Tourism

  1. Sectors of the Tourism Industry
    1. Accommodation
      1. Serviced Accommodation
        1. Hotels
          1. Star Ratings and Classifications
            1. Chain Hotels
              1. Independent Hotels
                1. Boutique Hotels
                  1. Business Hotels
                    1. Airport Hotels
                    2. Resorts
                      1. All-Inclusive Resorts
                        1. Destination Resorts
                          1. Beach Resorts
                            1. Mountain Resorts
                              1. Spa Resorts
                              2. Motels
                                1. Highway Motels
                                  1. Budget Motels
                                  2. Bed & Breakfasts
                                    1. Traditional B&Bs
                                      1. Historic Properties
                                      2. Guesthouses
                                        1. Family-run Establishments
                                          1. Budget Accommodations
                                        2. Non-Serviced Accommodation
                                          1. Vacation Rentals
                                            1. Short-Term Rentals
                                              1. Timeshares
                                                1. Vacation Homes
                                                  1. Apartment Rentals
                                                  2. Hostels
                                                    1. Youth Hostels
                                                      1. Backpacker Hostels
                                                        1. Luxury Hostels
                                                        2. Campgrounds
                                                          1. RV Parks
                                                            1. Tent Camping
                                                              1. Glamping Sites
                                                                1. National Park Campgrounds
                                                            2. Transportation
                                                              1. Air Travel
                                                                1. Scheduled Airlines
                                                                  1. Full-Service Carriers
                                                                    1. Regional Airlines
                                                                    2. Charter Flights
                                                                      1. Tour Operator Charters
                                                                        1. Private Charters
                                                                        2. Low-Cost Carriers
                                                                          1. Budget Airlines
                                                                            1. Point-to-Point Service
                                                                          2. Land Travel
                                                                            1. Rail Transportation
                                                                              1. High-Speed Trains
                                                                                1. Scenic Railways
                                                                                  1. Heritage Railways
                                                                                    1. Overnight Trains
                                                                                    2. Coach and Bus Travel
                                                                                      1. Intercity Buses
                                                                                        1. Tour Buses
                                                                                          1. Local Transportation
                                                                                          2. Automobile Travel
                                                                                            1. Car Rentals
                                                                                              1. Self-Drive Tourism
                                                                                                1. Recreational Vehicles
                                                                                                  1. Motorcycle Tourism
                                                                                                2. Water Travel
                                                                                                  1. Cruise Industry
                                                                                                    1. Ocean Cruises
                                                                                                      1. River Cruises
                                                                                                        1. Expedition Cruises
                                                                                                          1. Luxury Cruises
                                                                                                          2. Ferry Services
                                                                                                            1. Passenger Ferries
                                                                                                              1. Vehicle Ferries
                                                                                                                1. Island Connections
                                                                                                            2. Attractions and Activities
                                                                                                              1. Natural Attractions
                                                                                                                1. National Parks
                                                                                                                  1. Wildlife Viewing
                                                                                                                    1. Hiking Trails
                                                                                                                      1. Scenic Drives
                                                                                                                      2. Beaches
                                                                                                                        1. Resort Beaches
                                                                                                                          1. Public Beaches
                                                                                                                            1. Remote Beaches
                                                                                                                            2. Mountains and Lakes
                                                                                                                              1. Alpine Destinations
                                                                                                                                1. Lake Districts
                                                                                                                                  1. Geological Features
                                                                                                                                2. Man-Made Attractions
                                                                                                                                  1. Theme Parks
                                                                                                                                    1. Amusement Parks
                                                                                                                                      1. Water Parks
                                                                                                                                        1. Educational Parks
                                                                                                                                        2. Museums and Galleries
                                                                                                                                          1. Art Museums
                                                                                                                                            1. History Museums
                                                                                                                                              1. Science Centers
                                                                                                                                              2. Iconic Structures
                                                                                                                                                1. Monuments
                                                                                                                                                  1. Architectural Landmarks
                                                                                                                                                    1. Engineering Marvels
                                                                                                                                                  2. Cultural and Heritage Sites
                                                                                                                                                    1. UNESCO World Heritage Sites
                                                                                                                                                      1. Cultural Sites
                                                                                                                                                        1. Natural Sites
                                                                                                                                                          1. Mixed Sites
                                                                                                                                                          2. Historic Towns and Monuments
                                                                                                                                                            1. Medieval Towns
                                                                                                                                                              1. Archaeological Sites
                                                                                                                                                                1. Religious Buildings
                                                                                                                                                              2. Events and Festivals
                                                                                                                                                                1. Cultural Festivals
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Music Festivals
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Arts Festivals
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Traditional Celebrations
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Sporting Events
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Major Championships
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Local Competitions
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Adventure Races
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Business Events
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Conferences
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Trade Shows
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Corporate Events
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food and Beverage Services
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Restaurants
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Fine Dining
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Michelin-starred Restaurants
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Celebrity Chef Establishments
                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Family Restaurants
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Ethnic Cuisine
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Fast Food
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Quick Service
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Street Food
                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Bars and Pubs
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Hotel Bars
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Local Pubs
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Specialty Bars
                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Catering Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Event Catering
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Institutional Catering
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. In-flight Catering
                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Travel Trade and Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Tour Operators
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Inbound Tour Operators
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Outbound Tour Operators
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Specialty Tour Operators
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Adventure Tour Companies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Travel Agencies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Retail Travel Agencies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Online Travel Agencies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Corporate Travel Agencies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Specialty Travel Agents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Global Distribution Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Booking Platforms
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Reservation Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Inventory Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Ancillary Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Travel Insurance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Trip Cancellation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Medical Coverage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Baggage Protection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Foreign Exchange
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Currency Exchange
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Travel Cards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Tourist Information Centers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Destination Information
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Booking Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Visa and Passport Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Visa Processing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Document Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Luggage and Baggage Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Storage Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Delivery Services

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