Travel & Tourism Why do people travel? Why they go where they do? What they do when they get there? What impact do these activities have on tourists and locals?
Goals for the course Where do you want to go? Find out. Develop a yearning for travel. Learn about other cultures and peoples. Investigate job opportunities.
What is a Tourist? (United Nations World Tourism Org. definitions) VISITOR: a traveller taking a trip to any destination outside his/her usual environment, for less than a day TOURIST: Someone who visits one place for more than 24 hours (overnight), but less than 1 year.
Travellers who are not tourists: ~ Same-day visitors (Visit less than 24 hours, for business or pleasure) ~ Migrants (Live for an extended period; ex. Immigrants, refugees, nomadic peoples, diplomats, armed forces.)