beaches of Phuket. Since they are leaving
Japan for another country, they are __________________________.
4. A family from Germany visits Paris, France, for a week to see the Eiffel Tower, visit
the Louvre Museum, and taste French pastries. As they are traveling from another
country to France, they are _____________________.
5. James and his friends from Australia plan a holiday to Bali, Indonesia. They spend a
week relaxing on the beaches, exploring temples, and trying out water sports,
enjoying a new culture just a short flight away.
6. Sarah, who lives in Manchester, decides to take a two-day weekend trip to
Edinburgh. She explores the historic castle, enjoys local food, and returns home
feeling refreshed after a quick getaway.
Task 3
Research and Find out the difference between inbound and outbound.
Travel

Leisure Business VFR

Involves going on trips or Travel for work-related Refers to journeys made
vacations for enjoyment, purposes, such as attending to visit family members,
relaxation, & recreation. meetings, conferences, friends, or relatives who
It includes activities like seminars, or training reside in a different
sightseeing, exploring sessions. It involves location. This type of
attractions, participating professionals representing travel is often driven by
in entertainment, & their organizations & may personal connections
unwinding from daily include elements of work and the desire to
routines. alongside opportunities to maintain relationships.
explore the destination.
Keywords
Tourist

Tourist
Tourism
Accommodation

International Overnight
visitor Visitor
Activity 1:
● Where did you last go on holiday?
● Was it in your country or abroad?
● How did you travel?
● What type of accommodation did you
● stay in?
● What did you eat and drink?
● What activities did you do on holiday?
● How was the holiday organized/booked?
Your Answers
May Reflect:
● Domestic Tourist
● International Tourist
● Short break long haul, short haul, short
break, Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR)
● Transportation: Land, Sea and Air
● Accommodation: serviced or self catering,
half board, all inclusive
● Natural and Man-made tourist attractions,
Tourist Information Centre (TIC), tour guide
● Tour Operator
A Tourist is…
WTO 1995,defines:
Any person who travels to a country other than that in which s/he
has his/her usual residence, but outside his/her usual environment
for a period of at least one night but not more than one year and
whose main purpose of visit is other than the exercise of an activity
remunerated from within the country visited. ! is term includes
people travelling for leisure, recreation and holidays, visiting friends
and relatives, business and professional health treatment, religion
pilgrimages and other purposes.
What did we Learn in
Today’s class?
• Keywords
• The Tourism Industry
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