1. The 11 Types of Tourism

2. Types of Tourism 1. Business tourism: travel to complete a business transaction or attend a business event. 2. Nature tourism: travel to enjoy a natural setting or wildlife, including ecotourism, which specializes in the study and conservation of natural environments. 3. Cultural tourism: travel to experience the history, folklore, and culture of a people, including “big city” tourism in which people are attracted to cities for their nightlife, entertainment, etc. 4. Social tourism: travel that involves the company of others, such as tour-bus travel or family visits.

3. 5. Recreation tourism: tourism to escape the routine of daily life, such as camping or beach tourism. 6. Active tourism: tourism that has a set objective, such as climbing a mountain or learning a new language. 7. Sports tourism: tourism to experience a sport or sporting event, such as ski holidays or the Olympics. 8. Religious tourism: tourism that involves visiting a place of spiritual significance.

4. 9. Health tourism: tourism to improve one’s health, such as a visit to a health resort or weight-loss camp. 10. Adventure tourism: tourism that involves challenge and adventure, such as trekking through a tropical rainforest or rock climbing. 11. Wilderness tourism: tourism in remote wilderness areas to experience something very different from everyday life.