INTRODUCTION TO

GEOGRAPHY AND TOURISM

MS. ZENDLE ANN D. BINOBO

INSTRUCTOR, TM 202
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the unit, students must have:

1. defined geography;
2. explained the roles of geography in tourism;
3. identified the different geographical features;
4. differentiated the kinds of map;
5. located the seven continents of the world;
6. identified the requirements for traveling abroad;
7. memorized the countries under the IATA’s Traffic Conference
Areas (TCA) including its codes and global indicators; and
calculated the different time zones in hour of various locations.
 WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?

Geography came from the Greek words "geo,"

meaning "earth" and "graphy that means "to write." In
contemporary geography, it is a science more than
writing (Rubenstein, et al, 2013). Literally, it means
"description of the Earth" (Hobbs, 2007).
 ELEMENTS OF GEOGRPAHY
World in Spatial Terms
Geography studies the
relationships between people,
places, and environments by
mapping information about
them into a spatial context.
Places and Regions
The identities and lives of
individuals and people are
rooted in particular places and
in those human constructs
called regions.
Physical Systems
Physical processes shape
Earth's surface and interact
with plant and animal life to
create, sustain, and modify
ecosystems.
 ELEMENTS OF GEOGRPAHY
Human Systems
People are central to
geography. Human activities,
settlements and structures help
shape Earth's surface, and
humans compete for control of
Earth's surface.
Environment and Society
The physical environment is
influenced by the ways in which
human societies value and use
Earth's physical features and
processes.
Uses of Geography
Knowledge of geography enables
people to develop an understanding
of the relationships between people,
places, and environments oyer time-
that is of Earth's as it was, is, and as
it might be.
 The United Nations World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO) states that "tourism comprises the
activities of persons traveling to and staying in
places outside their usual environment for not

Roles of more than one consecutive year for leisure,

business, and other purposes."

Geography
Product of Tourism Travel or Itinerary
and Travel Motivator Planning
 Product of Tourism and Travel Motivator
Attractions are the most important pillar of tourism, which serves as a pull factor that brings
tourists to the destination, or it creates a visit (Bonafice et al., 2015). It also serves as the major
travel motivator that drives tourists to seek new destinations.

Climate Bodies of water Landforms

Climate refers to the existing
weather condition in a region.
In the Philippines, people only
experience wet (rainy) and dry
(summer) seasons.
Bodies of water account for
rivers, waterfalls, seas, lakes,
lagoons, and Oceans to name a
few. (Ex. rivers, waterfalls, seas,
lakes, oceans)
Landforms are formations on
the earth's surface. These are
mountains, valleys, and
plateaus.
Travel or
Often having limited time, tourists find
geography essential, as it helps in
maximizing travel experience. In this

Itinerary sense, geography is seen as a tool in

locating places and identifying distance,

Planning
the common notion of some about
geography. However, tourism and travel
trade professionals view geography
beyond location and distance. It is the
confluence of the totality of the travel
experience hinged on the beauty and
uniqueness of the destination.
 A road map shows main roads and access to
1 points of interest such as city landmarks and
parks.
Types of Maps 2 A political map focuses on the boundary of
a certain nation.

A map is a flat representation

3 A physical map generally shows mountains
of the world. It contains
and bodies of water in a certain place.
pertinent information about a
particular area.
A climate map presents information
4 pertaining to the climate of a particular
area.

An economic map is a type of map

5 showing the economic resources available
in the area like corn, tobacco, and iron.

A mental map is our personal geographic

6 collection of information and facts about a
certain place or location (Hobbs, 2007).
Tourist Map
A type of map used to
show the different
points of interest and
attractions of a
particular city or town. It
can be acquired in the
airport, tourist
information counters,
and places of
accommodation.
Although not all are
gifted in reading maps,
what make these easy
to understand are the
symbols and the legend.
World's Continents
World's Continents
Half of Earth's sphere is
called a hemisphere.
The Northern and Southern
Hemispheres are separated
by the Equator, an
imaginary horizontal line at
zero degrees latitude.
The Eastern and Western
Hemispheres are separated
by the Prime Meridian, a
vertical imaginary line at
zero-degree longitude, and
it is also the reference of
time in the world.
World's Continents
Longitude has a great role
in time calculation wherein
a 360 degrees longitude is
equivalent to 24 hours.
The imaginary line toward
west of Prime Meridian
indicates a time behind;
every 15 degrees is
equivalent to 1 hour.
Earth's eastward rotation
from the Prime Meridian is
ahead in time.
Time zones of east
hemisphere show a plus (+)
sign prior to each number.
 World's Continents
International Date Line (IDL)
is an imaginary longitudinal
line that lies at about 180
degrees of the Prime
Meridian.
The Prime Meridian is the
line that divides western and
eastern hemispheres. This
longitude zero degrees' line
runs through Greenwich,
England; that is why it is
also called as Greenwich
Meridian. It serves as a point
of reference to measure the
distance of any place on
Earth from east or west.
International Tourism
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) states that
"tourism comprises the activities of persons traveling to and staying in
places outside their usual environment for not more than one
consecutive year for leisure, business, and other purposes."

The person in this definition is referred to as a visitor and can be classified

as:

Excursionist or Same-day Visitor or Day Tripper is a person who stays at

the destination for less than a day or more than 24 hours.

Tourist stays at the destination for at least 24 hours or overnight, but the
stay does not exceed a year.
International Tourism
Passport is a major requirement in traveling outside one's country. It is an
official and legal document issued by the government to its citizens.
There are different types of passports in the Philippines issued by the
Department of Foreign Affairs:

1. Regular passport issued to Filipinos traveling internationally;

2. Diplomatic passports are provided to diplomatic officials of the country;
and
3. Official Passport issued for official business to the employees of the
Philippine government.

A visa is an entry in a passport or other travel document made by an

official of a government, indicating that the bearer has been granted
authority to enter or re-enter the country concerned.
Always keep a copy of your passport. Take
a picture of it and e-mail it to yourself.

When traveling abroad, bring a set of

clothing in your carry on, in case there is a
delay in your luggage.

Make sure your passport is valid before you

leave.

You should know the hotel or the address

you will be staying or billeted.