The Tourism Industry Tourism 12 Sackville High School Mrs. J. Montgomery Ms. T. Sparks
Definitions Domestic tourism International residents inside their own country familiarity with the region destinations are nearer Lower cost International inbound and outbound 2
Definitions Inbound Outbound coming into a country from another going outside your home country
Inbound tourists 1- USA 2. United kingdom 3. France 4. China 5. Germany 6. Japan 7.Australia 8. South Korea 9. India 10. Brazil 11. Mexico
Outbound 1. USA
Importance of Tourism Largest and fastest growing industry in world Canada: 2010 = $73.4 billion in revenue Nova Scotia $2 billion Largest employer – 594,500 Canadians
10 Types of Tourism 1. Business 2. Nature 3. Cultural 4. Social 5. Recreational 6. Active 7. Sports 8. Religious 9. Health 10. Adventure
1. Business Meetings, events, and conferences, perhaps combined with other types of tourism.
2. Nature Enjoy a natural setting or wildlife, including ecotourism, which specializes in the study and conservation of natural environments.
3. Cultural To experience the history, folklore, and culture of a people, including “big city” tourism in which people are attracted to cities for their nightlife, entertainment etc.
4. Social Involves the company of others, such as tour-bus travel or family visits
5. Recreation To escape the routine of daily life, such as camping or beach tourism
6. Active Has a set objective, such as climbing a mountain or learning a new language
7. Sports To experience a sport or sporting event, such as a ski holiday or the Olympics
8. Religious Involves visiting a place of spiritual significance
9. Health To improve one’s health, such as a visit to a health report or weight-loss camp
10. Adventure Involves challenge and adventure, such as trekking through a tropical rain forrest.
Barriers to Travel Cost Lack of time Accessibility or distance Age Health Fear Tastes and experience
Things Travellers Need to Know Documentation Customs Health problems Foreign Currency Foreign Languages
8 Sectors of the Canadian Tourism Industry 1. Transportation www.westjet.com 2. Accommodation www.deltahotels.com
8 Sectors cont’d. 3. Food & Beverage www.bostonpizza.com 4. Attractions www.pier21.ns.ca
8 Sectors – cont’d. 5. Events & Conferences www.wtcchalifax.com 6. Adventure & Recreation www.whistler-blackcomb.com
8 Sectors cont’d. 7. Tourism Services 7. Tourism Services www.tians.org 8. Travel Trade www.thomascook.com 7. Tourism Services www.tians.org 8. Travel Trade www.thomascook.com