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Ecotourism
Responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.
Cultural Tourism
A type of tourism activity which allows the traveler to engage in local cultural activities and experiences, such as festivals, arts, and history.
Adventure Tourism
A form of tourism involving travel to remote or exotic locations in order to take part in physically challenging outdoor activities.
Dark Tourism
Tourism that involves visiting places historically associated with death and tragedy.
Medical Tourism
Travel to another country for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment in that country.
Wellness Tourism
Travel for the purpose of promoting health and well-being through physical, psychological, or spiritual activities.
Sports Tourism
Travel to participate in or observe sporting events.
Religious Tourism
Travel for pilgrimage, missionary, or leisure purposes to holy cities, historical sites, or religious events.
Agri-tourism
A form of tourism where visitors engage with agricultural environments, which might include farm stays, winery tours, and picking produce.
Space Tourism
The act of traveling into space for recreational, leisure or business purposes.
Educational Tourism
Travel with the primary purpose of learning about a particular subject or place, including student exchange programs and academic study tours.
Voluntourism
A form of tourism in which travelers participate in voluntary work, typically for a charity.
Sustainable Tourism
Tourism that meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future.
Gastronomic Tourism
Travel focused on exploring and enjoying unique and memorable eating and drinking experiences.
Heritage Tourism
Traveling to experience the places, artifacts, and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present.
LGBT Tourism
Tourism marketed to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, usually to destinations known for their acceptance and inclusivity.
Accessible Tourism
Tourism that ensures destinations, products, and services are accessible to all people, regardless of their physical limitations, disabilities, or age.
Disaster Tourism
Travel to disaster-affected areas to witness the aftermath and recovery following natural or manmade disasters.
Glamping
A fusion of 'glamorous' and 'camping', where nature meets modern luxury, offering a way to experience the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort.
Film Tourism
Tourism driven by the desire to visit movie locations and TV show set destinations, popularized by the filming of the productions.
Slum Tourism
A type of tourism that involves visiting impoverished areas, originally motivated by curiosity about the lifestyles of the less fortunate.
War Tourism
Traveling to former battlefields, concentration camps, and areas formerly affected by armed conflict for historical and educational purposes.
Nautical Tourism
Tourism that combines sailing and boating with vacation and holiday activities, often traveling from one port to another.
Business Tourism
Travel for purposes related to the conduct of business, including conferences, meetings, exhibitions, and incentive travel.
Geo-Tourism
Tourism that focuses on the geography of a destination and sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and residents' well-being.
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