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Lesson 10

Tourism

Tourism means travelling for predominantly
recreational or leisure purposes or the provision

of services to support this leisure travel. We can

define tourists as people who “travel to and stay
in places outside their usual environment for not

more than one year for leisure, business and other

purposes not related to the exercise of an activity

remunerated from within the place visited”. Tour-

ism has become a popular global leisure activity. It is vital for many countries, due
to the income generated by the consumption of goods and services by tourists, the

taxes levied on businesses in the tourism industry, and the opportunity for employ-

ment in the service industries associated with tourism. These service industries
include transportation services such as cruise ships and taxis, accommodation

such as hotels, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, and other hospitality

industry services such as spas and resorts.

Comprehension

1. What do you call those people who would go to another place or country to
spend their leisure time?
2. Why is tourism vital for many countries?

Questions

1. What is the purpose of traveling?
2. What are the industries that benefit from the growth of tourism?
3. What country would you like to visit? Why?

4. What is the most beautiful country for you?
5. What are the popular tourist attractions in the area you live in?

Vocabulary & Expressions
predominantly - for the most part.
provision - the fact or state of being prepared beforehand.
remunerated - to pay an equivalent for.
levied - to impose or collect by legal authority.
hospitality - hospitable treatment, reception or disposition.

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