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• 1 Understanding tourism

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• where is the therm "staycation" come from?

  The term "staycation" is a combination of "stay" and "vacation" and it refers to a period of time where someone stays at home and relaxes instead of traveling to another location for vacation. The concept gained popularity during the financial crisis of 2007-2008 when people started looking for more affordable ways to take a break. The term became widely used in the United States and then spread to other English-speaking countries.

• Why do we study tourism?

  We study tourism to understand its impact on economies and cultures.

• Why is it difficult to study tourism?

  -recognition
  -conceptualisation
  - terminology
  -Data-source
  -reductionism
  -rigour
  -theory
  -academic divide

• What effect does an increase in the cost of travel have on the demand for travel?

  An increase in travel costs typically decreases the demand for travel due to higher expenses.

• How does the increasing cost of travel for one destination have to say for other component in the system?

  Increasing travel cost may impact demand for accommodations and local businesses in the destination.

• What is the concept of tourism?

  - the movement of people
  -a broad system of interactive relationships of people, and their need to travelt outside of their communities and service that attempt to respond to these needs by supplying products. 

• What means by long haul tourism?

  Long haul tourism involves traveling long distances, typically internationally, for leisure or business purposes.

• What is medical tourism?

  Medical tourism is traveling to another country for medical treatment, often to access more affordable or specialized care. Thailand, Malaysia, India.

• What is a global issue facing tourism?

  Pandeminer, krig, internasjonale konflikter

• What are the different subject which contribute to the area known as tourism studies?

  The area of tourism studies incorporates various subjects such as hospitality management, marketing, cultural studies, geography, economics, and environmental studies. These subjects are essential in understanding the different aspects of tourism, including customer service, destination promotion, cultural impact, economic significance, and environmental sustainability.