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, Chapter 01: Tourism sectors
Unit 01: Introduction to tourism
What do you learn here?
• What tourism is and how it affects people, places, and the economy.
• The different sectors that make up tourism.
• Different types of tourism (inbound, outbound, domestic, etc.).
• Reasons why people travel.
• The role of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in tourism motivation.
Key terms
Term Definition
Economic impact The impact on the economy.
Social impact The influence on people and communities.
Environmental impact The impact on the environment.
What is Tourism?
• The study of activities, services and industries related to travel.
• Focus on tourists' behavior and reasons for traveling.
Sectors of the tourism industry
• Transport sector.
• Accommodation sector.
• Travel arrangements and support services.
• Attraction sector.
Types of tourism
• Inbound tourism: People who come to your country from another country.
• Outbound tourism: People who leave your country to visit other countries.
• Domestic tourism: People travel within their own country.
• Regional tourism: Travel within a specific geographic region.
• International tourism: Travel across international borders.
What is a Tourist?
• Stay at destination for more than one day for pleasure, business, or other reasons.
• A day tourist only stays for a day and leaves the same day.
Why do people travel?
• Business and professional reasons.
• Recreation/Vacation.
• Visits to friends and family (BVF).
• Gap year travel.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
• Basic needs (food, water, sleep).
• Security needs (security, stability).
• Social needs (love, friendship).
• Appreciation needs (self-respect, recognition).
• Self-realization (personal growth and goals).
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, Chapter 01: Tourism sectors
Unit 02: Types of tourists and tourist profiles
What do you learn here?
• The different types of tourists and their reasons for traveling.
• The characteristics of different tourists.
• What a tourist profile is and how to compile one.
Key terms
Term Definition
Backpackers Young people who travel informally and with little luggage.
Tourists traveling for work or health
• Business Tourists – Traveling for work-related reasons.
• Educational tourists – Traveling for courses or training.
• Incentive Tourists – Travel as a reward by their employer.
• Health/Medical Tourists – Traveling for medical treatment.
Tourists who travel for pleasure
• Adventure Tourists – Seek excitement and challenges.
• Cultural tourists – Interested in history, art, and culture.
• Ecotourists – Focus on environmentally friendly and nature-based activities.
• Leisure Tourists – Travel to rest and recover.
• Religious tourists – Travel for pilgrimages and religious purposes.
• Shopping tourists – Focus on shopping in other cities or countries.
• Tourists with special interests – Focus on something specific (e.g., wine, food, photography).
• Sports and leisure tourists – Travel to attend or participate in sporting events.
Tourists visiting friends and family (VFT)
• Travel to keep in touch with loved ones.
• Can attend weddings, funerals, or birthdays.
Youth travellers
• Backpackers – Young, independent travelers.
• Bridging Year Tourists – Traveling between high school and college or before work.
How to compile a tourist profile
• Name.
• Nationality
• Age.
• Contact details.
• Appeals.
• Needs and preferences.
• Specific requirements.
• The duration of the trip.
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, Chapter 01: Tourism sectors
Unit 03: Different modes of transport
What do you learn here?
• Various modes of transportation used by tourists.
• The advantages and disadvantages of each method of transportation.
• Factors influencing the choice of transportation.
• Special means of transport for adventurous or unique experiences.
Key terms
Term Definition
Network An interconnected system.
Four-way A four-wheeled vehicle that can travel over rough terrain.
Then A passenger car with front and rear seats.
Pendant Move back and forth on the same route.
Scheduled Work at set times and routes.
Conventional Ordinary, everyday.
Navigable Body of water suitable for boats.
Flexible Easily customizable.
Travel by road
• Four-wheeled vehicles: ideal for rough terrain.
• Sedans: comfortable for groups.
• Rental cars: available in cities and airports.
• Buses and tour buses: fixed schedules and routes.
• Baz Bus: ascent-disembarkation route between cities.
• Shuttle buses: transportation between airports, ports, and hotels.
• Minibus taxis: cheap, no fixed routes/schedules.
• Motorcycles: popular for adventure tourists.
Travel by plane
• Fastest way to travel.
• Charter flights: smaller aircraft on request.
• Helicopters: for smaller airports or short routes.
• Microplanes: for local or adventure tourism.
Travel by train
• Shosholoza Meyl: Between Cities.
• Gautrain: connects OR Tambo with Johannesburg and Pretoria.
• Blue train: luxury service for international tourists.
• Rovos Rail: private luxury train routes in SA.
• Cars can sometimes be transported on trains.
Travel by boat or ship
• Luxury Ships: Coastal Waters of SA.
• Rental boats: customized according to budget and need.
• Yachts: suitable for experienced sailors.
Extraordinary transport
• Camel rides.
• Donkey carts.
• Hot air balloons.
• Bicycles.
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, Chapter 01: Tourism sectors
Unit 01: Introduction to tourism
What do you learn here?
• What tourism is and how it affects people, places, and the economy.
• The different sectors that make up tourism.
• Different types of tourism (inbound, outbound, domestic, etc.).
• Reasons why people travel.
• The role of Maslow's hierarchy of needs in tourism motivation.
Key terms
Term Definition
Economic impact The impact on the economy.
Social impact The influence on people and communities.
Environmental impact The impact on the environment.
What is Tourism?
• The study of activities, services and industries related to travel.
• Focus on tourists' behavior and reasons for traveling.
Sectors of the tourism industry
• Transport sector.
• Accommodation sector.
• Travel arrangements and support services.
• Attraction sector.
Types of tourism
• Inbound tourism: People who come to your country from another country.
• Outbound tourism: People who leave your country to visit other countries.
• Domestic tourism: People travel within their own country.
• Regional tourism: Travel within a specific geographic region.
• International tourism: Travel across international borders.
What is a Tourist?
• Stay at destination for more than one day for pleasure, business, or other reasons.
• A day tourist only stays for a day and leaves the same day.
Why do people travel?
• Business and professional reasons.
• Recreation/Vacation.
• Visits to friends and family (BVF).
• Gap year travel.
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
• Basic needs (food, water, sleep).
• Security needs (security, stability).
• Social needs (love, friendship).
• Appreciation needs (self-respect, recognition).
• Self-realization (personal growth and goals).
Copyright © Skool Notas Tourism Grade 10 Page 1 of 46
, Chapter 01: Tourism sectors
Unit 02: Types of tourists and tourist profiles
What do you learn here?
• The different types of tourists and their reasons for traveling.
• The characteristics of different tourists.
• What a tourist profile is and how to compile one.
Key terms
Term Definition
Backpackers Young people who travel informally and with little luggage.
Tourists traveling for work or health
• Business Tourists – Traveling for work-related reasons.
• Educational tourists – Traveling for courses or training.
• Incentive Tourists – Travel as a reward by their employer.
• Health/Medical Tourists – Traveling for medical treatment.
Tourists who travel for pleasure
• Adventure Tourists – Seek excitement and challenges.
• Cultural tourists – Interested in history, art, and culture.
• Ecotourists – Focus on environmentally friendly and nature-based activities.
• Leisure Tourists – Travel to rest and recover.
• Religious tourists – Travel for pilgrimages and religious purposes.
• Shopping tourists – Focus on shopping in other cities or countries.
• Tourists with special interests – Focus on something specific (e.g., wine, food, photography).
• Sports and leisure tourists – Travel to attend or participate in sporting events.
Tourists visiting friends and family (VFT)
• Travel to keep in touch with loved ones.
• Can attend weddings, funerals, or birthdays.
Youth travellers
• Backpackers – Young, independent travelers.
• Bridging Year Tourists – Traveling between high school and college or before work.
How to compile a tourist profile
• Name.
• Nationality
• Age.
• Contact details.
• Appeals.
• Needs and preferences.
• Specific requirements.
• The duration of the trip.
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, Chapter 01: Tourism sectors
Unit 03: Different modes of transport
What do you learn here?
• Various modes of transportation used by tourists.
• The advantages and disadvantages of each method of transportation.
• Factors influencing the choice of transportation.
• Special means of transport for adventurous or unique experiences.
Key terms
Term Definition
Network An interconnected system.
Four-way A four-wheeled vehicle that can travel over rough terrain.
Then A passenger car with front and rear seats.
Pendant Move back and forth on the same route.
Scheduled Work at set times and routes.
Conventional Ordinary, everyday.
Navigable Body of water suitable for boats.
Flexible Easily customizable.
Travel by road
• Four-wheeled vehicles: ideal for rough terrain.
• Sedans: comfortable for groups.
• Rental cars: available in cities and airports.
• Buses and tour buses: fixed schedules and routes.
• Baz Bus: ascent-disembarkation route between cities.
• Shuttle buses: transportation between airports, ports, and hotels.
• Minibus taxis: cheap, no fixed routes/schedules.
• Motorcycles: popular for adventure tourists.
Travel by plane
• Fastest way to travel.
• Charter flights: smaller aircraft on request.
• Helicopters: for smaller airports or short routes.
• Microplanes: for local or adventure tourism.
Travel by train
• Shosholoza Meyl: Between Cities.
• Gautrain: connects OR Tambo with Johannesburg and Pretoria.
• Blue train: luxury service for international tourists.
• Rovos Rail: private luxury train routes in SA.
• Cars can sometimes be transported on trains.
Travel by boat or ship
• Luxury Ships: Coastal Waters of SA.
• Rental boats: customized according to budget and need.
• Yachts: suitable for experienced sailors.
Extraordinary transport
• Camel rides.
• Donkey carts.
• Hot air balloons.
• Bicycles.
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