Tourism's History and Economic Impacts: Influences, Kinds, and Destinations - Prof. John B, Study notes of Hospitality and Tourism

Download Tourism's History and Economic Impacts: Influences, Kinds, and Destinations - Prof. John B and more Study notes Hospitality and Tourism in PDF only on Docsity! History of Tourism: a. The original Roman Holiday b. The grand tour c. Paintings: American painters of the west, i.e. Thomas Moran d. Railroads open areas to tourism e. Industrial revolution f. Mass tourism Major Influences on growth of tourism a. Safe corridor b. Free time c. Money d. Railroads e. Thomas cook f. Automobile g. Jet liner Main purposes of tourism in the mind of the tourist a. Leisure, recreation, holiday, 51% (7 sins, relaxation, sun, fun, amusement parks) b. Not specified 7% c. Visiting family/relatives, religion, other 27% (other means nature, history, military sites) d. Business and professional 15% Kinds of Tourism a. Heritage and Cultural 1. Battlefields 2. History 3. Study 4. Explore roots 5. Religion-faith 6. Arts, music, museums b. Entertainment/sport recreation 1. Sun, sand, surf 2. Movies and plays 3. Concerts 4. Sports, perform and observe 5. Gambling 6. Amusement parks c. Environmental/ecotourism 1. National parks, zoos, scenic areas Economic Impacts of Tourism a. Significant % of world spending 1. Multiplier effect 2. Intersectoral linkages 3. Minus leakages b. Foreign exchanges and balance of payments c. Contribution to GDP d. Government revenues: taxes e. Infrastructure development f. Job creation: direct and indirect Tourism Spending a. Touring 2% b. Hotel 33% c. Food 20% d. Shopping 20% e. Entertainment 5% f. Transportation 15% g. Other 5% Jobs in Tourism Industry a. Travel agent b. Tour sales c. Airplane: pilot etc. d. Hotel e. Restaurants f. Food grower, importer, supplier g. Souvenir shop h. Street vendor i. Taxis j. Crafts k. Amusement park, museum l. Hair dresser, barber m. Clothing n. Business school operator o. Physician, dentist, doctor