DEFINITION OF TOURISM       

Tourism: Tourism is the temporary movement of people from their usual place of residence to another destination for leisure, business, recreation or other purposes, without taking up permanent residence there.

Tourist

• A tourist is a visitor who stays at least one night at the destination.

• The visit may be for leisure, business, culture, pilgrimage or other purposes.

• Example: A person staying in Goa for three days for a holiday.

Visitor

• A visitor is a person who travels to a place outside his or her usual environment for a period of less than one year.

• The purpose may be leisure, business or other personal reasons.

• A visitor may be a tourist or an excursionist.

Excursionist

• An excursionist is a visitor who does not stay overnight at the destination.

• The visit is usually for less than 24 hours.

• Example: A person visiting Mahabalipuram from Chennai and returning on the same day.

Tourist vs Excursionist – Quick Difference

• Tourist → stays overnight.

• Excursionist → does not stay overnight.

COMPONENTS OF TOURISM

The main components of tourism are:

• Attractions: Natural or man-made features that attract tourists, such as beaches, mountains, monuments and theme parks.

• Accessibility: Facilities and transport that help tourists reach a destination, such as roads, railways, airports and waterways.

• Accommodation: Places where tourists stay, such as hotels, resorts, hostels and homestays.

• Amenities: Facilities that support tourists, such as restaurants, shopping, banking, communication and medical services.

• Activities: Things tourists do at the destination, such as sightseeing, trekking, shopping, sports and cultural activities.

2.2 NATURE OF TOURISM

• Tourism is a service-oriented activity.

• It involves temporary movement from the usual place of residence.

• It creates interaction between tourists and local people.

• It depends on attractions, transport, accommodation and other facilities.

• It has economic, social, cultural and environmental effects.

CHARACTERISTICS OF TOURISM

• Temporary movement – Tourists return to their usual place after the trip.

• No permanent residence – Tourism does not involve permanent settlement.

• Service-based – Tourism mainly provides services and experiences.

• Seasonal – Tourist demand may change according to seasons, holidays and weather.

• Multidimensional – It involves transport, accommodation, food, attractions and entertainment.

• People-oriented – Tourism depends greatly on the needs and satisfaction of tourists.

FORMS OF TOURISM

• Agro Tourism: Tourism connected with farms and rural life. Tourists may experience farming, village activities and local food.

• Eco Tourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that helps conserve the environment and benefits local communities.

• Adventure Tourism: Tourism involving exciting or challenging activities such as trekking, rafting, rock climbing and camping.

• Sports Tourism: Travel undertaken to participate in or watch sporting events and activities.

EXAM QUICK REVISION

• Tourist = visitor who stays overnight.

• Excursionist = visitor who does not stay overnight.

• Main components = Attractions, Accessibility, Accommodation, Amenities and Activities.

• Agro tourism = farm and rural-life experience.

• Eco tourism = responsible travel focused on nature and conservation.

• Adventure tourism = travel involving challenging or exciting activities.

• Sports tourism = travel related to participating in or watching sports.

HAJEERA FATHIMA (26-29)

BA.TOURISM AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT