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A short break is a type of tourism. This is when a tourist stays away from their home for four nights or less. This could be a weekend trip or a mid-week trip. Short breaks are popular as second holidays or for people who cannot stay away from home for longer periods of time because of work, health or other commitments. Short breaks have increased in popularity because of several factors; these include: more and easier access to different transport methods
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Introduction The reasons why people travel are categorised based on the tourist’s main motivation for travel. There are three main reasons why people travel. These are:
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1.2 Main reasons why people travel
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leisure
increased wealth in some countries
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business
increasing demand for tourism.
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visiting friends and family (VFR).
When thinking about the different types of tourism, it is important to consider where the tourist’s home is, where they are normally resident. There are so many variables, for example, some countries are large, and travel can take a long time; in Russia or the United States of America, for example, domestic tourism can require a long-haul flight. Other countries are small, or the tourist may live close to an international border and can travel internationally as a day trip.
Leisure travel is when tourists travel for the purpose of leisure, enjoyment or recreation, widely known as a holiday or vacation. These travellers are known as leisure tourists.
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leisure travel: travel for the purpose of leisure, enjoyment or recreation
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Leisure travel
short break: a trip lasting four nights or less long-haul flight: a flight lasting longer than six hours
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Which of the following statements about types of tourism are True and which are False? 1
Domestic tourists can also be called international tourists.
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Inbound tourists travel to another country.
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Outbound tourists stay within their own country of residence.
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A short break is five nights or less.
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A person who travels for less than 24 hours is not a tourist.
leisure tourists: people who travel for the purpose of leisure, enjoyment or recreation
KEY CONCEPT LINK The different characteristics, wants and needs of leisure tourists and business tourists are explained in 1.5 Types of tourists.
The most common type of holidays are sun, sea and sand holidays; however, there are many other types of holidays, for example, sightseeing, shopping and pilgrimages. Leisure tourists are only able to travel for the time they have available away from commitments such as work, school or family responsibilities. When they are away, their main focus is enjoyment. Leisure travel varies in length from short breaks of up to four nights or longer, or for one or two weeks. The distance travelled has a significant influence on leisure holidays. Few leisure tourists are willing to travel long distances for a short break lasting three or four days as the journey itself can take a day of their available time.
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