Define the term tourism.Explain any four factors that attract tourista in the world.
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Tourism is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries and a major foreign exchange and employment generation for many countries. It is one of the most remarkable economic and social phenomena.
Climate eg sunshine for beach style holidays
Natural environment eg surf in Bali, mountains in Switzerland, beaches in California
Built environment eg Eiffel Tower in Paris, Petronas Towers in KL
Historic sites eg Pyramids in Cairo, Borobodur near Yogjakarta, St Paul's Cathedral in London
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Tourism is travel undertaken for purposes of recreation rather than business. Factors of tourist attraction:
i) Climate: Most people from colder regions expect to have warm, sunny weather for beach holidays.
(i) Landscape: Many people like to spend their holidays in an attractive environment, which often means mountains, lakes, spectacular sea coasts and landscapes not completely altered by man.
iii) History and Art: The history and art of an area have potential attractiveness. People visit ancient or picturesque towns and archaeological sites, and enjoy exploring castles, palaces and churches.
iv) Culture and Economy: These attract tourists with a penchant for experiencing ethnic and local customs. Besides, if a region provides for the needs of tourists at a cheap cost, it is likely to become very popular.