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TOURISM Operations and Management Prof. Sunetra Roday, MSIHMCT, Pune Prof. Archana Biwal, MSIHMCT, Pune Prof. Vandana Joshi, MSIHMCT, Pune

Chapter 1 Introduction to Travel and Tourism

Definition •

Tourism is the temporary short-term movement of people to destinations outside the place where they normally live and work and includes the activities they indulge in at the destination as well as all facilities and services specially created to meet their needs. Tourism does not only mean travelling to a particular destination but also includes all activities undertaken during the stay. It includes day visits and excursions.

Tourists •

The tourist market is divided into:

1. The leisure tourist 2. The business tourist

Domestic and international tourism

Tourism Regions of the World

Constituents of the tourism industry Main constituents Transport industry Hospitality industry Entertainment industry Travel agents and tour operators Guides and escorts Tourism organizations

Secondary constituents Shops and state emporiums  Arts and crafts Local transport Banks Insurance companies Communication servicesMedia Performing artists Publishers  Advertisers Hawkers and coolies  Agents and brokers

Most visited countries in the world in 2006 and 2007

International tourism receipts in billions (USD)

Reasons for rapid pace of growth •

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Greater disposable incomes Women entering the workforce Leave travel allowance (LTA) facility  Availability of low cost carriers Greater awareness about travel and tourism Discretionary time and money available Double income no kids (DINK) policy  An unquenchable thirst or desire to travel Stress and strain of routine work

Most visited tourist attractions

The world’s top 15 cities in 2007 with world ranking

An inter-disciplinary perspective of tourism

The Tourism System •

Traveller generating region

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Transit region

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Tourist destination region

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Tourists and

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Tourism industry

Leiper’s basic tourism system

Some important facts related to tourism

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Tremendous growth potential; Generates direct and indirect employment to millions across the globe; Travel undertaken for leisure or business; Includes short visits to other places; Goods and services are consumed which differ from our routine; Is an integral part of our lifestyle; Technology such as the Internet has simplified travel bookings; and Is multi-disciplinary and encompasses a number of disciplines.

FIVE ‘A’S OF TOURISM

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 Accessibility

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 Accommodation

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 Amenities

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 Attractions

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 Activities