What is tourism and how do we define tourism? Well, unfortunately there is no straight answer to this question! Different people, companies, Governments etc define tourism differently, which causes a number of complications and complexities. In this video I will tell you the most popular definitions of tourism and explain why they are not suitable in the world that we live in today. I will also explain why answering the question 'what is tourism?;' isn't as easy as you might think... **If you liked this video please SUBSCRIBE** š LEARN MORE at https://tourismteacher.com/definition-of-tourism/ š -RECOMMENDED READING- Tourism Principles and Practice: https://amzn.to/3yNa3yf The Business of Tourism: https://amzn.to/34fHR8W Tourism: A Modern Synthesis: https://amzn.to/2StC64K Niche Tourism: https://amzn.to/2SUW4WI -ARE YOU A TRAVEL AND TOURISM TEACHER?- Join the Tourism Teacher Tribe: https://tourismteacher.com/tourism-teacher-tribe/ Get teaching classroom resources: https://tourismteacher.com/sales-page-travel-and-tourism-teaching-resources/ Organise a guest talk: https://tourismteacher.com/tourism-teacher-guest-talks-lectures-and-presentations/ Connect with other teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2381535295397924 -ARE YOU A STUDENT?- Get the ultimate travel and tourism reading list- https://tourismteacher.com/travel-and-tourism-reading-list/ Take an online course: https://tourismteacher.com/online-courses/ Learn more about tourism: https://tourismteacher.com/category/learn-more-about-the-tourism-industry/ -LETS CONNECT- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetourismteacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tourism_teacher/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrStainton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-stainton/ -CONTACT- If you would like to work with me contact drhayleystainton@tourismteacher.com DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product that I recommend I may get a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you for supporting my my channel so that I can continue to provide free educational resources to all.