TRAVEL & TOURISM

  U NIT-4 TOURISM COMPONENTS-I     4.1Introduction   The term "tourism" is mostly used to describe the act of people visiting other places for leisure, vacation, or sightseeing, among other reasons. The tourist sector is complicated and multidimensional due to the large range of components and organizations involved in these operations. It is now a major worldwide activity that combines the efforts of several industries. The tourist sector is made up of a variety of entities, ranging from local small companies to global conglomerates. For example, as all of them serve the requirements of travellers, a fast-food restaurant at an airport is seen as a component of the tourism sector, much like an airline or a hotel. Even though these elements compete with one another, they are linked together and enhance the traveller experience as a whole. Proficiency in fundamental aspects of tourism is vital for both professionals and students pursuing this career. A...

  UNIT-3 CONCEPTS OF TOURISM       Tourism System   Leiper's Model   - Every mechanism and action adheres to a set of rules and guidelines. - Tourism is no different, including several variables and procedures. - Leiper's tourism system model sheds light on the many elements of tourism. **Elements of Leiper's Tourism System:**   1. **Tourist:**    - The individual engaging in tourism activities.    - Referred to as a traveller in this model.   2. **Geographical Elements:**    - a) **Traveller Generating Region:**      - The region where tourists originate and start their journey.    - b) **Tourist Destination Region:**      - The chosen destination is central to the trip's decision.    - c) **Transit Route Region:**      - The region through which travellers pass from the generating region t...