WHAT IS THE TOURISM? HOW CAN WE EXPLAIN IT? Tourism is travelling for leisure,education,religious,family or business purposes and tourists are travelling to and staying in places away from the places they live.People do this for many different reasons; to have fun,visit other countries,and learn about other cultures or just to relax.Tourists go to various destinations,countries with great landmarks,beachex,tourist attractions and fascinating nature.There are many types of tourism.

Tourists visit other countries to learn about the lifestyle,the history,art,architecture and religions there.They visit the museums and ancinets places especially in urban areas.

RELIGIOUS TOURISM *Tourists prefer going on holy destinations like Mecca and Vatikan to see and visit there.

BEACH TOURISM Many tourists prefer spending their holidays on beaches.They relax,go swimming,scuba-diving and different se sports.

ECOTOURISM *Many tourists prefer a type of tourism that does not damage the environment.They go to a destination especially in rural areas to take a part in environmental projects.

CRUISE SHIP TOURISM Tourists travel on a big cruise ship,visit some coast towns andislands.They also do some sea activities

Spa and Health Tourism Tourists prefer going to spas the healing affect of the mineral water,massages,baths and other services.They also go to other countries for medical treatment and operations.

Sports Tourism Tourists prefer travel to places to door watch special sports events like olympic games and World championships.

Adventure Tourism Tourists want to thrill activities like rafting,hiking and climbing.They travel to destinations to do these activities.

Coastal Tourism *It is the combination of land and sea environments;sun,water,beaches,fantastic veiws,birds,dolphins and whales etc an sea food.Tourists can dive ,have boat-trips and bird wathching tours.

Winter Tourism *Many tourists want to go skiing in winter.They prefer going to the mountains with snow and stay in resorts there.

Wildlife Tourism *Some tourists prefer watching wild animals in their natural habitat especially in African and South American countries and Australia.

Educational Tourism *Many young tourists prefer studying abroad and they want to go abroad for school and study the language and culture of other countries.

Package Tourism *Travel agency organizations organize tours to many destinations around the world.Tourist groups go to a destination and follow the activities in the package tours.

(PREPARED BY MEHMET DEĞERLİ