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Tourism is a social, cultural and economic phenomenon which entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes.

There are three major elements in Leiper’s Tourism System: the tourists, the geographical features and the tourism and hospitality industry

Marian will be going to a week-long vacation by the beach in Maldives on November but before proceeding to Maldives she will be travelling from the Philippines to Singapore. She is planning to stay in Singapore for three (3) days before enjoying the heatwaves of Maldives. In the scenario, what is the TGR?

Alternative tourism can be defined as 'forms of tourism that set out to be consistent with natural, social and community values and which allow both hosts and guests to enjoy positive and worthwhile interaction and shared experiences. Alternative tourism aims to have a neutral or positive impact on its destination.

Travel desire is the inner state of a person, or certain needs and wants of the tourists that can be considered as one of the most important psychological influences of tourist behavior.

A professional understanding of the consumer is at the core of the successful business practice in the tourism industry.

Psychocentric tourist prefer to return to familiar travel destinations where they can relax and know what types of food and activity to expect. Such tourists prefer to drive to destinations, stay in typical accommodations, and eat at family-type restaurants.

Travel gives a sense of prestige. One must understand the underlying motivations matter when it comes to purchasing capacity of the tourist.