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nothing happens until someone leaves home,

transportation is a critical component. Without

transportation, the tourist would be unable to

reach and

enjoy the natural and built environment. Tourists

need a place to stay and be fed, so the
accommodation sector and the food service

sector are important supply components.
Attractions are the reason people travel. Without

attractions drawing tourists to destinations, there
would be little need for all other tourism services

such as transportation, lodging, food, distribution,

and so on.

4. Spirit of hospitality and cultural resources.

Pervading all of the foregoing physical elements

of the built infrastructure and superstructures is

the social foundation of the destination — its

culture, which consists of the language, customs,

and religions of the residents of the region, as

well as their work and leisure - related behaviors.

It is the people and the cultural wealth of an area

that make possible the successful hosting of

tourists. Examples are the tourist business

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