Tourism
A ___________ is anyone traveling for such purposes as recreation, holiday, health, sports, family reasons, business, on a mission as a delegate at a conference, staying at least 24 hours, but usually not more than one (1) year.
Tourist
This sector provides visitors with places to eat.
Food and Beverage
Who are the four tourism stakeholders?
Tourists, Businesses that provide goods and services, Government and Host community
Which areas of society does the government use tax revenue for to improve the country?
Education, Health, Technology and Public Services
What is the term for the second round of spending where the hotel pays a salary to an employee?
Indirect Expenditure
The Tourism Industry is divided into _____________ different sectors.
Eight
This sector provides entertainment and education for visitors.
Attractions
This type of Visitor stays for at least 24 hours and uses accommodations.
Stopover Visitor
What type of employment occurs in hotels, airports, airlines, tour operators, travel agents, and tourist offices?
Direct employment
What is the term for the third round of spending where the employee spends the salary on daily needs like buying groceries?
Induced Expenditure/Re-spending
This sector of tourism creates and sells travel packages that include accommodation, transportation, and activities for visitors.
Travel Trade
This sector provides hands on physical activity for visitors.
Adventure Tourism and Recreations
This type of visitor arrives by cruise ships and uses the ship for accommodations.
Cruise Visitor
What type of employment occurs in industries and businesses that service the travel and tourism industry?
Indirect employment
Primary Industries
This sector of tourism provides visitors with a way to get from one destination to another.
Transportation
This sector coordinates events to educate and entertain visitors.
Events and Conferences
This type of visitor spends less than 24 hours in The Bahamas and does not use overnight accommodations.
Day Visitor
What percentage of all persons in The Bahamas are directly employed in the Tourism sector?
Approximately 50%
What is the type of industry that is considered production of goods and focuses on industries, construction, craft and goods?
Secondary Industries
This sector provides visitors with places to sleep.
Accommodations
This sector promotes and supports the tourism industry.
Tourism Services
This type of visitor only passes through on their way to another destination.
Transient Visitor
What is the term for the first round of spending where tourists pay/spend on Accommodations?
Direct Expenditure
What is the type of industry that is considered services and focuses on trade, banking, transportation, education, culture and health?
Tertiary industries