Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act. Tourists are people who are "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited" (official UNWTO definition). The distance between these two places is of no significance.
A more comprehensive definition would be that tourism is a service industry, comprising a number of tangible and intangible components. The tangible elements include transport systems — air, rail, road, water and now, space; hospitality services — accommodation, foods and beverages, tours, souvenirs; and related services such as banking, insurance and safety and security. The intangible elements include: rest and relaxation, culture, escape, adventure, new and different experiences.
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Travel Advice for Vietnam - Frequently updated advice covering safety and security, health, local laws and customs and entry requirements.
British Embassy - Vietnam Travel Advice - Frequently updated advice on health, laws and customs, safety and security and entry requirements.
Meta Description: [ The British Embassy, Hanoi provides travel advice on Vietnam to ensure that British travellers are well prepared before their departure overseas. ]
CDC Health Information - Official U.S. government health and medical information for travel in Southeast Asia, including vaccination recommendations and reference materials. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Meta Description: [ Official U.S. government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ]
Etravelphotos.com - Pictures and photos about travel in Vietnam
Meta Description: [ Travel photos from Viet Nam, Vietnam, Asia. Pictures of Ha Long Bay, Hoi An ]
Jan Dodd's Vietnam - Guidebook writer's information and advice for travel in Vietnam plus discussion forum and articles.
Meta Description: [ Home page for Jan Dodd, writer ]
Lonely Planet World Guide: Destination Vietnam - Extracts from the guide book. History, attractions, culture, events, and getting there.
U.S. State Department: Travel Advisories, Vietnam - Consular information sheet including travel advice, warnings and other information.
Meta Description: [ Information for U.S Citizens Travelling abroad. Information for foreign Citizens trying to obtain a Visa to enter the U.S ]
Vets With A Mission - Vietnam veteran's group organizing humanitarian projects in Vietnam. Site includes information on projects, Vietnamese culture, history, photos and travel tips.
Meta Description: [ Vietnam War from the perspective of the vets who fought there on both sides, the memories, the Vietnam war pictures and the humanitarian work that VWAM now performs in Vietnam. ]
Vietnam Tourism - Official tourism site of the Vietnamese government. Tour programs, attractions, entertainment, history, religion, industry, museums, and other information.
Meta Description: [ Official Website of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, includes information about Vietnam people and country and tourism ]
Yahoo! Vietnam Travel Club - Message board on travel in Vietnam.
Meta Description: [ vietnamtravel: Vietnam Travel - Exchange experiences and tips about Vietnam travel ]
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