The document discusses factors to consider when planning a tourism semester including hotel classifications, information resources, types of destinations and locations, methods and duration of travel, types of accommodations, eating options, and key factors for preparing a brochure on holidays. It also lists reasons people choose destinations such as natural scenery, beaches, culture, cost, ease of access, amenities, and lack of crowds.

1. Tour plans DIV semester III reg/par

2. Hotel classification Listed One crown Two crown Three crown Four crown Five crown

3. Resources Internet Guidebooks Travel publication Regional tourist offices Television Video brochures

4. Types of destination/location Methods of travel Duration Types of holiday destination Types of holiday attraction

5. Types of holiday destination People choose holiday destination for variety of reasons. Some are listed below: Natural scenery Beaches Place of cultural interest Cost Sun Easy to get to Peace and quite Good accommodation Friendly local people Evening entertainment Lack of other people

6. Types of destination/location Sea areas Countries Coastal area Rural Cities World cities Island

7. Method of travel Road travel Ships Rail and air travel

8. duration Time of year Journey time

9. accommodation Range from camping, hostel to very exclusive hotel Tents Guest house Hotels Caravan cabin

10. Eating option Full board Half board Bed and breakfast Eating out at local restaurant Self catering, camping

11. Preparing a brochure holiday Duration of holiday Time of year Budget Methods and time to travel Range of available accommodation Meal option Range of amenities and administration Excursions and event

12. Feature attracts people to holiday Deserted, sandy beaches Lots of night life Superb water sport Warm, crystal clear sea Mountains and forest Hot, sunny weather Exotic environment A quite, castaway world with modern comforts

13. discussion The attraction to visit The activities The types of accommodation available The length of journey and method transport The cost