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SS2 Second Term Commerce Lesson Note – Tourism

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WEEK 4

TOPIC: TOURISM

CONTENT:

  • Definition and Meaning of Tourism
  • Forms of Tourism
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Tourism

Sub-Topic 1: Definition and Meaning of Tourism 

DEFINITION OF TOURISM

The Advanced Learners Dictionary defines tourism as a business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure. Tourism is one of the facilities that aid trade. It belongs to the hospitality industry, covering entertainments and accommodation which is aimed at providing centers for pleasure and indirectly facilitating trade and promoting the economy.

MEANING OF TOURISM

The term tourism refers to travel for recreational leisure or business purposes. It is the practice which involves the visiting of people to places of interest where they can relax, derive pleasure and entertainment. Tourists are people who travel to stay in places outside their usual environment for not more than a year.

Sub-topic 2: Forms of Tourism

Tourism is concerned with the activities of those who engage in creating tourist attractions in different tourist centers.

FORMS OF TOURISM

The forms of tourism include;

  1. Accommodation e.g., hotels
  2. Resort centers
  3. National parks
  4. Historical centers

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