We explain what tourism is and what its benefits are from different points of view. Also, the different types of tourists.
What is tourism?
Tourism is the displacement of persons temporarily and voluntarily. Within this concept should be included the human relationships that entail and the provision of services. Although the reasons for tourism are varied, they are usually related to leisure.
Tourism is very important from a social, cultural and economic point of view. Thanks to tourism, the investment in constructions of infrastructure, and buildings, generates a greater level of development In the areas involved, the means of transportation tend to be improved in terms of quality and frequency, as well as foreign exchange increases, unemployment rates decrease notably, generating greater well-being in the affected communities.
From the cultural point of view it is very useful since it not only allows the appreciation of culture, traditions, geography, crafts and other aspects of members outside the community, but also allows the appreciation and awareness within the same community. Also in a means of cultural exchange, where people of diverse origins coexist and share ideas and customs.
Types of tourism
It should be noted that not all tourists have the same characteristics or objectives. Broadly speaking, four large groups can be defined:
- Popular sectors. The first is made up of the popular sectors. They are made up of workers employees. It is considered that in our country the promotion of tourism in these sectors began in the 1940s. Many times you get benefits from the Condition or others institutions in which they work. They tend to be rather short trips, exclusively for vacation purposes. There are usually no travel agencies involved, they are carried out on their own. Many times, accommodations created by the state are used and they do not usually vary the place of their stay.
- Middle class. The second group is made up of people belonging to the middle class, that is, state workers, professionals and senior employees. Generally they tend to mobilize by their own means, during vacation times. They use a large part of their savings in good quality services. The places visited are usually touristy and the stays are characterized by being short.
- Upper class. The third group is made up of members of the upper classes. As they are sectors with the necessary means, many times they are not limited to their countries of origin. In addition, their stays are usually long and they carry out many daily expenses. They usually use various services such as tours that include guides or translators in case of not knowing the language. This type of trip is usually organized by travel agencies. The means of transport used by members of this group are usually fast.
- Youths. The fourth group is made up of young people, the vast majority of whom are students. It is for these tourists that many times other places to stay are designed such as hostels, hostels, etc. Even many young people choose to use the campsites. In addition, in certain countries they enjoy privileges regarding the price of the means of transportation or in food. These trips are usually very inexpensive and many opt for spontaneity. In other words, they do not have a fixed destination but rather quickly change their place of stay. That is why neither agencies nor tourist guides are used.