Tropical or not
Terms
Case Study
100

South Korea

No

100

LYNALCRIA

This term refers to additional services that support the main tourism product, such as car rentals or tour guides. (Ancillary)

100

This Middle Eastern country has built a tourism industry focused on luxury, artificial islands, and record-breaking skyscrapers.

United Arab Emirates

200

Italy

No

200

SBELNROEISP

A key principle in modern tourism that ensures the industry operates ethically and minimizes negative impacts.

200

This Asian country is famous for its "floating markets," full moon parties, and elephants

Thailand

300

Thailand

yes

300

RBLPHSIEA

This term describes how tourism products, such as hotel rooms and airline seats, cannot be stored for future use. (Perishable)

300

The Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Parks are major wildlife tourism attractions in these two East African nations

Kenya & Tanzania

400

Mauritius

yes

400

ZROTIHLNAO IGETIRATNONI

This type of business growth occurs when a tourism company expands by merging with another at the same level of the supply chain

400

This European country is known for its ecotourism efforts in the Azores, promoting sustainable tourism while protecting natural habitats.

Portugal

500

Peru

Partially, only the Amazon region is tropical

500

HLGON ULHA GTHILF

This term refers to a flight that covers a great distance, usually over six hours, often between continents. (Long Haul Flight)

500

This Caribbean island suffered a major hurricane in 2017, devastating its tourism industry but has since rebounded as a top cruise destination

Puerto Rico

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