THE MEANING AND

IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM
AND HOSPITALITY
Taken from the book Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality by Dr. Zenaida Cruz
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Explain the relationship of tourism and hospitality;

Discuss the components of the tourism and hospitality industry;

Define tourism and hospitality;

Differentiate tourists from excursionists;

Understand the various elements of travel used as criteria for defining travellers and/or tourists;

Explain the nature of a tour;

Describe the characteristics of a tourist product and a tourist destination;

Compare tourism and hospitality with other industries; and

Appreciate the importance of tourism and hospitality

TOURISM DEFINED

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 (UNWTO)
TOURIST DEFINED

A person who visits a country

other than that in which he or
she usually resides for a
period of at least 24 hours
(League of Nations, 1937)
ELEMENTS OF TRAVEL

Distance

Length of stay at the

destination

Residence of the traveler

Purpose of travel
THE NATURE OF A TOUR
DOMESTIC TOURISM

Travel taken exclusively within the national boundaries of

the traveler’s country
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

Movement of people across international boundaries

PACKAGE TOUR

An arrangement in which transport and accommodation is

bought by the tourist at an all-inclusive price and the price
of the individual elements cannot be determined by the
tourist
INDEPENDENT TOUR

An arrangement in which the tourist buys each tour element

separately, either making reservations in advance through a
travel agent or en route during his tour
INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUAL
TOUR/GROUP INCLUSIVE
TOUR

An independent inclusive tour is one in which the tourist

travels to his or her destination individually

In a group inclusive tour, he/she travels in the company of

other tourists
THE TOURIST PRODUCT

It is a service.

The tourist product is largely psychological in its attraction.

The product tends to vary in standard and quality over time.

The supply of the product is fixed

THE TOURIST DESTINATION

Attractions may be site and event attraction.

Attractions may be natural or man-made.

Amenities or facilities include accommodation, food, local

transport, communications and entertainment at the site.

If private transport is to be the means of access, tourism

flow will depend upon adequate roads, gasoline stations,
good railways, coach services, airports and seaport to
facilitate accessibility
TOURIST SERVICES

Passenger transport

Accommodation, food and beverage and entertainment

Travel and tour intermediaries

Allied services
CHARACTERISTICS OF
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
In tourism and hospitality, the product is not brought to the consumer, rather, the
consumer has to travel and go to the product to purchase it

The products of tourism and hospitality are not used up; thus they do not exhaust the
country’s natural resources.

Tourism and hospitality is a labor-intensive industry.

Tourism and hospitality is people-oriented.

Tourism and hospitality is a multidimensional phenomenon.

The tourism and hospitality is seasonal.

The industry is dynamic.

IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM
AND HOSPITALITY
Contribution to the balance of payments

Dispersion of development

Effect of general economic development

Employment opportunities

Social benefits

Cultural enrichment

Educational significance

A vital force for peace

ASSIGNMENT

Research on at least 5 emerging destinations in the

Philippines through news articles/features and how it has
helped the economy of each destination. This will be
presented through a powerpoint presentation. Each group
will be given at least 5 minutes to present. Presentation will
be next meeting.
REFERENCES

foryourtomorrow.com

Slide player.com

soegjobs.com

UNWTO.com