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responsible tourism: (i) tourists in a destination behaving respectfully towards the natural environment and towards local people (ii) travel and tourism providers and authorities behaving responsibly by managing or developing tourism so that the natural environment and local people are treated respectfully
How will you remember travel and tourism terms? What strategies do you think you will find most helpful in remembering meanings and examples? Share your plan with a partner.
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The changing structure of the travel and tourism industry The travel and tourism industry is the set of businesses providing travel and tourism products and services. The different types of companies that make up the travel and tourism industry are the components (parts) of the industry.
Components of the travel and tourism industry
Figure 1.20: Tourists discovering local crafts in Mexico
The travel and tourism industry’s component parts include businesses that provide a wide range of products and services, from accommodation to transport to visitor attractions.
Accommodation and catering
Accommodation is where tourists stay overnight. Examples are:
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Travel and tourism providers and authorities may manage or develop tourism so that the natural environment and local people are treated respectfully. An example might be a destination that has a water-refill programme for visitors. Such a programme exists in Siem Reap, Cambodia. A reusable water bottle branded by the tourism authority can be purchased and refilled for free at many of the service providers around the city. Sustainable development acts as a souvenir, promotes responsible tourism and benefits local efforts to preserve and recycle.
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Group work: In a group, talk about how to compile a list of travel and tourism definitions and examples. •
Should you make a dictionary or a glossary, a chart or a presentation? Is there another, better, way?
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Will you compile meanings and examples individually or cooperatively?
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hotels
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guest houses (accommodation on a small scale, such as in a house) and B&Bs (bed and breakfasts, providing sleeping accommodation such as a room with a bed and breakfast)
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hostels: basic accommodation often with shared sleeping accommodation such as dormitories
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homestays: holiday accommodation where tourists stay in the homes of local people
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camping: can include basic tents or luxury campsites, as well as caravan parks (see Figure 1.21)
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serviced apartments: self-catering accommodation where services such as cleaning are provided.
Begin your compilation of travel and tourism terms, meanings and examples.
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