"Tourist" redirects here; for the album by Athlete, see Tourist (album)

For the Roxette album, see Tourism (album)

see List of popular tourist regions

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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Americas - International Herald Tribune

McCain chooses Palin as running mate
By MICHAEL COOPER AND ELISABETH BUMILLER Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:09:46 -0000
In choosing Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, the McCain campaign reached far outside the Beltway.
New hurricane brings opportunity and risk for Republicans
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:19:27 -0000
If the administration fumbles the response to Hurricane Gustav, the Democrats will pounce, especially given that Gustav could make landfall during the Republican National Convention. If the response meets the public's approval, Republicans can crow.
Obama takes aim at Bush and McCain with a call to change America
By ADAM NAGOURNEY AND JEFF ZELENY Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:09:46 -0000
Senator Barack Obama told tens of thousands of Democrats gathered at Invesco Field that he could repair "broken politics."
From the theater's balcony to a seat at the edge of history
By Dan Barry Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:10:37 -0000
When Doris Smith's flight to Denver was canceled, she invited two girlfriends, both in their 70s, to share the moment of Barack Obama's speech.
Text: Barack Obama's speech
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:40:46 -0000
The following is the transcript of Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, as recorded by CQ Transcriptions.
Bush ready to scrap Russia nuclear deal
By PETER BAKER Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:09:46 -0000
The imminent collapse of a nuclear deal between the United States and Russia represents the most tangible casualty so far of deteriorating relations with Russia.

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