Tourism Definitions

Domestic holiday
A trip away from home for leisure purposes taken within the country where the tourist resides

Inbound tourism
Tourists resident abroad coming into the UK from abroad for leisure purposes

Outbound tourism
UK tourists travel abroad on holiday]advantages: see new country, hot weather, experience new culture, language, food

Independent travel
A trip by a tourist who makes their own tour arrangements, often booking travel and accommodation as separate elements rather than as a package. This is often done on the internet. Advantages: more flexibility than when using tour operator, may be away from crowded tourist areas, can choose own destination, duration and mode of transport

Short haul
Flights that are within 5 hours flying time e.g. Europe

Long haul
Flights that are longer than 5 hours flying time e.g. USA

Package holiday
A holiday consisting of more than one element which has been assembled into a single package by a tour operator. Elements commonly included in a package are travel, accommodation and transfers

Heritage coast
A coastline that is protected and is a tourist attraction because of its scenery and its history e.g. North Norfolk coast National park

Short break holiday
A trip away from home for leisure purposes which lasts more than one day but less than a week
Advantages: appealing if difficult to get time off work, may be 2nd or 3rd holiday, cheaper than longer holiday if low disposable income, can be special interest

Tour operators
Put together holiday packages which are sold to customers e.g. Thomson Holidays

Travel agents
On the high street. Sell a range of products from package holidays, flights, currency and guide books

On line travel services
e.g. Last Minute .com, Expedia Booking products on line – accommodation, transport and holidays

Tourist information services
Provide information, promote attractions, book accommodation

Guiding services
Provide qualified guides to enhance a customers experience
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Fully inclusive
All food and most drinks is included along with accommodation and entertainment in the package. Often also includes ice creams

Full board
Accommodation and all three meals

Half board
Accommodation and one other meal, usually dinner

Self catering
Meals not included but the accommodation has facilities for preparing meals

B&B
Accommodation and breakfast

Room only
Room in a hotel where no meals are included but may be paid for locally, no facilities for making your own meals

Flight supplement
The extra amount a customer has to pay depending on the flight time or airport chosen

Single supplement / occupancy supplement
A single person might have to pay more than one person who is part of a couple for the same room

Child discount
Some tour operators offer free places or discounts for children under 12 years

Optional extras
These are to be paid for at time of booking and are in addition to the normal package. This may include pre booking of flight seats, taxi transfer, rooms with sea views etc.

Leisure
A range of activities that people do in their spare time when they are not at work

Tourism
Temporary travel away from home for one night or more with the intent to return home.

Component
What people do in their spare time – sport and physical recreation, countryside recreation, home based leisure, children’s play, visitor attractions, catering, arts and entertainment

Facility

Product

Service
Toilets, telephones, cash dispensers, baby changing, first aid, guest lockers, lost and found

Attractions
Museums, galleries, country parks, visitor centres, farms, steam railways

Transportation
Railway, road, sea and air