8 Sectors of Hospitality and Tourism Accommodation Whether

8 Sectors of Hospitality and Tourism

Accommodation Whether you are interested in starting a quaint family -run hotel or a remote wilderness lodge, the accommodation sector is full of possibility. Since 2012, the accommodation sector has seen an increase in its contribution to the Canadian Gross Domestic Product and a rise in employment (Statistics Canada).

Adventure and Recreation The adventure tourism and recreation sector includes everything from watching wildlife by your lakeside lodge to cross-country skiing in the rugged backcountry.

Attractions Every province and territory in Canada has major and minor attractions that attract visitors and generate tourism revenue. Attractions include historic sites, heritage homes, museums, halls of fame, art galleries, botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, water parks, amusement parks, casinos and cultural attractions.

Events and Conferences Events and conferences contribute dollars to communities. Special events, such as festivals and sports events, may have formal or informal meetings that take place, so meeting space is rented, food and beverages are purchased, and/or local transportation is required. All of this means money is transferred from travellers to the local economy.

Travel Trade The travel trade facilitates the sales and at times the development of the holiday itinerary consumers purchase. They act as the middle man between the tourism supplier and the client. They package other sectors products into an itinerary or sell components separately to their travel market. The travel trade consists of: Travel agents, tour operators, suppliers, trade shows

Tourism Services Consists of organizations, associations, government agencies and companies that specialize in serving the needs of the tourism industry as a whole rather than the needs of travellers specifically. Those working in tourism services include people who research tourism trends, advertise and market tourism products, educate or inform others about tourism, and those who distribute general tourism information, like statistics. Retail businesses that benefit from tourism and travel also fall into this sector.

Food and Beverage The Food and Beverage sector is the largest in Canada, accounting for the creation of over 700, 000 jobs (Statistics Canada). Considering that everybody eats and drinks, this sector can be quite lucrative if you have a creative and responsive business idea.

Transportation The Transportation sector refers to any area that supports the comfort, safety and enjoyable movement of individuals. This sector is divided into four categories including Air, Rail, Ground, and Water.