INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM &

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Lecture 12
 Course Objectives

• Types of Tourists

• Types of Tourism
3 MAIN TYPES OF TOURIST

1. Domestic
• Domestic tourism’s basically when you visit somewhere within your own
country but outside the specific place you live.
• Imagine a Brit who lives in London. They’d be classed as a domestic tourist
if they left London to explore another part of the UK.
2. Inbound
• Inbound tourism’s the opposite.
• This, according to the source above, is “the activities of a visitor from
outside [their] country of residence”.
3 MAIN TYPES OF TOURISM

3. Outbound
• And, finally, outbound tourism is when you leave your home country to
explore somewhere else.
• So, technically, you can be an inbound and outbound tourist at the same
time!
• For instance, the Brit who leaves the UK to go on holiday in France is an
outbound tourist from the UK’s perspective and an inbound tourist from
France’s
Type of Tourism
1. Adventure Tourism
Adventure tourism involves the exploration of remote places where
travelers can expect the unexpected.
It involves connecting with a new culture or new landscape and at the
same time being physically active.
Some of the adventure tourism activities involve day hiking,
backpacking, zip lining, free fall, rafting, mountain biking, skiing and
snowboarding
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2.Accessible Tourism
Accessible tourism ensures people get access to tourist destinations,
products and services regardless of physical limitations, disabilities or
age
This tourism market was promoted through the research
commissioned by the European Commission where the stakeholders
provided insights on the complexities involved in accessible tourism.
The European Network for Accessible Tourism has facilities such as
barrier-free destinations, activities, exhibits, attractions and more
Type of Tourism
3. Agritourism
Agritourism or agrotourism tourism normally occurs on farms. It gives
travelers an opportunity to experience rural life, taste the local genuine
food and get familiar with various farming tasks.
This type of tourism is also referred to as farm stays in Italy. Some of
the types of agritourism are direct market agritourism, experience and
education agritourism, and event and recreation agritourism
Type of Tourism
4. Alternative Tourism
Alternative tourism, also known as specific interest tourism (SIT)
involves travel that encourages interaction with local government,
people and communities.
Many travelers choose alternative tourism because they love nature
and want to preserve it.
Some of the approaches by alternative tourism involve ecotourism,
adventure tourism, rural tourism, sustainable tourism, solidarity
tourism, etc.
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5. Business Tourism
Business tourism involves traveling to a destination away from home or
a normal workplace. It is a type of travel for professional purposes
rather than personal.
Some types of business tourism are incentive travel, exhibitions & trade
fairs, conferences & meetings, and corporate events
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6. Culinary Tourism
Culinary tourism or food tourism is for food enthusiasts who love to
explore new food destinations.
This is a welcome change from the standard travel itinerary as the trip
involves the opportunity to learn new cooking techniques or attend a
food tasting.
Some of the top culinary tourism destinations in the world are Italy,
Spain, Dubai, Thailand, India, Tokyo, Bangkok, Japan, Peru, Ethiopia and
New Orleans
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7. Cultural Tourism
Cultural tourism is where travelers engage with a country or region's
culture, especially the lifestyle and other elements that shaped the life
of the people.
Tourists get immersed with related activities such as rituals and
festivals. Some of the popular cultural tourism destinations in the world
are India
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8. Experiential Travel
Experiential travel or immersion travel is a tourism type where travelers
experience a country by enthusiastically engaging with its history,
people, culture and food.
Some of the famous experiential travel trips are exploring Cuban
culture, safari in Tanzania, visiting Nomadic Herders and Reindeer and
swimming with whale sharks in Mexico
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9. Experimental Travel
Experimental Tourism is an approach where travelers don’t visit the
places of ordinary attraction.
7This type of tourism involves humor, serendipity, and chance. Some of
the experimental travel types include flying by night, slow-return travel
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10. Ecotourism
Ecotourism involves visiting undisturbed natural areas. It promotes
conserving the environment and improving the well-being of local
people.
Some of the best ecotourism destinations in the world are Alaska, The
Amazon, Antarctica, Australian Blue Mountains, Borneo, Botswana,
Costa Rica, Dominica, Galapagos Islands and Himalayas.
Type of Tourism
11. Fashion Tourism
Fashion tourism involves visiting a particular place to enjoy,
experiment, discover, study, trade and buy fashion. It evolved out of
creative tourism, cultural tourism and shopping tourism sectors.
The top fashion destinations in the world are New York, Paris,
Barcelona, London, Rome, Milan, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Berlin and
Toronto.
Type of Tourism
12. Geotourism
According to National Geographic, Geotourism sustains or enhances
the distinctive geographical character of a place—its environment,
heritage, aesthetics, culture, and the well-being of its residents.
Top geotourism destinations in the world are Tennessee River Valley,
Sierra Nevada. Scenic, Wild Delaware River, Heart of the Continent,
Crown of the Continent,, Four Corners and Bahamas.
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13. Industrial Tourism
Industrial tourism are visits to industrial sites of a particular location.
This concept has taken a renewed interest in recent times and attracts
tourists to visit industrial heritage and modern sites.
Some of the popular industrial tourism destinations in the world are
Kawasaki, Japan; Belle Isle, United States; Bataan, Philippines; and
Munich, Germany.
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14. International Tourism
The World Tourism Organization (WTO) defines tourism as ‘traveling to
and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than
one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes’. This
tourism has increased due to the impact of greater globalization.
Some of the popular international tourism destinations are France,
Spain, United States, China, Italy, Mexico, Germany, Thailand and
United Kingdom
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15. International Volunteering
International volunteering also known as volunteerism is where people
work for an organization or cause outside their home country.
According to recent trends, this type of tourism has become popular in
many countries. Famous international tourism destinations in the world
are Thailand, Cambodia, India, Peru, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal,
Tanzania, Morocco and Ghana.
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16. Music Tourism
Music tourism involves visiting a city or town to see musical festival or
music performance. In recent years, music tourism has transformed
into a massive global phenomenon.
Popular destinations for music tourism are Liverpool, Havana, Pune,
Tokyo, Vienna, Asheville and Berlin
Type of Tourism
17. Medical Tourism
Medical tourism refers to people traveling to another country to get
medical treatment. People from developed countries travel to
developing countries to get low-priced medical treatment.
Popular medical tourism destinations in the world are India, Malaysia,
Brazil, Thailand, Mexico, Costa Rica, Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore
Type of Tourism
18. Nautical Tourism
Nautical tourism combines sailing and boating with vacation activities.
It also encompasses marine tourism activities such as sailing, yachting,
cruising and diving, coastal water sports, boat shows and more.
Some of the world’s top nautical tourism destinations are Croatia,
Netherlands, Australia, South America and the United States.
Type of Tourism
19. Political Tourism
Political tourism refers to journeys taken with political intent. Such trips
involve traveling to the areas of conflict to study the circumstances,
understand the situations of both sides and develop knowledge about
local history.
Some of the popular political tourism destinations are Israel, Palestine
and Africa.
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20. Religious Tourism
Religious tourism, also known as faith tourism refers to traveling
individually or in groups to holy sites. These sites are also visited by
non-religious tourists who want to know the cultural, historical and
religious significance. Famous religious tourism destinations in the
world are Shwedagon Pagoda, The Vatican, MECCA, and Jerusalem
Type of Tourism
21. Rural Tourism
Rural tourism occurs in rural environments and involves rural
experience. Tourists visit these places to understand the lifestyle of
these people.
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22. Science Tourism
Science tourism is visiting and exploring scientific landmarks such as
museums, laboratories, observatories and universities. It also includes
viewing scientific events such as solar eclipse.
Top scientific tourism destinations in the world are The Long Now
10,000 Year Clock, Nevada’s Solar System in Black Rock
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23. Set-Jetting
Set-jetting is the latest trend that involves traveling to destinations that
are seen in movies. Visiting stately homes like in the Jane Austin
movies, touring London in high-speed boats like James Bond are good
examples.
Top set-jetting destinations in the world are Breaking Bad (New
Mexico), Harry Potter (England) and The Wire (USA) and fans of the
Lord Of The Rings universe travel to the sites of the film, especially in
New Zealand
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24. Sports Tourism
Sports tourism involves either observing or participating in a sporting
event. It is one of the fastest-growing sectors and equates to $7.68
billion.
Sports tourism is also classified into sports event tourism, celebrity and
active sport tourism.
Normally, tourists are attracted to events such as the Olympic Games,
the FIFA World Cup, F1 Grand Prix, World Tennis Championship, BWF
World Championships and Cricket World Cup
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25. Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism or responsible tourism involves traveling to a place
in order to make a positive impact on the environment, society and
economy. It benefits everyone involved and not just one half of the
equation.
The top sustainable tourism destinations in the world are the Republic
of Guyana, Bardia National Park and Ecuador’s Galapagos National
Park.
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26. Water Tourism
Water tourism or nautical tourism combines sailing and boating with
vacation & holiday. When people plan to travel on a vacation, many
have a strong desire to head to the water.
Some of the popular water tourism destinations in the world are
Rome, The Grand Canyon, Indonasia, New York, Costa RicaTurkey,
Australia. and Netherlands.
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28. Wellness Tourism
Wellness tourism involves travelling to promote health via physical,
psychological, or spiritual activities. This should not be confused with
medical tourism because wellness tourists travel to maintain their
health.
The top wellness tourism destinations in the world are India, Spain,
Singapore, Malaysia, California, Bali, Italy and Hawaii.
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29. Shopping Tourism
• A relative newbie as far as the different types of tourists go, shopping
tourism is exactly what you’d expect it to be:
• Where the purpose of travelling to new places revolves largely around
the desire to buy stuff. So, whether you’re going to London, Paris, or
New York, your primary focus is on the goods you can acquire there
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30. Social Tourism
A more complicated and nuanced category of tourism, examples of
social tourism include helping a charity build schools somewhere
overseas, or teaching English to students there, and so on.
Simply put, the central focus of travel here isn’t just on personal
pleasure. You’re trying to do something good for local communities in
which you’re exploring.
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31. Backpacking/Youth Tourism
Sometimes referred to as “youth tourism” because of its typical
demographic, backpacking (or backpacker) tourism is basically when
you slap your stuff into a backpack and hit the road!
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32. Food/Gastronomy Tourism
Travelling somewhere to sample its gastronomical delights and learning
a thing or two about the culture as a result?
Food tourism is the arena in which you’ll operate. You could be taking a
cooking class, visiting local producers, sampling the street food, or
taking a local wine tour
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33. Family Tourism
Family tourism seems like a fairly vague and overarching term that
involves all forms of tourist activity done as a family unit.
For example, you might travel somewhere with your family and go to a
theme park, or try any other kid-friendly attractions in the area.
Family tourism would also include paying a visit to your friends and
relatives overseas.
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34. Historical/Heritage Tourism
Historical tourism (otherwise known as heritage tourism) involves going
overseas to enjoy its historical sites, sights, and attractions!
It’s the person who visits Rome to explore the Colosseum, Egypt to see
the Sphinx
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