Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. tourism, the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services.
Types of tourism
Domestic tourism: Residents of a country travel within that country
Inbound tourism: Non-residents travel to a country
Outbound tourism: Residents travel to another country
Coastal tourism: Land-based activities like swimming, surfing, and sunbathing on the shore of a body of water
Inland water tourism: Activities like cruising, yachting, and boating in lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water
Business tourism: Networking, learning, and doing business with others from around the world
Other types of tourism: Adventure tourism, cultural tourism, eco tourism, medical tourism, wildlife tourism
Cultural tourism -is one of the most common types of tourism, and it involves visiting places of historical and cultural significance. Eco-tourism is a type of tourism that focuses on the conservation of natural resources and the promotion of sustainable tourism.
What are the four 4 basic components of tourism?
accommodation
access
amenities
attractions
Negtive effect of tourism.
The disadvantages include pollution, littering, waste and a strain on the natural resources and infrastructure of the country. Tourism often leads to severe income dependency and may cause fluctuations in the future as a result.
Postive effect of tourism .
There are number of benefits for the host community as a result of tourism. This includes economic benefits such as opportunities for local businesses which allows for increased trade among the increased number of visitors and then develops a variety of local businesses.