Flashcards: Tourism and Hospitality Fundamentals — 11 cards

What is the economic significance of tourism and hospitality globally?

It is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries contributing significantly to economic development.

Tourism industry sectors - FLRT

Food, lodging, recreation, travel

What are the main components of the tourism and hospitality network?

Food and beverage, lodging, recreation and entertainment, and travel and tourism services.

Tourism - Definition by Hunziker & Krapf

Travel and relationships of non-residents; no permanent residence

What is tourism according to Professors Hunziker and Krapt?

Tourism is the sum of phenomena from travel and stay of non-residents without permanent residence or earning activity.

Hospitality - Latin origin

To receive as a guest

How does the Tourism Society of Britain define tourism?

Tourism is the temporary short-term movement of people outside their usual living and working places with activities during the stay.

Guest requirements - hospitality

Food, beverages, lodging

Tourist stay duration

At least 24 hours

Excursionist stay duration

Less than 24 hours

Tourist vs Excursionist

Tourist: >24 hours; Excursionist: <24 hours, no overnight