Tourism theory and practice2

PEDAGOGICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF

COLOMBIA

HOTEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

ANGELA LILIANA TAVERA SILVA

ENGLISH V FOR TOURISM

History

Wealthy people have always travelled to distant parts of the world, to see great

buildings, works of art, learn new languages, experience new cultures and to taste different cuisines. Long ago, at the time of the Roman Republic, places

such as Baiae were popular coastal resorts for the rich.

What is Tourism?

Tourism is a collection of activities, services and industries that delivers a

travel experience, including transportation, accommodations, eating

and drinking establishments, retail shops, entertainment businesses,

activity facilities and other hospitality services provided for individuals or groups traveling away from home.

Definition of Tourism

Mathieson and Wall (1982) created a good working definition of tourism as "the temporary movement of people to destinations

outside their normal places of work and residence, the activities undertaken during their stay in those destinations, and the facilities

created to cater to their needs.“

According to Macintosh and Goeldner (1986) tourism is "the sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the interaction of

tourists, business suppliers, host governments and host communities in the process of attracting and hosting these

tourists and other visitors."

SUPPLY AND DEMAND

Tourism supply and demand is the relationship between the quantity

that tourism industrial wish to sell at various prices and the

quantity

Transportation Systems

The type and availability of transportation will determine

travel destinations. The development of

accommodations were likewise determined by the development

of transportation systems.

The community's attitude which permeates every tourism location that makes the tourist feel

welcome and safe. It is the result of the interaction between the tourist and

the local population.

Hospitality

ECOTOURISM

Ecotourism is a form of tourism that fosters learning experiences and appreciation of the natural

environment, or some component thereof, within its associated cultural context. It is managed in

accordance with industry best practice to attain environmentally and socioculturally sustainable outcomes as well as financial viability" (Weaver,

2008, p.17).

Cultural tourism

Cultural tourism's focus is on the cultural aspects of a

visitor's experience.

Adventure tourism

This includes: an element of risk; a higher level of physical

exertion; and a need for specialized skills to

participate successfully and safely in the activity.