Theoretical framework

Theoretical framework

Tourism

Although many of us have been "tourists" at some point in our lives, defining what tourism actually is can be difficult. Because there are many concepts about tourism and every Definition of Tourism varies source by source, person by person. There is not consensus concerning the definition of tourism. Nearly every each institution define "Tourism" differently.

"Tourism is a collection of activities, services and industries which deliver a travel experience comprising transportation, accommodation, eating and drinking establishments, retail shops, entertainment businesses and othe hospitality services provided for individuals or groups traveling away from home" (Robert Woodrow McIntosh)

"The sum of the phenomena and relationships arising from the interaction of tourists, business suppliers, host governments and host communities in the process of attracting and hosting these tourists and other visitors" (Charles R. Goeldner)

Tourism, as defined by the World Tourism Organization, includes

"activities carried out by persons during their travels and stays in places other than their usual environment for a consecutive period of less than one year for leisure, business or leisure purposes. others "(OMT).

When it comes to explain about tourism it with the basic terms, we can sum it up as follows; but in simple words tourism is when people travel and know unknown places to learn, enjoy, share with others their way of life, beliefs and culture.

There are different types of tourism according to the likings of the travelers and the activities that they can do, for example:

Shopping tourism, where the traveler can visit malls, markets or shops in order to buy things that he likes.

Cultural tourism is centered on visits to museums, exhibitions, and other places of the place where the traveler can learn more about the history and cultural life of the site that he visits.

Rural tourism, refers to any tourism activity that is in a rural environment, near natural areas. It is a tourism respectful with the environment.

Formative tourism, offers to traveler knowledge about a specific subject, the purpose of their trip.

Gastronomic tourism, when travelers know the local foods and make tastings and activities related to the cuisine.

Agrotourism, consists of activities in rural areas where tourists stay and can participate in the activities of the place, collaborating in the restoration of farms or farmhouses.

Ecotourism, is the one that is realized in means of natural protection. Residents of the place who receive the tourists and present the space usually participate in this activity. Ecotourism has priority in the preservation of nature.

Adventure tourism, consists of a series of activities that are carried out in a rural environment and whose objective is to offer sensations of discovery, to test the limits of survival of tourists.

The Alasitas festival include the cultural tourism.

So, it is important to know well about what is this type

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