Tourism Concepts and Principles

Introduction to Tourism –Meaning and Definition of Tourism, Basis of Tourism ,Dimensions of Tourism phenomenon. Understanding Tourism terminology. Concept of a Tourist ,Visitor and an Excursionist- WTO’s Classification of Travellers, limits to travel. 

Nature of  Tourism –Basic nature of tourism, Lei per’s Model on nature of tourism-three basic elements Tourists, Geographical element & Tourism Industry. Varied benefits of tourism.

Types of Tourism – On the basis of movement patterns, seasonal character, purpose of tourism and Forms of Tourism.                                                              

Components of Tourism- The basic or Primary components that formulate Tourism – Transportation- Air, Water, Land, Road. Accommodation- Hotel, Motel, Resort, Caravans, Youth hostels etc . Attraction- Monuments, Theme Parks, Wildlife, Museums, Art Galleries, Cultural centers. Tourism Infrastructure and Superstructure.Secondry components. Peters inventory of Tourist attraction : Cultural, Traditions, Scenic, Entertainment, Others.

Elements of tourism (in addition to 3 components )

History of Tourism –Growth and development of Tourism through the ages. Travel in the Prehistoric times, in the Middle ages, the Grand Tour ,in the Industrial age, Pushing and Pulling forces of Tourism industry. Concept of Paid Holidays, Development of Modern transport system .                                                                                                               

Tourism : The Psychological dimension. Tourism and human behavior, psychology of early travellers. Motivation –Definition, Motivators of modern day tourism as given by McIntosh .