Explain travel and tourism as an industry.
Explanation should include
- travel and transportation
- lodging
- food and beverage
- destination attractions, entertainment, and special events
- recreation
- emerging markets
- destination management.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the segments of the travel and tourism industry? How are they interrelated and independent?
- What is the definition of the travel and tourism industry? How does it relate to marketing?
- How does a region’s infrastructure affect travel?
- What are some possible advantages and disadvantages of working in the travel and tourism industry?