Travel and tourism
- 1. TRAVELAND TOURISM Chica Janina Olmedo Lorena Group # 6
- 2. It is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements. TRAVEL
- 3. ETYMOLOGY In English we still occasionally use the words travail and travails, which mean struggle Earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil). It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) The term "travel" may originate from the Old French word travail
- 4. * MEANS OF TRANSPORTATIO N TO TRAVEL
- 6. REASONS for traveling for the gathering of information for holiday for obtaining health care
- 8. Activity 1 Travel The World Budget Travel Documentary Series Sixpenny Globe.wmv Paid attention to the video ; then you will need to respond to the following question: Do you think to travel is necessary money or the interest to know new places? * Write a paragraph of 10 lines. (15 minutes)
- 9. • taxes and surcharges • discount airlines • low-cost country TIPS TO TRAVEL • Direct flights • mileage calculator • low season • frequent flyer program Planning your trip (specialist agencies) Money and interest The best vacations
- 10. TOURISM Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure, or business purposes, usually of a limited duration. Tourism is commonly associated with trans-national travel, but may also refer to travel to another location within the same country
- 11. William F. Theobald (1994) suggested that "etymologically, the word tour is derived from the Latin, 'tornare' and the Greek, 'tornos', meaning 'a lathe or circle; the movement around a central point or axis'
- 12. Significance of tourism TRANSPORTATION SERVICES airlines cruise ships taxicabs hospitality services accommodations hotels resorts entertainment venues Amusement parks casinos Shopping malls Music venues theaters
- 13. Rank Country UNWTO Region International tourist arrivals (2014) International tourist arrivals (2013) Change (2013 to 2014) (%) Change (2012 to 2013) (%) 1 France Europe 83.0 million 81.6 million 1.8 5.0 2 United States North America 67.0 million 62.7 million 6.8 4.9 3 China Asia 57.7 million 57.6 million 0.3 3.4 4 Spain Europe 57.7 million 56.2 million 2.7 6.6 5 Italy Europe 46.4 million 46.1 million 0.5 5.7 6 Turkey Europe 35.7 million 34.7 million 3.0 10.5 7 Germany Europe 30.4 million 28.4 million 7.3 5.5 8 United Kingdom Europe 29.3 million 29.3 million 0.1 3.6 9 Russia Europe 25.7 million 22.7 million 13.4 11.9 10 Malaysia Asia 25.0 million 24.7 million 1.3 0.6 MOST-VISITED COUNTRIES BY INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS Main article: World Tourism rankings
- 15. Leisure tourism Relaxation: Sleep, relax, reading, walk on the beach, taking a scenic drive Sport activities: hiking, swimming, surfing, running Visit places of interest and local attractions Visiting friends and relatives Shopping for goods that will be used by the tourist Business tourism Trading for goods to be resold on a wholesale basis Conduct business transactions e.g. visiting a client, contract negotiations Attending a conference, exhibition or event associated with their business Medical tourism Favorite procedures in medical tourism include Cardiology, Cardiothoracic, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Weight Loss, Neuron, Eye, Orthopedic Surgery, as well as Organ Transplants (kidney).
- 16. Cultural tourism Cultural facilities such as museums, theatres and festivals. This is one of the most popular types of tourism and attracts tourists from different parts of the world. Adventure tourism Adventure Tourism category such as: bungee jumping, mountaineering expeditions, rafting, rock climbing, diving, wind surfing, paragliding and many more. Wellness tourism Wellness tourism include massages, body treatments, facial treatments, exercise facilities & programs, weight loss programs, nutrition programs, pre- and post-operative Spa treatments and mind/body programs.
- 17. Eco tourism to provide ecological conservation and awareness, to benefit economic development, the political empowerment of local communities and respect for the local culture Sports tourism Examples include international sporting events such as the Olympics, world cup (soccer, rugby, and cricket), tennis, golf and Formula 1 Grand Prix. Religious tourism crusades, conventions, retreats, religious tourist attractions or missionary work. Wildlife tourism It includes activities such as photography, viewing and feeding of animals.
- 20. Other finalists Wonder Location Image Year Acropolis of Athens Athens, Greece 447 BC Alhambra Granada, Spain 1333 Angkor Wat Angkor, Cambodia 1113 Eiffel Tower Paris, France 1887 Hagia Sophia İstanbul, Turkey 360 Kiyomizu-dera Kyoto, Japan 1633 Moai Easter Island, Chile 1250
- 21. Moai Easter Island, Chile 1250 Neuschwanstein Füssen, Germany 1869 Red Square Moscow, Russia 1561 Statue of Liberty New York, United States 1886 Stonehenge Amesbury, United Kingdom 2400 BC
- 22. Activity 2 • Find the new 7 wonder of the world in the soup of letters • (10 minutes)
- 23. All you need is Ecuador AllYouNeedIsEcuador.wmv
- 25. TOQUILLA STRAW HAT MASKS MOUNTAINS BAROQUE STYLE INDEGINOUS TEX.CHOCOLATE HERITAGE TRAIN BIRD WATCHING GALAPAGOSBEACHES ORCHIDS ROSES
- 27. Most of its territory includes elevations ranging from 1500 meters above sea level to about 6310 meters from the Chimborazo. The Ecuadorian Andes carry some of the most emblematic icons of Ecuador, like the vast mosaic of fields of corn, potatoes and beans of Tungurahua, the pure waters of Imbabura’s lagoons and the sandy valleys of longevity and life of the province of Loja.
- 28. It is characterized by numerous beaches, coves, cliffs, savannahs, historic cities and industrial centers. The Ecuadorian Coast allows travelers to have exciting adventures in a region bathed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. With a hot and humid climate throughout the year covering this region, which has a very diverse landscape ranging from green mangroves and tropical dry forests
- 29. This region, located to the East, is one of the most beautiful reservoirs of biodiversity on the planet. The Amazon has a tropical forest, crystal clear rivers, waterfalls descending into the deep forest, where inhabits unique species of fauna and flora. There are a lot of places that allows community tourism, where you can experience everyday life and culture of indigenous communities.
- 30. These Islands were named Mankind Natural Patrimony by the UNESCO in 1979. Also,. Five stars hotels and confortable hostels are awaiting for visitors who wants to live a great experience in this natural paradise. Activities such as diving, snorkeling and surfing complement this experience. Also, there are a lot of restaurants that offers a variety set of dishes so delicious and wonderful as Galapagos landscapes. Don't wait to travel to Galapagos and taste the extense gastronomy made with fresh wahoo, canchalagua or lobsters.
- 31. ACTIVITY 3 According to the image: What do you think about ECUADOR? Write a short paragraph of 5 lines (10 minutes)
- 32. TOURISMINMANABI parapente Snorkeling island of the silver hunchback whales crafts forest Pacoche beach of Ayampe Culture Crucita
- 33. Armadillo Waterfall San Felipe Lago de los cisnes El pintado Waterfall Tropical island Los Chiros
- 34. Nº WORD MEANING 1 ACCOMMODATIONS somewhere to stay temporarily 2 AGENCY An organization, especially a company, that acts as the agent, representative, or subcontractor of a person or another company 3 CANCHALAGUA It plants yearly, American, of the family of the Gencianáceas, very similar to the smallest knapweed, but with the thinnest shafts and the most narrow leaves. It is used in medicine 4 AMUSEMENT PARK outdoor recreation place: an outdoor area with a variety of mechanical rides, games, and other attractions that people pay to use 5 CLIFF a high steep rock or ice face, especially a rock face extending along a coastline 6 CRUISE SHIP a large luxurious passenger ship equipped with many leisure facilities, used for going on cruises 7 ECOTOURISM a form of tourism that strives to minimize ecological or other damage to areas visited for their natural or cultural interest 8 HANDICRAFT craft or occupation in which manual skill is needed, e.g. weaving 9 HERITAGE a country's or area's history and historical buildings and sites that are considered to be of interest and value to present generations 10 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE a people who occupy a region at the time of its contact with colonial powers or the outside world
- 35. 11 LUGGAGE suitcases, bags, and other items for carrying personal belongings during a journey 12 MANGROVE An evergreen tree or bush with straight slender stems and intertwined roots that are exposed at low tide. Native to: tropical coasts. 13 PLEASURE recreation, relaxation, or amusement, especially as distinct from work or everyday routine 14 RESERVOIR substantial reserve supply of something intangible 15 TAXICAB a car, usually with a taximeter, whose driver is paid to transport passengers, typically for short distances 16 TRANSNATIONAL not confined to a single nation or state, but including, extending over, or operating within more than one 17 TRAVELING related to journeys or the activity of making journeys 18 VENUE a place where an event such as a sports competition or a concert is held, especially one where such events are often held 19 WAHOO plant that is smaller than a tree and has many branches growing up from the lower part of the main stem 20 WATERFALL river water falling over steep place: a vertical stream of water that occurs where a river or stream falls over the edge of a steep place. 21 WELLNESS mental and physical soundness: physical well-being, especially when maintained or achieved through good diet and regular exercise