What are the 4 main types of tourists?

Cohen (1972), a sociologist of tourism, classifies tourists into four types, based on the degree to which they seek familiarity and novelty: the drifter, the explorer, the individual mass tourist, and the organized mass tourist.



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Components of Tourism
  • Attraction.
  • Accessibility.
  • Accomodation.
  • Amenities.


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The 4 S's–sun, sea, sand, and sex–is a familiar catch-phrase from the colorful world of tourism studies that captures one of the most common understandings of the kinds of enjoyment that we are looking for (whether we want to admit it or not) when we travel on vacation.

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The table shows that there are four main motives which arise whatever the travel experience; Novelty Seeking, Escapism/Relaxation, Relationships and Self Development.

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The Big Five was traditionally used as a hunting term to describe the five most dangerous animals in Africa to hunt. Their reputation has spilled over into the tourism industry and now elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino remain the most sought after species to see on the continent.

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Forms of tourism: There are three basic forms of tourism: domestic tourism, inbound tourism, and outbound tourism. These can be combined in various ways to derive the following additional forms of tourism: internal tourism, national tourism and international tourism.

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However, some of the most popular types of tourism include beach vacations, city breaks, cultural and historical tourism, and nature and wildlife tourism.

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Attraction, Accessibility and Amenities are collectively called the 3A concept. These are the 3 basic components of tourism.

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AAAAA (5A) is awarded to the most important and best-maintained tourist attractions in the People's Republic of China, given the highest level in the rating categories used by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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According to their needs and reasons for travelling, tourists are classified into four broad categories: in modern time. Business and professional tourist leisure and holiday tourists are travelling to visit friends and relatives (VFR) Youth tourists, including backpackers and gap year travellers.

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There are three basic forms of tourism: domestic tourism, inbound tourism, and outbound tourism. Domestic tourism refers to activities of a visitor within their country of residence and outside of their home (e.g. a Brit visiting other parts of Britain).

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Tourism 11 gives students an introduction to the tourism industry. The course offers students opportunities to develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to enter the tourism industry or post-secondary tourism programs.

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These are pillars of tourism explained in details:
  • Accommodation. Accommodation is meant to ensure comfort and a place to rest and sleep when traveling. ...
  • Attractions. Attractions are what draw travelers in. ...
  • Adventure & Recreation. ...
  • Catering facilities. ...
  • Entertainment. ...
  • Events. ...
  • Transportation. ...
  • Travel agencies & Tourism Services.


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The trusted book defines a tourist as “one that makes a tour for pleasure or culture” and a traveler as “one that goes on a trip or journey.” There really isn't much of a distinction between the two.

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Tourists' expectations when visiting a particular place are related to several features of the chosen destination: culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure, landscape, events, shopping and others.

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