Types and Forms of Tourism

1. Prof. Sonia Khan
IVS, Tourism
H.P. University, Shimla

2.  Types: Based on Travel Patterns ( ‘HOW’ / manner in
which people travel)
 Forms: Based on interest/ motivation of travel – WHY,
people travel

3. Types of Tourism
 1. Based on Physical Boundaries
- Domestic (Intra-national)
- International (across national boundaries)
- Regional (Intra and International. North, south east
west or country or UNWTO Regions)

4. 2. Based on Direction of Travel
- Inbound (Domestic or International)
- Outbound ( Domestic or International)

5.  Based on Distance Travelled
- Long Haul (3000 kms+). Intra or International
- Short Haul (within 3000 kms) Intra or International

6.  Based on Nature of Traveler
- Free Independent Traveler/Tourist ( FIT)
- Group Inclusive Traveler/Tourist (GIT)

7.  Based on Spending power
- Budget
- Elite

8.  Based on Mode of Travel
- Air
- Surface
- Water

9.  Based on Time of Travel
- Year Round
- Seasonal

10.  Based on Impact of Travel
- Hard Impact
- Soft Impact

11.  Based on destination travelled
- Rural
- Urban

12.  Based on Form of Travel
- Conventional (usual interest)
- Special Interest Tourism (SIT)

13. 2. Forms of Tourism-(Motivation)
 Religious Tourism
 Historical Tourism
 Cultural Tourism
 Educational
 Conventional (MICE)
 Sports Tourism
(spectator/participative)
 Wildlife Tourism
 Wilderness Tourism
 Health Tourism
 Medical Tourism
 Relaxation (3 S.. Sun
sand, sea)
 Ethnic Tourism
 Sociological (VFR)
 Social Tourism
 Political Tourism
 Grief Tourism

14. Forms of Tourism
 Adventure Tourism
 Shopping Tourism
 Entertainment
 Gambling Tourism
 Backpacking
 Eco Tourism
 Space Tourism
 Dacoit Tourism
 Gap Year
 Extreme Tourism
 Slow Tourism
 Dark/Thanatourism
 Wellness (Yoga
Ayurveda, Spiritual)
 Sex Tourism
 Voluntourism

15. Additional Links
 https://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources/140791
-What-is-tourism-and-its-types-.aspx
 https://www.theholidaystory.com/different-types-of-
tourism/
 https://colorwhistle.com/types-of-tourism/

16. Assignment
Q 1. Identify and describe giving examples of any 5 forms
of tourism that people like to travel for in India.
Q2. Based on Types of Tourism, identify the type of
tourism prevalent in Himachal