This is the largest segment of the tourism industry, and it refers to the type of tourism that is experienced by the majority of people. It is characterised by low-cost travel and accommodation, and it is typically focused on popular tourist destinations.
Special interest tourism
This type of tourism refers to travel that is undertaken for a specific purpose or interest, such as cultural tourism, adventure tourism, ecotourism, or sports tourism.
Business tourism
This type of tourism refers to travel that is undertaken for business purposes, such as conferences, meetings, and exhibitions.
Medical tourism
This type of tourism refers to travel that is undertaken for the purpose of receiving medical treatment.
Educational tourism
This type of tourism refers to travel that is undertaken for the purpose of education or training.
Cultural tourism
This type of tourism refers to travel that is undertaken for the purpose of experiencing a different culture.
Adventure tourism
This type of tourism refers to travel that is undertaken for the purpose of experiencing exciting or challenging activities, such as mountaineering, rock climbing, or white-water rafting.
Ecotourism
This type of tourism refers to travel that is undertaken for the purpose of experiencing nature and learning about the environment.
Sports tourism
This type of tourism refers to travel that is undertaken for the purpose of participating in or watching sports events.