What is the summary of tourism?

According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), tourism entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors.



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Tourism is travel for pleasure or business, and the commercial activity of providing and supporting such travel.

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Tourism is the largest and fastest-growing industry across the world. It is a source of revenue and employment. It also gives the opportunity for people to understand the culture, civilization, and religious aspects of a country. There are many countries whose main source of revenue is Tourism.

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Tourism. Facts and perspectives worldwide
  • Supports around 6% – 7% of world`s workers (including indirect employment)
  • Represents 5% of the world GDP.
  • Global tourism industry worths 1 USD trillion a year.
  • In over 150 countries, tourism is one of five top export earners.


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There are three main reasons for travel. These are: o Leisure tourism o Visiting friends and relatives o Business tourism Most tourist trips can be placed into one of these groups. Many leisure tourism trips are taken where the main purpose is relaxation, rest and enjoyment.

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There are three main reasons for travel. These are: o Leisure tourism o Visiting friends and relatives o Business tourism Most tourist trips can be placed into one of these groups.

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The terms tourism and travel are sometimes used interchangeably. In this context, travel has a similar definition to tourism but implies a more purposeful journey. The terms tourism and tourist are sometimes used pejoratively, to imply a shallow interest in the cultures or locations visited.

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The Pros of Tourism
  • Creates Jobs. ...
  • Develops Countries. ...
  • Conserves the Environment. ...
  • Encourages Culture-Learning. ...
  • Damages the Environment. ...
  • Puts Pressure on Natural Resources. ...
  • Encourages Dependence on Tourism. ...
  • Leads to Loss of Cultural Identity.


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Travel takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste and try new things. It constantly challenges us, not only to adapt to and explore new surroundings, but also to engage with different people, to embrace adventures as they come and to share new and meaningful experiences with friends and loved ones.

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The short-term negative impacts of tourism on residents' health are related to the density of tourist's arrivals, the risk of disease transmission, road accidents, higher crime levels, as well as traffic congestion, crowding, and other stressful factors.

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Tourism and the environment can be mutually supportive
In a number of destinations, tourism helps to ensure higher water quality and better protection of nature and local natural resources. It can generate additional resources to invest in environmental infrastructures and services.

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