  Source of employment  Stimulates the infrastructure which improves the living conditions of the local people  Provides the government with tax revenues  Lead to economic and social development  Assist in job creation Benefits of Tourism

 Stats  $2.1 trillion generated by domestic and international travelers  1 out of 9 jobs depends on travel  2.1 billion Americans took trips for business and leisure purposes  69.8 mil International travelers in the U.S. in 2013

  A person who travels away from home, staying away for at least 1 night. What is a Tourist

 Top Countries to visit the U.S.  Canada 23.4 mil  Mexico 14.3 mil  United Kingdom 3.8 mil  Japan 3.7 mil  Brazil 2.1 mil

  2.96 billion people travelled in 2014  1.9 million tourist from Mexico to Houston  67K visitors from China to Houston Stats

  Chinese travelers on the rise, expected 500 million over next 5 years  Spend on average $7200 per traveler  Rise of independent travelers over group travelers  Ages  Most are seeking experience travel Future

  Name 1 of the top 5 Countries that we get the most visitors to the U.S. from. Bellringer 4/8

 Top Leisure Activities  Shopping  Sightseeing  Fine Dining  National parks/ Monuments  Art Galleries/ Museums

 Adventure Reconnect De-stress/ Escape Indulgence Enrichment Travel Motivations

 Top Cities to visit 1.London 2.Bora Bora 3.Barcelona 4.Paris 5.Sydney 6.New York 7.Maui 8.Rio de Janeiro 9.Cape Town 10.San Francisco

  Travel  Hospitality  Accommodation  Food and Beverage  Attractions Sectors and Sub Sectors of the Tourism Industry

 Five modes of transport  Rail  Air  Road  Bus  Ship  International travel dependent on air and ship (harbors and terminals)  Domestic travel dependent on road and rail Travel

  Write down at least 1 company/ brand in each of the modes of transport.  Rail  Air  Road  Bus  Ship Travel BYOD

  Accommodations and Food and Beverage  Accommodations-critical component of the tourism industry because tourist need lodging.  Dependent on several needs Hospitality

  Write down the factors you use to select lodging  List your favorite hotel/motel(s) Accommodation BYOD

  Budget  Security  Comfort  Friendly Service  Amenities Factors Considered When Selecting Lodging

  Restaurants, cafes, fast food, catering, clubs  Core aspect of the tourism industry Food and Beverage

  List 4 of your favorite restaurants. BYOD

  Something unusual or interesting to see or do  The backbone of the industry, without them there would be little need for other tourism related services. 3 types of attractions  Man-made  Natural  Cultural Attractions

  Designed specifically to attract tourists  Sports events  Casinos  Theme parks  Monuments  Entertainment centers  Cathedrals Man-Made Attractions

  Attractions that have an origin in the physical environment  Forests  Coastal areas  Mountains  Flora and fauna Natural Attractions

  Attractions relating to history, customs, heritage, religion, science, art, politics, and way of life  Museums  Exhibitions  Churches  Government buildings Cultural Attractions

  List 1 attraction in the U.S. for each type:  Man-made  Natural  Cultural Attractions BYOD

  Link between consumers and producers; way of access for tourists  Tour operators  Travel Agents Intermediaries

  Role is to package and sell tours  Tours sold to travel agents  Packages of accommodations, transport, and attractions Tour Operators

  Act on behalf of the hotel, airline, or tour operator to sell services to tourists  Serve as information centers  Receive a commission on each sale  Advises clients on travel companies, facilities, make travel arrangements, and can issue tickets and vouchers. Travel Agents

  What are some travel websites that act as travel agents? (list at least 4) Turn in paper with name on top at end of class period. Intermediary BYOD