1. ONE OF THE LARGEST SECTORS IN THE WORLD IN TERMS OF GENERATING JOBS AND INCOME. A DYNAMIC AND VIBRANT SECTOR A MAJOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK ECONOMY THE UK TRAVEL AND TOURISM SECTOR

2. MAIN TYPES OF TOURISM 3 main types of tourism: Domestic tourism – taking holidays and trips in your own country Outbound tourism – travelling to a different country for a visit or holiday Inbound tourism – visitors from overseas coming into the country.

3. REASONS WHY PEOPLE TRAVEL Business: Business travellers will attend meetings, conferences, exhibitions and events Leisure: Leisure travellers may be on holiday or taking a trip of particular cultural or personal interest To visit friends and relatives (VFR), in the UK or abroad

4. TOURISM FACTS

5. TYPES OF TOURISM Agritourism Adventure tourism Cultural Tourism Dark tourism Education tourism Faith tourism Ecotourism Medical tourism Sports tourism Staycation Wellness tourism …

6. SHORT FOR ‘AGRICULTURE’ WHERE VISITORS ARE INTERESTED IN FARMS AND THE COUNTRYSIDE AGRITOURISM

7. OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN AN UNUSUAL, REMOTE OR A WILDERNESS AREA. BUNGEE JUMPING, MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITIONS, RAFTING, ROCK CLIMBING, DIVING, WIND SURFING, PARAGLIDING... ADVENTURE TOURISM

8. TOURISM CONCERNED WITH THE REGION’S CULTURE (THE LIFESTYLE AND HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE, THEIR ART, ARCHITECTURE,... ) CULTURAL FACILITIES SUCH AS MUSEUMS, THEATRES AND FESTIVALS CULTURAL TOURISM

9. VISITING SITES ASSOCIATED WITH WAR, DEATH AND TRAGIC EVENTS, FOR EXAMPLE CONCENTRATION OR DEATH CAMPS AND ‘GROUND ZERO’ AT THE FORMER WORLD TRADE CENTER SITE.

10. A VISIT FOR SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL REASONS EDUCATION TOURISM

11. RELIGIOUS TRAVEL FOR PILGRIMAGE AND TO SACRED SITES OF RELIGIOUS IMPORTANCE, SUCH AS ROME, JERUSALEM AND MECCA. FAITH TOURISM

12. TOURISM WHICH IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM

13. TRAVELLING TO HAVE OPERATIONS OR RECEIVE DENTAL TREATMENT, WHICH MAY BE CHEAPER AND FASTER THAN AT HOME. MEDICAL TOURISM

14. TRAVELLING TO PLAY IN OR WATCH SPORTING EVENTS OR COMPETITIONS SPORTS TOURISM

15. A VACATION THAT IS SPENT AT ONE’S HOME ENJOYING ALL THAT HOME AND ONE’S HOME ENVIRONS HAVE TO OFFER STAYCATION

16. ACTIVITIES THAT MAINTAIN PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS MASSAGES, BODY TREATMENTS, FACIAL TREATMENTS, EXERCISE FACILITIES & PROGRAMS, WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS, NUTRITION PROGRAMS WELLNESS TOURISM