Tourism as a source of income
Tourism is for many people a way of life. For others, however, it means a momentary relaxation, escape from what is known and fixed in the direction of the search for something new and unknown. And yet for others is a great way to earn money. Many families, towns and even whole countries, treats tourism as a main source of income. Then the tourist becomes not only a welcome guest, from which you can hear podziwy on the region that has just arrived and where the delights, but also a source of cash flow. Tourists eager to spend money for staying on holiday or on vacation, not sparing himself the various pleasures, for which they are willing to spend considerable money. Thanks to this many people have jobs and livelihood.
What is tourism
What is tourism? This question is contrary to appearances, it is not easy to tell, if only due to the fact that there are many criteria, provided by which to define this phenomenon. Likewise, if we have to distinguish between types of tourism, the division would have to take into account many aspects. In practice, for example, take into account the period of travel and then we will talk about tourism, winter or summer. We can also take into account the theme of travel and then be distinguished cognitive tourism, resort or business. If we consider the equipment that we take with us on a journey, we can talk about tourism climbing or canoeing. As we can see the distinction and division of this phenomenon is not easy.
Tourism yesterday and today
People have always traveled. Tourism however, at her look, is a social phenomenon that accompanied the people regardless of the era in which they live. Of course, at the end of history itself traveling has changed considerably, and the purpose of travel is different. Formerly, people sought to discover new parts of the world to win the consequent wealth. Today, every continent is mostly already discovered and that State shall decide on allocating their natural resources. So people travel mostly for pleasure, curiosity and the need to see with their own eyes places that had a chance to read or what they see on television or on the Internet. In addition, thanks to the development of transport can succeed in even the most remote corners of the world.