Identification could include tourism local, national, and international tourism and categories such as
- outdoor recreation
- environmental tourism/ecotourism
- history and heritage
- cultural tourism
- adventure
- religious tourism
- culinary tourism
- business
- niche markets.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is epicurean?
- Why is Brand USA important to the travel and tourism industry and the economy?
- 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?