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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Bahamas Guide - Comprehensive island guide. Accommodations, dining, essential travel information and weather.
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Bahamas Tourist Office - Information on flights, hotels, tour operators, sports and activities, maps and a guide to each island of the Bahamas.
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Bahamas Travel Info - Islands Vacations Guide - Travel information and tourist news. Complete island, hotel and vacation guides, online reservations, news and specials.
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Bahamas Vacation Guide - Information on services, restaurants, lodging, car rentals, and getting to islands.
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Bahamas Yellow Pages - Listings include accommodations, attractions, dining, and transportation on all the islands.
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BahamasGateway.com - A guide to the Bahamas
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Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Bahamas - Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
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Lonely Planet - World Guide: Bahamas - Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
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The Cacique Awards - The Cacique Awards is the highest honor given in The Islands of The Bahamas for achievement in the Tourism industry.
US State Department - The Bahamas Consular Information Sheet - Offers general country and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
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