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 temporary and voluntary displacement of people. Within this concept, the human relationships that they entail and the provision of services must be included. Although the reasons for tourism are varied, they are usually related to leisure.
Tourism results very important from the social, cultural and economic point of view. Thanks to tourism, investment in infrastructure construction and buildings increases significantly, it generates a higher level of development in the areas involved, the means of transportation are usually improved in terms of quality and frequency, as well as foreign exchange, Unemployment rates decrease significantly, generating greater well-being in the affected communities.
From a cultural point of view it is very useful since not only allows the appreciation of culture, traditions, geography, crafts and other aspects of members outside the community, but also allows appreciation and awareness within the same community. Also in a medium of cultural exchange, where people of diverse origins coexist and share ideas and customs.
See also: Social classes
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 salaried workers. It is considered that in our country the promotion of tourism in these sectors began in the 1940s. Many times they obtain benefits from the State or other 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 done on their own. Many times accommodation created by the state is used and the place of stay does not usually change.
- Middle class The second group is made up of people belonging to the middle class, that is, state workers, professionals and high-ranking employees. They generally tend to travel by their own means, during vacation times. They use a large part of their savings on good quality services. The places visited are usually touristy and the stays are characterized by being brief.
- Upper class The third group is made up of members of the highest classes. As they are sectors with necessary means, they are often not limited to their countries of origin. In addition, their stays are usually long and they incur many expenses daily. They usually use various services such as tours that include guides or translators if they do not know the language. These types of trips are usually organized by tourism agencies. The means of transportation 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 other places to stay such as hostels, lodges, etc. are often designed. Even many young people choose to use campsites. Furthermore, in certain countries they enjoy privileges regarding the price of transportation or food. These trips are usually very economical and many opt for spontaneity. That is to say, 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.
