Identification could include local, national, and international tourism and categories such as

• outdoor recreational
• environmental
• ecotourism
• religious
• cultural/heritage
• historically
• adventure
• culinary
• business
• niche (wellness, retreats, film, tourism).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the characteristics of an epicurean?
• What role does Brand USA play in marketing the USA to the rest of the world?
• What are destination marketing organization (DMOs) and world trade organization (WTOs)? Why are these organizations important in the travel and tourism industry?
• What are the contributions of each category of tourism to a local economy?
• Which types of transportation play a vital role in the travel and tourism industry?
• What are the newest categories of tourism, and how have they affected the industry?