definitions Flashcards
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tourism
the commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest
tourist
people who stay in places outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours but not more than one consecutive year
travel cruising
on an ocean going vessel between ports or returning to port of origin
media tourism
travelling to see places featured in films television experience concerts and performances
Heritage tourism
traveling to a place to experience different cultures and history includes visiting heritage listed sites artefacts and old buildings
eco tourism
responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustains the wellbeing of the local people and involves interpretation and education
domestic tourist
a person who travels within a country of residence or participates in tourism
international tourist
travel outside a tourists own country for more than 24 hours but no more than one consecutive year
travel
movement of tourists from one location to another
dark tourism
travelling to sites associated with conflict, tragedy, and death. historic and modern battlefields, fortifications, museums and memorials
back packing
travellers carrying nearly all their holiday needs in a backpack. associated with low cost, mobile, and independent travel
MICE
meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events that create specialised facilities such as conference centres mostly for business people
environmental sustainability
responsible interaction with the environment to avoid depletion or degradation of natural resources and allow for long term environmental quality
economic viability
a project is economically viable if the economic benefits of the project exceed its economic costs when analyzed for society as a whole
socio cultural value
the significance of traditions, society and culture to a place or thing
disposable income
the amount of money available to a person after taxes and ongoing expenses have been met
infrastructure
accommodation, event venues, park facilities, dining and entertaining precincts
tourist leakage
when revenue generated by tourism is lost to outside economies
direct employment
generated directly from the consumption or spending of visitors and government. e.g. travel agent, taxi driver etc
indirect employment
people employed in industries created as a consequence of the tourism industry. e.g. shops, schools, hospital
world heritage site
places of outstanding universal value to humanity
the commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest
tourism
people who stay in places outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours but not more than one consecutive year
tourist
on an ocean going vessel between ports or returning to port of origin
travel cruising
