Hospitality TRAVEL TOURISM PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED

Hospitality TRAVEL & TOURISM PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Bellwork List three reasons why people travel. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Objectives Today you will… 1. identify why people travel. 2. classify pleasure travelers and business travelers. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Key Terms Tourism - The activity or practice of touring, especially for pleasure Tourism Industry – Business that organize and promote travel and vacations PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Why People Travel Pleasure Travel Business Travel PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Pleasure Travel Pleasure travel is done for rest and relaxation. People do not even think about pleasure travel until all their basic needs are met, i. e. , buy food, clothing, shelter, transportation to work, etc. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Pleasure Travel After all the basic necessities are paid for, the money you have left is called discretionary income. It’s the money that people can spend on whatever they want Spending this money on vacations is very common. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Pleasure Travel Some of the vacations people take are to visit historical sites or natural wonders. Some take romantic trips for honeymoons or to celebrate a wedding anniversary. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Pleasure Travel Approximately 346 million trips a year are taken for pleasure. Pleasure travelers usually spend an average of 3. 7 nights per trip. Travel is primarily by car, truck, or R. V. Most stay in a hotel. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Pleasure Travel Share with your partner a favorite vacation you have taken or a vacation you would like to take when the discretionary funds are available. Please be ready to share with the class. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Business Travel that is people do as part of their jobs. The employer decides where employees go, and the employer pays for all the travel, food, and lodging expenses. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Business Travel Business travelers usually spend more money than pleasure travelers. Do you know why? Take a minute and share with your partner. Please be ready to share if called upon. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Business Travel Businesspersons take approximately 210 million trips a year. About 66 percent of these travelers stay in a hotel and they stay an average of 3 nights per trip. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Business Travel 60% of travelers travel by car 38% travel by air 18% combine their trip with a vacation 30% of business travelers are female PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Socratic Seminar Work together to come up with at least three questions and detailed responses based on evidence from your Power. Point notes: 1. Why is travel the basis of the hospitality industry? 2. How does travel affect each of the four segments of the hospitality industry? PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Closure Write a “snapshot” of today’s learning in 25 words or less. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Hospitality TRAVEL & TOURISM DAY 2 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Bellwork What are the two reasons people travel? PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Objectives Today you will… 1. Identify and apply industry terminology 2. Investigate international, and local organizations and promoters of tourism PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Key Terms World Tourism Organization (WTO) – The most widely recognized organization in tourism PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

International Organizations Looking at the global picture, the World Tourism Organization (WTO) is the most widely recognized organization in tourism today. It is the only organization that represents all national and official tourism interests among allied members. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

State Organizations Another level of organization is the state level. In Arizona we have the Arizona Tourism & Travel This site will list information and places to visit in Arizona PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Local (City) Organizations Local level The Metropolitan Tucson Conventions and Visitors Bureau Lists places to visit, upcoming events, restaurants, hotels, etc. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Think-Pair-Share What types of events would you expect to find on the Tucson Conventions and Visitors Bureau website? PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

International, State and Local Websites Activity Log into the computers and answer the questions on the worksheet PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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Hospitality TRAVEL & TOURISM DAY 3 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Bellwork What is the main focus of city and state Visitors Bureau? PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Objectives Today you will… 1. Identify and apply industry terminology 2. Describe the sociocultural impact of tourism 3. Identify career paths in the travel and tourism sector PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Key Terms Sociocultural Ecotourism – - PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Key Terms Sociocultural – the combination or interaction of social and cultural elements Ecotourism – Tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources, with minimal impact on the environment being a primary concern PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Social & Cultural Impact of Tourism Seeing how others live is an interest of many tourist, and the exchange of sociocultural values and activities is rewarding. A London pub or a New York café are examples of good places for social interaction. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Social & Cultural Impact of Tourism Even a visit to another part of the United States can be both socially and culturally rewarding. For example, New Orleans has a very diverse social and cultural heritage. Over the years, the city has been occupied by Spanish, French, British, and Americans. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Think-Pair-Share Referring to the previous slide, what would these different cultures bring to New Orleans? PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Social & Cultural Impact of Tourism The competitiveness of international destinations is based on such attributes as… ◦ ◦ ◦ Service quality / Value for the price Safety & Security Entertainment Weather and natural environment Political stability is also important in determining the desirability of an international destination. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Socratic Seminar Discuss the topic with your group. Imagine the feelings of an employee in a developing country who earns $5 per day when he or she sees wealthy tourists flaunting money, jewelry, and a lifestyle not obtainable. Socrates 469 -399 B. C http: //www. accountingethics. com/ PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Ecotourism is focused more on individual values; it is “tourism with a conscience, ” sharing many of the same aspirations as sustainable tourism. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) defines ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of the local people. ” PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Ecotourism Many ecotourism destinations can be found in developing countries with natural surroundings and plentiful flora and fauna Places such as deserts, tropical rain forests, coral reefs, and ice glaciers are prime locations. The focus of ecotourism is to provide tourists with knowledge about a certain natural area and the culture found in it. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Ecotourism As for the natives, ecotourism aims to help improve the local economy and conservation efforts All parties are to gain a new appreciation for nature and people. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

DRAW, DESIGN, CREATE Create a picture to summarize the information learned from this web site Draw a picture, design a t-shirt, bumper sticker or create a logo… Be prepared to share! 1. Go to http: //www. unwto. org 2. Spend 5 -10 minutes exploring site 3. Make sure that your shirt, bumper sticker, or logo represents the website and helps travelers understand the importance of the World Tourism Organization. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

to Using the letter given to you, select a word or phrase which best describes an element of the lesson or the information learned! PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010