There are three different types of tourism in the context of the UK. There is Domestic, Inbound and Outbound tourism. Here are the definitions:
Domestic Tourism
This is where you take a holiday in your own country. For example, Manchester to Brighton. Another example could be visiting your friends and family and you could travel by car or even by getting the train. (Source 1: en.wikipedia.org,2015)
There are different reasons why people travel.
Leisure Trips- Some people go on leisure trips for a holiday or for entertainment or even for relaxation if you wanted a break. An example of a leisure trip is a trip to Paris. This would be a great leisure trip to go on because you can go and see the Eiffel Tower.
Business Trips- People go on places like abroad or across the country for there business. An example of a business trip is Manchester to London, you might have to work down there as its part of your job. (Source: www.wisegeek.com,2015)
VFR ( Family)- People go and visit there friends and family so they would stay at there house. An example would be going to Australia and they would probably stay there for 2 weeks. (Source: www.academia.edu,2015)
Educational Trips- Students would go for educational trips with school. It may have something to do with the work that they do. An example of an education trip is Winmarleigh. They might be learning about something to do with Winmarleigh. (Source: dictionary.reverso.net,2015)
Inbound Tourism
This is when people take a holiday in your country from their country. For example, France to UK. To get to the UK they would have to come on a plane or by a ferry. This could also mean they are coming to tour around the UK and they could travel by a coach like the National express. (Source 2: www.answers.com,2015)
Private Sector
Most Travel and Tourism sector businesses belong to the private sector. The main objective private sector organisations is to make profit. Tourism is a major contribution to the economy. An example of a private sector is Alton Towers which is an Attraction.
Public Sector
The public sector are funded by national and local government. The businesses educate inform and provide a service to customers. An example of a public sector is the Bolton Museum.
Voluntary Sector
The Voluntary sector are often charities or trusts. They are funded mainly through their members, entrance fees to attractions, fundraising, sponsorship and donations. They preserve, protect and promote their cause. An example of a Voluntary sector is the Tourism Concern.
Sustainable
This is were is has to be capable of being continued with minimal long term effect on the environment and helps it stay the same.
Regional Development Agency
Regional development is a broad term but can be seen as a general effort to reduce regional disparities by supporting (employment and wealth-generating) economic activities in regions. An example of a Regional Development Agency is the North West agency. The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) was the regional development agency for the North West England region and was a non-departmental public body.
Outbound Tourism
This is when you take a holiday out of your country. For example Manchester to Majorca. This could be a family holiday for the summer so they would get a plane there like Thomas Cook. (Source 3: www.answers.com,2015)
Interrelationships
Chains of Distribution - The movement of products and services between organisations. (Source: )
Integration- When businesses/ organisations combine together. (Source:) Horizontal integration- Where the chain of distribution merge together or purchased by another.(Source:) Vertical Integration- Acquires a business at a higher or lower level of the chain of distribution. (Source:)
Inderpendencies- When organisations depend on one another. (Source:)