PTOUR-2

Review of Tourism Principles

Objectives of the Day

Understand tourism in depth through mind
map and class discussion

Mind Map
What is tourism for you guys?
Show it through diagrams and drawings.

What does world leaders has to say about

tourism:
Former President Bill Clinton, United States:
The Travel and Tourism industry is
essential to providing opportunity for all
Americans in the 21st Century. It is our
largest business service export and the
second largest employer in the nation.

Cont. What does world leaders has to say

about tourism Barrack Obama:
The Travel & Tourism industry is a
powerhouse in the global economy,
generating more than hundred & billion
dollars in revenue & providing more than
a percentage( %) of the worlds income &
employment.

Former President says

The multi-billion peso industry that we call,
collectively, tourism is a critical
component of our economic recover

President Philippine Republic:

I had a fruitful meeting with the
President of the World Travel & Tourism
Council (WTTC) Geoffrey Lipman --- and
we both agreed that tourism is the
driving force that will move Asia-Pacific
well ahead of the other regions.

TOURISM DEFINITION
Base from Professor Hunziker and Krapf of
Bern University (earliest definition)
- the sum of phenomena and relationship
arising from travel and stay of nonresidents, in so far that it will not lead to
permanent residency and not involving any
earning activity.

Cont. Definition of Tourism

Base from the World Tourism Organization
(WTO)
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.

What are Tourist Products? Service

What is Tourist Destination?

Geographical unit which the tourist visits
and where he stays. A village, a town, a
city, a district, a region an island, a country
or a continent.

HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY

TOURISM
INDUSTRY

LODGING
INDUSTRY

TRANSPORTATION
INDUSTRY

FOOD
SERVICE

TRAVEL AGENCY/
TOUR OPERATOR
INDUSTRY

ATTRACTION, LEISURE & RECREATIONAL

AND MICE INDUSTRIES

4 As of Travel
1.
2.
3.
4.

Attraction
Accessibility
Accommodation
Amenities

DESCRIPTION OF THE TOURISM

INDUSTRY
1. Multi-faceted industry
2. Interdependent Industry
3. Labor-Intensive 4. People-Oriented
5. Global Industry 6. Complex
Phenomenon/Impacts the Society