Definition of tourism

 

Definition of tourism

Definition of tourism

Known tourism language as the beating in the ground; That is, moving and walking from one location to another, whether in a specific country or territory or around the world; In order to reach specific needs, far from the place of permanent residence, the business environment or wars, as for the terminology, no agreed definition of tourism has appeared, and as some of the terminological definitions mentioned by international tourism bodies and organizations come, the World Tourism Organization defined tourists as all the people who They are in place for 24 hours; With the aim of obtaining entertainment facilities that include vacations, sports and recreation, the study on American national tourism also defines tourism as all activities or behaviors that people apply while they go on trips outside their homes and society, and for any specific goal except for trips for daily going to work . [1]

The tourism ( in English: Tourism) group of business and jobs that serve tourists and contribute to the provision of accommodation, means of transport , and leisure sites for all tourists, [2] is also considered as a means of tourism means of marketing that defines the characteristics of a set of custom destinations for travel . [3]

Pillars of Tourism

Arkan Group Tourism, namely: [4]

Transportation: is to clarify the nature of the transport link with the tourism sector, so tourism cannot achieve development and success without relying on the development of means of transportation and modes of transport, and transportation includes the following categories:

Ground transportation: bicycles, cars, trains, and buses.

Means of maritime transport : they are boats, ships and boats.

Air transportation: all types of aircraft.

Accommodation: It is all the places that a tourist uses to stay temporarily upon arrival at the place or country to which he traveled, and forms of accommodation include camps, hotels, and tourist apartments.

Programs: The tourism trip is based on the implementation of a specific program for the tourist, and examples of the activities of the tourism programs include visiting sports, religious, natural, therapeutic, recreational, archaeological and historical areas, as well as visiting parks, markets and shops.

Types of tourism

Tourism is divided into a group of types, and each type is distinguished by its own characteristics. The following information about the types of tourism: [4]

Types of tourism according to its goal

Tourism types depending on their purpose, and include the following: [4]

Religious tourism: is the tourists visiting religious places and regions. In order to learn about its history, spiritual values ​​and beliefs.

Sports tourism: is travel to another country within a specific period of time. For practicing and implementing several sporting activities or watching sports games and matches, such as the World Football Championships .

Conference tourism: It is one of the types of tourism that is characterized by modernity; Because of its appearance at the end of the twentieth century AD, and its existence depended on the accelerating civilizational developments that affected the world, whether socially, culturally, economically or politically, and conference tourism is defined as the development affecting the tourism sector; By organizing and preparing conferences at the global level, which are distinguished by their huge size and abundant profits.

Cultural tourism: is the sighting by tourists of the features and landmarks of previous societies in the past, and cultural tourism is defined as the attraction associated with tourist sites, which enhances the attractiveness of tourists to them, and includes the art of architecture, language , music , and traditions.

Medical tourism: It is one of the new types of tourism, and it spreads within countries that have curative natural resources, such as wells and water springs that help treat many diseases.

Recreational tourism: is moving from the place of residence during a period of time; With the aim of entertainment and enjoyment and the application of many hobbies, such as fishing.

Types of tourism according to geographical location

Tourism based on geographical location, and includes the following: [4]

Domestic tourism : is the movement of individuals within the borders of their countries. Where the individual moves from his home to another location within the country in which he lives, and he must stay for one night in the location to which he went, and travel should not be for the purpose of work but for recreation and entertainment.

Regional tourism: is the travel of individuals from their country to neighboring countries, such as the travel of individuals between Arab countries in the Arab Gulf region, and this tourism is often low-cost; Because of the ability to use more than one means of transportation, and the distance traveled is relatively short between countries.

International tourism: also known as foreign tourism , which is the travel of foreign individuals to a specific country, and it is considered an important type of tourism that is supported by many countries of the world. In order to increase the stock of its hard currencies, this tourism also depends on the provision of a set of distinguished and high-quality tourism services and means.

Types of tourism according to the period of residence

Tourism based on the period of residence, and includes the following: [4]

Seasonal tourism: is the travel of individuals in specific seasons towards specific places, such as the direction of tourists to the coastal beaches during the summer or the travel of pilgrims to Mecca for the Hajj.

Transit tourism: It includes two types, namely:

Land tourism: is transit tourism in which individuals travel by using land roads, and buses designated for tourism.

Airplane tourism: It is transit tourism that depends on air travel, without any prior planning; Because it depends on a sudden stop or breakdown of the plane; This forces tourism companies to provide alternative tourist trips for travelers; Until the malfunctions are fixed.

Types of tourism according to the number and organization of tourists

Tourism based on number, and includes the following: [4]

Individual tourism: it is tourism that does not depend on any prior organization. Where one or more individuals travel to visit a country, depending on the leisure time of the tourists.

Mass tourism: It is tourism in which a group of tourists agree to travel collectively, and based on a program that organizes their trip and the places that they will visit, and this tourism is classified into two types:

Unorganized tourism: A group of tourists organizing their trip individually without any prior planning.

Organized tourism: It is the implementation by a group of tourists of a planned tourism program, depending on a company specialized in tourism.

 

References

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↑ "tourism" , Cambridge Dictionary , Retrieved 10-9-2017. Edited.

↑ "tourism" , Business Dictionary , Retrieved 9-9-2017. Edited.

^ A b c d c hh Hamida Bouamousha (2011-2012), The role of the tourism sector in financing the national economy to achieve sustainable development - Case Study Algeria - Algeria: Farhat Abbas University - Setif, pp. 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Acting.