A-Level Travel & Tourism - Key Terms

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Tourism

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The temporary, short-term movement of people to destinations outside their usual place of residence and work, and the activities they undertake during their stay. Tourism involves travel for leisure, business, or other purposes, typically lasting less than one year.

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Domestic Tourism

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Tourism involving residents of a country traveling within their own country for leisure, business, or other purposes. For example, a UK resident visiting London or the Lake District. Domestic tourism is important for national economies and reduces reliance on international visitors.

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Inbound Tourism

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Visits to a country by non-residents traveling from other countries. For example, tourists from France visiting the United Kingdom. Inbound tourism brings foreign currency into a destination and is a key source of revenue for many economies.

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Outbound Tourism

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Visits by residents of a country traveling to another country. For example, UK residents traveling to Spain for a holiday. Outbound tourism involves money leaving the source country and contributes to the destination country's economy.

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Tourist

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A person who travels to and stays in places outside their usual environment for more than 24 hours but not more than one consecutive year, for leisure, business, or other purposes. Tourists contribute to local economies through spending on accommodation, food, and activities.