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HRT Unit 6 T & T

Travel & Tourism

TermDefinition
disposable income the money left from a person's gross income after taking out taxes
niche market a new market in tourism that bases travel on specific interests
package tour a prearranged tour that offers value, guaranteed sightseeing and a quality product. Usually you get some kind of combination of hotel, tourism activities, and transportation as a part of the package and is at a group rate.
charter tour a tour in which a tour operator buys all the seats on an airplane, train or bus and resells them to travelers. can be independent, hosted or escorted tours. For example a charter cruise.
customized tour more expensive than package tour and is designed for an individual tourist
hosted tours when someone is available at each stop or destination to help or provide information about that spot or activity
escorted or guided tours the most structured of tours. when guests travel together as a group with a tour guide or escort
independent tours these tours are organized so guests can choose from a set of dates, and a menu of accommodations, activities and options. They get group rates but get to be independent
travel the movement of a person from one location to another location of some distance for any of several reasons
tourism the industry that develops and organizes destinations, activities, and events and then markets those destinations, activities, and events to travelers
travel agent is an individual who works at la retail business that brings travelers and travel industry suppliers together
travel planner has many of the same duties as a travel agent but usually works for a big corporation
travel agency a private business that promotes travel to the public
commission is a percentage of the sale price that is paid to the seller or agent as a fee for their work
dynamic packaging is a process used by travel agents that allows travelers to build their own package of flights, hotels, and car rentals around their specific needs
infrastructure the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or community: roads, bridges, hospitals, airports, hotels, internet, communication technology, etc.
leisure time the time left over after work and other necessities
baby boomers are the demographic group born during the post–World War II baby boom, approximately between the years 1946 and 1964.
adventure tourism offers a mix of different outdoor tourist activities such as: hiking, skiing, boating, mountain climbing, exploring rainforests, or walking on glaciers
ecotourism or geotourism tourism in exotic or threatened ecosystems for the purpose of observing wildlife or to help preserve nature
agritourism involves visiting a working farm or any agricultural , horticultural or agribusiness for enjoyment, education or, active involvement
e-tickets electronic tickets that you can download or print from a computer
travel and tourism is one of the largest employers in the U.S. TRUE
increased leisure time, baby boomers, the Internet, dual family income and new transportation options are all factors that impact the growth of tourism
Examples of niche markets in travel adventure tourism, agritourism, and ecotourism
benefits of tours include Volume discounts, Guaranteed sightseeing entrances, Prepayment options, and Stress-free travel
escorts, guides, and hosts are all examples of tour jobs or positions.
common tourist attractions include historic sites, museums, fairs, festivals, zoos, and cultural events
when promoting a tourist attraction marketers often use: flyers, brochures, websites, print advertisements, post cards, and videos
travel planners and agents, schedulers, reservation or sales agents, museum and tourism employees, as well as, transportation related positions are all.... examples of careers and jobs in the travel and tourism industry
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