Chapter 1 Flashcards
(41 cards)
when Buchanan Report issued?
1994
Canadian Tourism Commission
responsible for promoting all areas of the industry both at home and on a global basis
Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council
charged with identifying and developing training standards and programs for all areas and levels of the industry
what are 8 interlocking sub-sectors or components
transportation accommodations F&B attractions events adventure tourism and outdoor recreation services tourism services
transportation
way to get to a destination and to get around once the destination is reached
accommodations
a place to sleep and includes any type of lodging available to the travelling public
F&B
provides perhaps the greatest opportunity for the entrepreneur
Attractions
component entertains and educates the visitors
permanent which means they can be visited at any time of year, and they may be natural or manufactured
events
available for only a short period of time
ATOR
the component of recreation and entertainment that provides hands-on, physical activities for visitors.
Ecotourism
travel that is intended to support the study of earth’s biodiversity- is of great interest to many visitors, and canada’s geography makes this country a fascination destination
travel services
an interest in geography and other cultures and a love of people all combine to create the perfect job for someone who wants the best of both worlds- a chance to travel and still work near home
NAICS
allow canada, mexico, US to produce statistics using the same terminology and sector information, giving them the ability to determine the health of their own economy and its projected growth rate, based on the two other economies.
5 sub-sectors of tourism
accommodation F&B recreation and entertainment transportation travel services
tourism
the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business, other purposes
Agricultural tourism
visitor the chance to enjoy the chance to work on a family farm, learning more about the production of specific product
ecotourism
understand this relationship, to become involved in nature-related experiences, and to see a sight that scientists have identified as fragile before it disappears
volunteer tourism
with a desire to give back to the world community, to learn more about a culture, or just to change their daily life pattern for a short period of time some tourists are paying for the opportunity to volunteer
Spa tourism
focus on overall health and well-being of the traveller
medical tourism
choosing a destination to gain access to s specific medical practise unavailable at home
extreme tourism
exotic tourism products has people paying to put their lives at risk
Reason for the Growth of tourism
the advancement made in out transportation system the advancements made in media coverage the introduction of computer systems the internet and ecommerce better educational system more disposable income a more stressful lifestyle declining cost of travel better marketing and promotion common worldwide currency easing of government travel restrictions political stability
trip
as any travel that takes a person 80km from their place of residence of any reason other than a commute to work or school, travel in an ambulance or to a hospital or clinic, or a trip that is longer than one year.
foreign tourists=inbound tourists
visiting a country, other than in which they usually reside, for a period of at least 24hrs
