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Key Terms
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Visitor: A person traveling to a place outside their usual environment for less than a year.
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Tourist: A visitor who stays at least one night in the destination.
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Excursionist (Same-day Visitor): A visitor who does not stay overnight.
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Motivation: The reason or driving force behind a person’s decision to travel.
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VFR: Visiting Friends and Relatives, a specific category of traveler.
Chapter Summary
This chapter clarified the key definitions used in tourism. We learned that a visitor is the broadest category, which is then split into tourists (who stay overnight) and excursionists (who do not). We also explored different types of tourists based on their behavior, such as backpackers and explorers, and discussed the main motivations that drive people to travel, including physical, cultural, and interpersonal reasons. Understanding these distinctions is the first step in providing personalized and effective service.