Types of Tourism

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Types of Tourism

Learning objective

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the differences between tourists and travelers. At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify the benefits and disadvantages of foreign tourism. At the end of the lesson you will know how to write a paragraph about a type of holiday.

What do you already know about tourism?

Difference Between Tourists and Travelers

Tourist: someone who visits a place on holiday or for pleasure. Traveler: someone who makes a journey, not necessarily for pleasure.

Types of Tourism

Adventure Tourism: exploring natural places and engaging in activities. Cultural Tourism: focusing on history and culture. Extreme Sports Tourism: activities like bungee jumping and rafting.

Benefits of Foreign Tourism

Economic impact: boosts local economy. Cultural exchange: sharing of traditions and practices. Job creation: more employment opportunities.

Disadvantages of Foreign Tourism

Environmental impact: pollution and habitat destruction. Cultural erosion: loss of local traditions. Overcrowding: strain on local resources.

Writing about Tourism

Structure your paragraph: introduction, list benefits and disadvantages, conclusion. Focus on a specific type of tourism.

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: involves exploring natural places and engaging in activities like mountaineering and rafting. cultural tourism: focuses on the history and culture of a place, including visiting museums and participating in local traditions. extreme sports tourism: involves activities like b

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