REC280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: North American Industry Classification System, Destination Canada, Lgbt Tourism

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Recreation and Leisure Studies
• Course: REC280
• Professor: Karla Boluk

Document Summary

People travel for many reasons, whether it be to see landmarks, wildlife, or specific destinations. The activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes . 24-48 hours per year or 24-48 miles away from home. Tourism is a product we sell in canada and it helps to drive the economy. The buchanan report stated that: tourism will help create jobs in canada profit from tourism will benefit all levels of government. The tourism industry employs more females, minorities and young people than any other. There are a range of positions available in the tourism industry, from executive to entry level. The value of tourism is vastly underestimated by the canadian public and government. The canadian tourism commission (ctc) is responsible for promoting all areas of the tourism industry. Aims to market canada as a strong, consistent brand.