Definition of Tourism旅游的定义.ppt

Definitions of Tourism “Activity of people traveling away from their home community to engage in one or more of a variety of activities” “Study of: man away from his usual habitat, the industry which responds to his needs, and the impacts that both he and the industry have on the host socio-cultural, economic, and physical environments.” Dr. Jafar Jafari (Educator) More Definitions! “The activities of a person outside his or her usual environment for less than a specified period of time, and whose main purpose of travel is other than exercise of an activity remunerated from the place visited. (World Trade Organization) “Study of man, or the ‘visitor,’ in the context of tourism which can call upon the disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, history, and others.” (Brent Ritchie, Educator) Definition in Your Book The temporary movement of people to destinations outside their normal places of work and residence, the activities undertaken during their stay in those destinations, and the facilities created to cater to their needs. Tourism’s Scope International Travelers to U.S. $94 billion American Travelers (outside) $82.0 billion = $12.0 billion surplus!! Directly employs 7.6 million people in U.S. World’s largest industry? In U.S. = 3rd (Auto & food stores) 2nd only to health services in employment Texas Tourism Travelers’ to = $29.2 billion annually! Over 450,000 tourism related jobs Generates over $1.7 million in taxes Ranks 2nd nationally as a destination Cali, TX, FL, NY, IL, NV # 2 in domestic travel as well! Expenditure Patterns $ .38 Transportation .26 Food .17 Lodging .10 Entertainment .09 Incidentals $1.00 Characteristics of  Travel & Tourism Movement Multi-purpose Exchange of Money It’s local – It’s Global It’s a massive growing industry May be a compelling motive form some May promote peace and understanding The industry is fragmented Tourism is Complex The tourist (business or pleasure?) The businesses pro