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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Maan al-Sabbagh - Travel Guide - Maan al-Sabbagh is a professional licensed travel guide and tour coordinator, offering tours of his native Syria and the neighboring Middle East countries of Jordan and Lebanon.
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MainTour Syria Vacation Guide - Preview to area attractions, resorts, guided tours, and special events. Online travel reservations and special vacation packages.
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Syrian Airlines in the UK and Syria - Offers extra discounted fares to the Middle East and Europe. For all your travel needs and Accommodations.
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