THE MEANING AND

IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM
 AND HOSPITALITY
Taken from the book Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality by Dr. Zenaida Cruz
LEARNING OUTCOMES

Explain the relationship of tourism and hospitality;

Discuss the components of the tourism and hospitality industry;

Define tourism and hospitality;

Differentiate tourists from excursionists;

Understand the various elements of travel used as criteria for defining travellers and/or tourists;

Explain the nature of a tour;

Describe the characteristics of a tourist product and a tourist destination;

Compare tourism and hospitality with other industries; and

 Appreciate the importance of tourism and hospitality

TOURISM DEFINED

T o u r s m co o
ac t iv i tie s f
m p is s e sth e
p er o n tr aveling to
and staying in places outside
their usual environment for
not more than
one consecutive year for
leisure, business and other
purposes (UNWTO)