Understanding Tourism: Concepts and Factors

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What is a tourist?

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A tourist is a person who makes a trip outside his/her usual environment.

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What are domestic tourists?

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Domestic tourists are those who travel within their own country.

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What are international tourists?

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International tourists are those who travel abroad to another country.

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How do transit routes affect travel?

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The availability of transit routes influences the volume and direction of travel between regions.

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What happens when there are limited transit routes?

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The volume of travel between regions might be low.

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What are push factors in tourism?

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Push factors are reasons that cause a tourist to want to leave the generating region, such as stressful work environments or lack of recreational options.

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What are pull factors in tourism?

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Pull factors are qualities in destination regions that attract tourists, like scenic beauty or special events.

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Give an example of a push factor and a pull factor.

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A push factor could be stress from work, while a pull factor could be a destination offering relaxation activities.

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What is the relationship between tourists and businesses in generating and destination regions?

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Tourists depend on businesses like tour operators for planning trips, while these businesses depend on hotels for accommodation.

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How does tourism impact local economies?

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Tourism can generate revenue for local communities and contribute to the local economy.