Types of Tourism
Types of Tourism
Learning objective
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Types of Tourism
Learning objective
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify different types of tourism and their characteristics.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to differentiate between tourists and travellers based on their purposes and activities.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to write a structured paragraph about tourism.
What do you already know about tourism?
Tourists vs. Travellers
Tourist: visits for pleasure or holiday. Traveller: makes a journey beyond just pleasure. Different motivations and experiences.
Different Types of Holidays
Adventure Tourism: exploration and exciting activities. Cultural Tourism: history and culture-focused visits. Extreme Sports Tourism: thrilling sports activities. Eco-tourism: supporting conservation in natural environments.
Writing Structured Paragraphs
Discuss benefits of tourism: economic growth, cultural exchange. Discuss disadvantages: impact on traditions, local economy, environment.
Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Impacts
Tourism impacts local traditions and cultures. Economic benefits: jobs, revenue. Environmental concerns: sustainability, conservation.
Definition List
Tourist: someone who visits a place on holiday or for pleasure. Traveller: someone who makes a journey, not necessarily for pleasure. Adventure Tourism: holidays involving exploration and exciting activities like bungee jumping. Cultural Tourism: holidays focused on the history and culture of a place, including visits to museums and local festivals. Extreme Sports Tourism: holidays involving thrilling sports like bungee jumping and rafting. Eco-tourism: tourism
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