This website will guide you through the Travel and Tourism industry and explain how it all works. It will also inform you about: Domestic, Inbound and Outbound tourism and all the different components within the travel industry, such as:
Here are some definitions:
Inbound Tourism.
Inbound tourism is when somebody from another country, for example America, comes over and visits the UK. It could be for leisure purposes, buisness purposes or for VFR.
Outbound Tourism.
Outbound tourism is simply someone from the UK going visiting another country. An example of this could be a UK resident flying out to Japan for a buisness meeting.
Domestic Tourism.
Domestic tourism is when you stay in your own country and take a holiday or a day out. For example someone from the UK going to Blackpool and staying there for the weekend.
Travel.
Travel is the movement of people for a variety of reasons in different ways, these could be: by air, by land (road or rail) or by sea.
Tourism.
Tourism is where people go away from their area with the intention of returning. This could be for a holiday, short break or even a business trip.
Private Sector.
Private sector is a privately owned business with their main aim being to make a profit. Most travel and tourism business belong to the private sector, like Thomas Cook.
Public Sector.
Public sector organisations are usually funded by the local and national government. An example of one could be The National Gallery.
Voluntary Sector.
The voluntary sector is usually funded by sponsors and are often charities or trusts. An example of a voluntary sector organisation could be The National Trust.
- Accommodation
- Transport Provision
- Visitor Attractions
- Tour Operations
- Travel
Agents - Tourism Development and Promotion
- Trade
Associations and Regulatory Bodies - Ancillary Services
Here are some definitions:
Inbound Tourism.
Inbound tourism is when somebody from another country, for example America, comes over and visits the UK. It could be for leisure purposes, buisness purposes or for VFR.
Outbound Tourism.
Outbound tourism is simply someone from the UK going visiting another country. An example of this could be a UK resident flying out to Japan for a buisness meeting.
Domestic Tourism.
Domestic tourism is when you stay in your own country and take a holiday or a day out. For example someone from the UK going to Blackpool and staying there for the weekend.
Travel.
Travel is the movement of people for a variety of reasons in different ways, these could be: by air, by land (road or rail) or by sea.
Tourism.
Tourism is where people go away from their area with the intention of returning. This could be for a holiday, short break or even a business trip.
Private Sector.
Private sector is a privately owned business with their main aim being to make a profit. Most travel and tourism business belong to the private sector, like Thomas Cook.
Public Sector.
Public sector organisations are usually funded by the local and national government. An example of one could be The National Gallery.
Voluntary Sector.
The voluntary sector is usually funded by sponsors and are often charities or trusts. An example of a voluntary sector organisation could be The National Trust.