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Type of Tourist
Type of Tourist
TEAM BUILDING
CULTURAL TOURIST- cultural tourists are into the culture. Being a cultural tourist means you
check out all of the cultural attractions of your destinations such as theatres, cinemas, and old
cathedrals.
EDUCATIONAL TOURIST- Person who travel to a foreign country for educational purposes.
school trip
study abroad.
BUSINESS TOURIST- Normally traveling for work purposes, business tourists are mostly
interested in their work duties. Most business tourists have their transport and accommodation
costs covered.
go to trade shows
attending seminars
HEALTH OR MEDICAL TOURIST- Medical tourists are known as patients who travel for
healthcare purposes.
dental treatment.
heart surgery
SPECIAL INTEREST TOURIST- Special interest tourists generally visit a location for one thing
only. This can be anything from a sports adventure opportunity or to visit a famous landmark.
BACPACKING OR YOUTH TOURIST- Backpack tourists are typically frugal and interested in
multiple aspects of tourism. As their category name suggests, these tourists are normally only
traveling with a backpack.
Superbowl fans
final Champions League game
RELIGIOUS TOURIST- tourists are normally interested in heritage historic places of worship
tied to their religion.
Pilgrimage
missionary
LEISURE TOURIST- These people travel for pleasureThese tourists are interested in taking a
break from reality, seeing new places, eating new foods, experiencing new adventures, but
without sacrificing rest and comfort.
visiting landmarks
visiting the most popular touristic areas
ECO-TOURIST – Most eco-tourists travel by car or plane to a certain destination. But they can
also travel by bike or even walk multiple days to reach a destination or to experience all that it
has to offer.